As cooler temperatures arrive and harvest activities begin to wind down, October presents a valuable opportunity for Mid-Atlantic farmers to prepare their operations for the months ahead. From...
The Dairy Revenue Protection (DRP) and Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) programs are risk management tools designed to help dairy producers protect their operations from market uncertainty. DRP provides...
Craft breweries are small, independent beer makers that produce beer using products such as barley, wheat, hops, rye, oats and sometimes incorporating fruits, herbs, spices or honey. They often...
The orchard industry across Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland is centered primarily around apples, with peaches, cherries, pears, blueberries, blackberries, strawberries and wine grapes providing...
The commercial wine industry spans agriculture, manufacturing, and hospitality, revolving around two main pillars: viticulture and vinification. Viticulture is the science of cultivating, growing, and...
Job Title: Business Service Specialist Location: Wytheville Branch Tenure: 7 Months Briefly describe your involvement in agriculture. My family has been in the cattle industry for approximately 15...
Job Title: Loan Officer Location: Harrisonburg Branch Tenure: 21 years Briefly describe your involvement in FFA. My daughter showed lambs this year through MAS in Augusta County and really enjoyed the...
As harvest season begins across Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland, many producers are focused on bringing in crops, managing livestock and preparing for changing weather. While fall is one of the...
Cow-calf production is the first stage of the beef production process, that spans from the breeding of livestock through the weaning phase. Cow-calf operations mainly maintain a herd of beef cows for...
Farm Credit of the Virginias (FCV) hosted four summer interns in the summer of 2026. We asked each of them a few questions to reflect on their time at FCV and share how their internship experience...
Job Title: Auditor Location: Wytheville Branch Tenure: 11 years Briefly describe your involvement in 4-H. I learned public speaking in 4-H and I took away things from those competitions that I still...
Job Title: Operations Support Specialist Location: Wytheville Branch Tenure: 4 months Are you involved in any clubs or organizations? I attend Rural Retreat Baptist Church. What is your favorite...
Why Is a Mid-Year Farm Check-Up Important? By midsummer, most Mid-Atlantic farmers have a clearer picture of how the growing season is progressing. Crop conditions, input costs, equipment performance...
Greene County 4-H provided more than 150 students with a front row seat to one of nature's most remarkable processes through an Embryology Education Project, which was funded by a 2025 Charitable...
Job Title: Credit Analyst Location: Verona Operations Center Tenure: Two years Briefly describe your involvement in 4-H. I am currently a 4-H club leader. I began volunteering several years ago and...
