Farmers in Virginia face some serious challenges. The climate is changing – bringing more floods and drought. World trade has brought new weeds and insects that can destroy or displace crops, but in Albemarle County one farm owner is hopeful that by improving her land, she can help plants and animals to survive and thrive. Sandy Hausman has that story.
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Changes to federal food assistance rules could have a dramatic influence here in Virginia.
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With all the news surrounding UVA President Jim Ryan’s resignation, you may not have heard about the latest additions to the school’s Board of Visitors. If confirmed by the General Assembly, all seventeen seats will be occupied by Youngkin appointees.
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