Farming

The Virginia Outdoors Foundation has agreed to act as a mediator in a property rights dispute between a Fauquier County farmer and the Piedmont…

There’s a new appreciation for well known fruit and Virginia is leading the way. Heirloom apples, coveted for their nuanced flavor, are in demand for…

There are now more than 240 farmers' markets statewide, an increase of about 180% since 2006.The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services…

Nestled in almost every corner of Virginia is a small operation transforming something that's just edible--into a delectably palatable creation.Some can…

If Governor McAuliffe agrees, small farmers could operate agritourism activities under less restrictive regulations … thanks to legislation that has now…

It’s been difficult to attract business and provide more opportunities to some of the more economically distressed parts of Virginia, but there’s hope for…

Virginia may not be the first place that comes to mind as a winemaking region. But it is, in fact, the sixth largest wine producer in the country.…

The Chesapeake Bay watershed spans six states and the District of Columbia. Within this watershed are several large cities, including Cooperstown, N.Y.;…

Smithfield Foods is being sold to China’ s largest pork producer. Saying it’s a great day for American farmers, Smithfield Foods President and CEO Larry…

A huge, new, high tech greenhouse operation is coming to the New River Valley.It will mean jobs at the new facility and all along the supply chain.A…