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..”
Va. Cooperative Extension offers gardening advice remotely via Zoom starting April 23
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04/21/20 / Agriculture / Breaking News / Education / Environment / Good Eating / Local Government /
Are you thinking about starting a garden but are unsure where to start? Virginia Cooperative Extension says it can help remotely.
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SWIFT donates 100 Trees to City of Manassas to celebrate Earth Day
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FROM Patty Prince, Manassas Communications Manager 04/20/20 / Agriculture / Breaking News / Health & Safety / Local Government / Manassas /
Four Manassas City parks and three Manassas City public schools will soon benefit from a donation of 100 lovely trees for residents and visitors to enjoy.
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VDACS asks for residents’ help to stop invasive plants and pests from invading Virginia
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By Michael Wallace, Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) 04/15/20 / Agriculture / Environment / Health & Safety / People & Places /
April is National Invasive Plant, Pest and Disease Awareness Month and the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) is alerting residents about the threats that invasive species pose to the state’s agricultural and natural resources.
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Updated guidance for farmers’ markets and more at VDACS website
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By Michael Wallace, Asst. Director of Communications, VDACS 04/13/20 / Agriculture / Breaking News / Good Eating / Health & Safety / State Government /
The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) has posted new and updated guidance on the new COVID-19 Emergency Information Center website to help protect farmers, agribusinesses, employees and the public.
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Wittman introduces bill for pilot grants to expand reliable broadband to 19 million rural Americans
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By RANDI REID, Observer Staff 04/06/20 / Agriculture / Breaking News / Federal Government / Health & Safety / Money & Taxes / People & Places /
Today, April 6, Virginia Congressman Rob Wittman, who represents part of Prince William County, and Rep. Bill Johnson (R-OH-6), spurred by the Coronavirus Pandemic across America, introduced legislation to create a five-year pilot grant program to expand reliable broadband access to some 19 million rural Americans who are unable to connect to this service.
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Gardening events canceled; VCE Master Gardeners to answer lawn & garden questions remotely
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03/30/20 / Agriculture / Breaking News / Environment / Local Government /
Prince William's Virginia Cooperative Extension Office's Environmental and Natural Resources staff and the Horticulture Help Desk staff are ready to answer your lawn and garden questions from a distance. Spring plant clinics, Saturdays in the Garden, Ask a Master Gardener service at plant sellers and farmers' markets as well as Earth Day events are canceled.
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Resources for Va. farmers, consumers, grocery retailers and more for COVID-19
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03/30/20 / Agriculture / Breaking News / Good Eating / Health & Safety / State Government /
The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services recently added a COVID-19 section to its website with information and guidance on current issues for farmers, consumers, agribusinesses, convenience stores and more at http://www.vdacs.virginia.gov .
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Four vehicles strike horse on side of interstate 85 June 15 in Dinwiddie County
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FROM Virginia State Police Reports 06/15/24 / Agriculture / Health & Safety / Police & Fire Beat / State Government / Transportation /
Four vehicles strike horse on side of interstate 85 early on June 15 in Dinwiddie County.No one was hurt, Va. State Police said.
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Time to pay Prince William County property taxes; deadline is Dec. 5
Taxpayers are encouraged to pay their taxes before the Dec. 5 due date. A late payment penalty of 10 percent will apply to any unpaid tax balance after the Dec. 5 deadline. Additionally, interest will accrue monthly on unpaid balances at a rate of 10 percent per annum until they are fully paid.
