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..”
Indoor farm and retail farm store coming to Arlington County
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FROM the Office of Gov. Glenn Youngkin 04/15/22 / Agriculture / Breaking News / Business / Good Eating / State Government /
Area 2 Farms, a Public Benefit Corporation, will operate a new organic, indoor farm and retail farm store in Arlington County. In addition to growing and selling fresh produce, the company’s plans include the production of value-added products featuring items grown at Area 2 Farms.
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Dr. Ron Howell heads USDA’s Virginia Farm Service Agency
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FROM United States Department of Agriculture 02/04/22 / Agriculture / Good Eating / People & Places / State Government /
The Biden Administration recently appointed Dr. Ronald Howell, Jr. as the new State Executive Director (SED) for the USDA Virginia Farm Service Agency (FSA).
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Artisan furniture manufacturer expands production, opens storefront in historic heart of Floyd
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FROM Va. Dept. of Agriculture and Consumr Services 01/11/22 / Agriculture / Breaking News / People & Places / State Government /
Phoenix Hardwoods, Inc., an artisan manufacturer of high-quality furniture and home goods made exclusively from Virginia-grown hardwoods, will expand its production facility in the county and open a new retail storefront in the historic Farmer Supply store in the heart of downtown Floyd, according to a news release from the office of outgoing Va. Gov. Ralph Northam.
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PWC tells where to recycle Christmas trees and greenery
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FROM PWC Government Reports 12/15/21 / Agriculture / Environment / Local Government /
After removal of all ornaments, decorations, tinsel, nails and the tree stand, cut tree and greenery may be recycled at several convenient locations.
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VDACS’ plan to regulate hemp production in Virginia approved by feds
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FROM Va. Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services 12/14/21 / Agriculture / Breaking News / Federal Government / Health & Safety / Money & Taxes / State Government /
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) plan to regulate hemp production in the Commonwealth.
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Va. Farm Bureau survey: Average price of Thanksgiving meal in Virginia is $63.66
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FROM Virginia Farm Bureau Federation. 11/18/21 / Agriculture / Good Eating / Health & Safety /
The survey of common grocery items found on Thanksgiving tables places the average cost of a traditional meal for 10 adults at $63.66, or $6.37 per person. The survey menu included turkey, ham, stuffing, sweet potatoes, russet potatoes, rolls, carrots, celery, cranberries, green beans, peas, milk and pumpkin pie with whipped cream.
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Atif Qarni, former PWC teacher, will lead “Crunch” as Va. schools support agriculture industry
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Arif Qarby, 10/05/21 / Agriculture / Breaking News / Education / State Government /
All Virginians are encouraged to make some noise for local Farm to School programs today (Tuesday, Oct. 5) by celebrating the fifth annual “Crunch Heard ‘Round the Commonwealth” from 1–1:15 p.m. The social media promotion features Virginians taking a bite out of a Virginia Grown apple and sharing their images and videos. Atif Qarni, Secretary of Education, and Heidi Hertz, Deputy Secretary of Agriculture, will lead the crunch today during the annual Virginia Farm to School Conference, which is virtual again this year due to the pandemic.
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Regional pesticide collection Sept. 10 at James Long Park in Haymarket
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FROM from Prince William County Government 08/31/21 / Agriculture / Environment / Haymarket / Health & Safety / State Government /
Anyone wanting to dispose of unwanted pesticides must complete and submit a brochure ahead of time and bring the unwanted items on the day of the event either to the Fairfax or Prince William locations. https://www.vdacs.virginia.gov/pdf/pesticide-collection-brochure.pdf
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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.
