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..”
Arbor Day celebration in Manassas City April 24 at Liberia
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04/04/15 / Agriculture / History / Manassas /
Manassas City Beautification Committee will conduct a tree planting and recognition of Arbor Day poster contest winners ceremony at Liberia Plantation on Friday, April 24, at 10 a.m.
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FOOD SAFETY ALERT - Recall
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By Elaine Lidholm, Va. Dept. of Agriculture & Consumer Services 04/04/15 / Agriculture / Health & Safety / State Government /
Henry’s Farm Inc. of Woodford, Va. is recalling all packages of soybean sprouts because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections to individuals with weakened immune systems.
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Virginia poultry flock owners need to take precautions against Avian Influenza
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03/12/15 / Agriculture / Health & Safety /
Owners of poultry flocks (industry leaders, farmers, backyard poultry owners) in Virginia need to observe strict biosecurity in light of Avian Influenza outbreaks elsewhere, the State Veternarian says. The State Vet also stated there are no cases in Virginia, but precautions are urged.
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Thank a farmer during Virginia Agriculture Week March 15-21
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By Elaine Lidholm, Va. Dept. of Agriculture & Consumer Services 03/08/15 / Agriculture / Environment /
March 15-21, 2015 is Virginia Agriculture Week. The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services suggests that it’s the perfect opportunity to give credit where credit is due. During this special week, take a minute to thank a farmer.
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A Virginia apple a day keeps the doctor away—Now in India
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From the Governor's Office 12/12/14 / Agriculture / Good Eating / State Government /
Governor Terry McAuliffe has announced new export sales of Virginia apples to India, a significant market opening in one of the world’s largest economies and population bases.
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Loudoun farm to become largest hopsyard and processing plant in Virginia
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11/21/14 / Agriculture / Business / State Government /
The craft beer industry in Virginia got a boost Nov. 21 when Governor Terry McAuliffe announced that Black Hops Farm, LLC in nearby Loudoun County will initially convert 15 acres of former pasture land into a hopsyard and build a new processing facility, thus becoming the largest hopsyard in Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic’s first commercial-scale hops production and processing facility.
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Prince William County Farm Tour for 14th year Sept. 27-28
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09/26/14 / Agriculture / History / Kids Konnection /
Area residents may enjoy a fall weekend in the countryside Sept. 27-28 experiencing life on a farm today and the rich rural history of western Prince William County during the 14th annual Farm Tour.
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Wild ginseng harvest and purchase highly regulated in Virginia
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09/13/14 / Agriculture / Environment /
Violation of Virginia’s wild ginseng harvest regulations is punishable by either imprisonment for up to 12 months, fine of not more than $2,500, or both.
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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.
