VA: Rural/Farming
Friday, April 26, 2024
New Farm Bill could provide climate-smart investments to VA farmers
The long-delayed Farm Bill could benefit Virginia farmers by renewing funding for climate-smart investments, but it's been held up for months in …
Farm Bill funding impacts Chesapeake Bay conservation efforts
Virginia environmentalists are seeking Farm Bill funding to help Chesapeake Bay conservation efforts. The proposed Chesapeake Bay Conservation …
Labor Rights Group Helps VA Migrant Workers Unionize
Migrant farm workers in Virginia are organizing for better workplace treatment. The Farm Labor Organizing Committee has developed a union with two …
Rising Land Prices Pose Challenges for VA Farmers
Farmers are facing record-high land prices due to a bevy of factors. According to a U.S. Department of Agriculture report, Virginia farm real estate …
Farmers Educating Kids About Agriculture to Understand Food System
Farmers in and around Virginia are working to educate children about agriculture and provide a deeper understanding of their work. These programs …
Regenerative Agriculture Makes for Sustainable Farming
Virginia farmers looking for a sustainable way to tend to their crops can look at regenerative agriculture. The idea is to focus on soil health and …
VA Forum Discusses Rural Housing Issues
A forum in Virginia today will address accessible and affordable housing options in Appalachia. The forum is a collaboration between AARP chapters …
Farmers Adapting to Industry Changes
Farmers are adapting to numerous shifts in their industry, ranging from price hikes to the effects of climate change. A big change for agribusiness …
Grassroots Mask-Making Showcases Appalachia's Radical Resourcefulness
At the onset of the pandemic, medical professionals struggled with cracks in communication which caused confusion and worry. Amid the misinformation…
More Black Farmers Use Farm Service Agency Programs
Some farmers of color have been hesitant to interact with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Farm Service Agency after a history of discrimination…
Can Municipal Canneries Make a Comeback?
It's that time of year when kitchens are bubbling over as home gardeners preserve their bounty. But there was a time when homegrown produce could be …
Media Coverage of COVID Underserves Rural Communities
COVID has been in and out of the news cycle for over two years now, but that news cycle is driven by the experience in major cities. Coverage of the …