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July is American Grown Flower Month... but we're willing to bet that not too many people know what a cut flower farm looks like, or what is needed to be successful as a cut flower farmer.

So…while the end is approaching, it is still summer vacation for kids, which means lazy days, relaxing, spending time with friends, etc. right? Well…probably not if you are a 4-H or FFA member. For...

Livestock Project Thank You Letter (for 4-H and FFA Livestock Show and Sales) We are right in the middle of fair season in our area, which means that for many 4-H and FFA students, Livestock Show and...

What are the qualities that you look for most in a leader? Who do you know that exemplifies gravitas? I was reading a book on the topic to prepare to teach a workshop, and the two questions took over my thoughts.

Oh record books. If you are, or were a 4-H member..or parent, we're sure that you know what we mean. While a necessary part of the whole 4-H project experience, they often get set aside until after...

Craft beer in the United States has taken off in the past several years – in fact, there were 4,131 breweries in America in 1873, which was the largest number of breweries that the country saw until 2015.

In recognition of May as Mental Health Month, American Farm Bureau collaborated with Morning Consult on a research poll to learn about factors that affect rural adults' and farmers'/farmworkers' mental health.

In case you haven't heard yet, it's Earth Day, which is celebrated annually on April 22nd. This day was designed to allow groups, organizations and individuals to show support for environmental protection...

Over the last two weeks, we've been focused on our biggest annual events of the year: our Farm Management Institutes (FMI) & Dairy Management Institutes (DMI).

Last week was Ag Literacy week and our Knowledge Center team, as well as other member of the Farm Credit of the Virginias team, took time out of their week to visit with students across our footprint to read and talk to them about agriculture and how it impacts their daily lives.