Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

Virginia winemakers are under a new threat. An insect called spotted lanternfly is spreading throughout Virginia. In July, the state department of agriculture issued a quarantine for 12 counties and 10 cities. The insect originated from China, and has wrecked havoc for some vineyards in Pennsylvania. There is a silver lining, however: People can prevent the spread of the insect.

Like many rural southwestern Virginia counties, Floyd ‘s main industry is agriculture. It’s also home to a mix of creative people who grow or make…

A new state law ends Virginia’s restriction on growing Hemp in the commonwealth. Several states have already passed laws allowing hemp cultivation and…