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..”
Grassland Bird Initiative offers $$ incentives for delaying haying and stockpiling summer pasture
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By Virginia Grassland Bird Initiative (VGBI) and Smithsonian’s Virginia Working Landscapes 10/17/22 / Agriculture / Breaking News / Education / Environment / People & Places /
Nearby farmers can get paid for protecting grassland birds during their vulnerable nesting season.
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Want to save bees? 2022 Virginia Beehive Distribution opens on Oct. 26
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FROM Va. Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services 10/13/22 / Agriculture / Breaking News / People & Places / State Government /
The program provides free equipment for assembling up to three new beehives to Virginia residents. Qualified applicants will be selected at random from all eligible applications submitted during the application period.
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September is Va. Spirits Month; Geo. Washington was top Va. whiskey maker of his day
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FROM Va. Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) 08/30/22 / Agriculture / Business / State Government /
Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority (ABC) and Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) have partnered to celebrate September as Virginia Spirits Month. This designation recognizes the commonwealth’s rich history of spirits and spotlights more than 100 licensed distilleries that call the state home.
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Everything agricultural - from farm animals, to gardens to tools at Va. State Fair
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FROM Va. Farm Bureau 08/24/22 / Agriculture / Good Eating /
During the fair’s 10-day run Sept. 23-Oct. 2, fairgoers can immerse themselves in Virginia agriculture and forestry through numerous attractions. From live animal competitions and exhibits to creative art and culinary contests that highlight Virginia-grown foods, the State Fair has agriculture connections for everyone.
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Va. farmers can get mental health help at AgriStress Helpline
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FROM Va. Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services 08/19/22 / Agriculture / Breaking News / Health & Safety / State Government /
The helpline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and has interpretation services for 160 languages. Farmers can call or text 833-897-2474 to speak directly with a healthcare professional. Crisis specialists have access to a Virginia specific curated database of agricultural and health resources.
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MurLarkey Distilled Spirits to relocate to Farm Brew Live and expand its operations
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FROM the Office of Gov. Glenn Youngkin 08/11/22 / Agriculture / Breaking News / Business / Manassas / Money & Taxes /
MurLarkey Distilled Spirits will be relocating and expanding its operations within Prince William County. The project represents nearly $8.1M in new investment, 42 new jobs, and over the next three years will lead to an additional $429,860 (885,000 pounds) in purchases of Virginia-grown grains.
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USDA inks pact with VA to buy food from underserved producers to distribute to Va. families in need
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FROM USDA 07/29/22 / Agriculture / Breaking News / Health & Safety / State Government /
Local Food Purchase Assistance cooperative agreement grant funds will increase the amount of local farm products purchased for distribution to underserved families, and in doing so will benefit Virginia's agricultural industry while strengthening our local food systems," said VDACS Commissioner Joseph Guthrie.
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66 new jobs at AeroFarms’ vertical farm operation near Danville
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FROM the Office of Gov. Glenn Youngkin 07/26/22 / Agriculture / Breaking News / Business / Health & Safety / Money & Taxes /
Gov. Glenn Youngkin today, July 26, announced that AeroFarms, a Certified B Corporation and world leader in indoor vertical farming, will create 66 additional new jobs and increase production of freshly-grown leafy greens as part of a major operational expansion of its new vertical farm in Pittsylvania County.
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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.
