Agriculture Environment Health & Safety Police & Fire Beat
Buy firewood locally to avoid invasive diseases and pests, say Va. forestry experts
FROM Virginia Farm Bureau Federation 10/31/24 / Agriculture / Environment / Health & Safety / Police & Fire Beat /
It’s very difficult to determine if wood is infested, and it can be infested with a variety of invasive pests,” said Bill Osl, a Cumberland County forestland owner who chairs Virginia Farm Bureau Federation Forestry Advisory Committee and the Virginia Board of Forestry. “By buying firewood locally, you’re not just limiting the spread of these destructive and non-native organisms, you’re also helping someone in the community and supporting the local economy..”
State Fair of Virginia closes due to weather
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FROM STATE FAIR OF VIRGINIA REPORTS 10/02/15 / Agriculture / Breaking News / Health & Safety /
Due to the threat of heavy rain and possible severe weather, the State Fair of Virginia closed at 7 p.m. on Oct. 1 and will not reopen for the remainder of the 2015 season. Unused tickets can be exchanged for 2016 tickets. Details below.
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Agricultural Technology program open house Nov. 27 at Va. Tech in Blacksburg
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09/26/15 / Agriculture / Education /
Virginia Tech will hold an open house Nov. 27 in Blacksburg for students interested in the Agricultural Technology Program that offers hands-on experience utilizing state-of-the art equipment and facilities, a practical education that enables studentsto “hit the ground running,” and gain industry experience with a required internship.
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The finest crop of Golden Delicious apples in years
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By ELAINE LIDHOLM, Va. Dept. of Agriculture & Consumer Services 09/15/15 / Agriculture / Good Eating /
Virginia Grown apples are ripe and ready—for picking, for purchasing and of course, for eating. The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) reports the outlook for the 2015 apple crop is excellent and says this is probably the finest crop of Golden Delicious apples Virginia has produced in years.
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September is Honey Month in Virginia
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By Elaine Lidholm, Virginia Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services 09/01/15 / Agriculture / Health & Safety /
September is Honey Month in Virginia. Some may ask, “Why honey?” or “Why September?” The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) has answers to those questions.
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Virginia Farm Bureau mounts get out the vote campaign
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From Virginia Farm Bureau reports 08/30/15 / Agriculture / State Government /
“All 140 seats in the Virginia General Assembly are up for election this year. It’s crucial for farmers to let their voices be heard and elect people who will make decisions in agriculture’s best interests,” said Kelly Pruitt, VFBF grassroots coordinator, in a recent newsletter to members.
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Annual Prince William County Fair open Aug. 14-22
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By BENNIE SCARTON Jr. Observer staff 08/15/15 / Agriculture / Manassas / Just for Fun /
The annual event from Aug. 14 to 22 includes livestock and produce exhibits, home arts and crafts entries, thrill rides, live music, food, nightly entertainment, baby contest, rodeo, demolition derbies and much more. Through the years it has been a fun and educational attraction and this year will be no exception at the 66th annual fair, at the Fairgrounds, a mile north of Manassas on Va. Route 234.
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Aug. 2-8 is Farmers’ Markets Week in Virginia
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By ELAINE LIDHOLM, Va. Dept. of Agriculture & Consumer Services 08/02/15 / Agriculture / Good Eating / State Government /
It’s official. According to a proclamation by Governor Terence R. McAuliffe, Aug. 2-8 is Farmers’ Market Week in Virginia. In the proclamation, Governor McAuliffe says that farmers’ market in Virginia have grown dramatically, from 88 markets in 2006 to nearly 250 in 2015.
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McAuliffe declares August as “Peach Month”
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By ELAINE LIDHOLM, Va. Dept. of Agriculture & Consumer Services 07/29/15 / Agriculture / Good Eating / State Government /
Governor Terence R. McAuliffe has proclaimed August as Peach Month in Virginia. In the proclamation, he reminds consumers that different varieties of peaches ripen at different times during the season, so there’s a plentiful supply of fruit throughout the summer months, with peak season in August.
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IRS offers help to military members and veterans with their unique tax needs
Members of the U.S. Armed Forces, veterans and their families often qualify for special tax benefits. An IRS news release describes some of the most common deductions and exclusions and tells where to get more information.
