The weather seems to have FINALLY turned, and it appears that fall might actually be here in both calendar and feel. Growing up in Virginia, in the Shenandoah Valley, fall has always equaled apple...
It is Fall and while to some that means excitement surrounding pumpkin spice and apple cider in the Knowledge Center we are ecstatic to welcome our 13 participants, representing eight businesses and operations into the 2019-2020 Ag Biz Planner Program!
The State Fair of Virginia wrapped up this past weekend, and with it, things will begin to slow down for many families that participate in livestock shows (there are still a few shows coming up, but...
September is National Mushroom Month, and we have put together some fun facts to share about this "fun guy" (fungi). Want more information on mushrooms, or some recipes? Check out https://www...
“Safety first” is a phrase we have all heard in some way shape or form. And on a farm, safety, and health, are extremely important for so many reasons…and should be a focus each and every day.
It's Fall Ya'll! Happy fall everyone! This time of year is filled with all kinds of fun activities - including Halloween and Thanksgiving! Agriculture plays a large part in much of this season, and as...
Fun Fact: Americans eat more chicken that anyone else in the world. In fact, we consumed more than 93.5 lbs per capita in 2018! Surprised? When you consider that more than 25,000 family farmers have...
Fun Fact: The first Labor Day holiday was celebrated on Tuesday, September 5, 1882, in New York City, in accordance with the plans of the Central Labor Union. By 1894, 23 more states had adopted the...
We’ve all been there, sitting in a classroom and the teacher has that day’s lesson or an introduction to a new unit and you inwardly, or out loud, groan because you know it is the beginning of the end.
