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    Organic diet intervention significantly reduces urinary pesticide levels in U.S. children and adults Yellow flowers blooming among green leaves at night.Articles and ResearchVABF News

    Organic diet intervention significantly reduces urinary pesticide levels in U.S. children and adults

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    Mulches and Soil Fertility Young green onion plants growing in straw mulch.Articles and Research

    Mulches and Soil Fertility

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    Bugs in a Jug: making the best use of Microbial-Based Biostimulants (MBBS) A garden with blooming flowers and a building in the background.Articles and Research

    Bugs in a Jug: making the best use of Microbial-Based Biostimulants (MBBS)

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    Cover Cropping: On-farm Solar-powered Soil Building A green grassy path between two rows of dried crops.Articles and Research

    Cover Cropping: On-farm Solar-powered Soil Building

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    VABF’s mission is to educate about, advocate for, and promote organic and biological farming and gardening.

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    Join us at the 26th annual Virginia Biological Farming Conference, January 9th-11th , 2026 in Roanoke, Virginia!
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    Better hurry! The deadline to submit an abstract f Better hurry! The deadline to submit an abstract for our 26th Annual Virginia Biological Farming Conference is approaching fast! Details are in the link in our bio! #vabf #farmingconference #organic
    Join us now as an early supporting Sponsor of the Join us now as an early supporting Sponsor of the 26th Annual Virginia Biological Farming Conference! This year, more than ever, we are asking for your support to secure and grow the future of VABF and the Virginia Biological Farming Conference. Enjoy promotional benefits from your sponsorship date until the Conference in January 2026. Find all the details on our site or via our l°nk·tree Contact us with questions or for a custom sponsorship package!
    Join us as a Speaker for the 26th annual Virginia Join us as a Speaker for the 26th annual Virginia Biological Farming Conference! The Conference will be held January 9th - 11th, 2026 at The Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center. Speaker Proposals are due by August 15th. Speakers will be notified of acceptance before October 1. Proposals are being accepted below for both: ··· Pre-Conference Workshops Half & Full Day Intensives on Friday, 1/9/26 ··· Conference Sessions 90 Minute Sessions on Saturday-Sunday, 1/10 & 11/26 Find out more info including inspiring topics on our Speaker Page at V · A · B · F ◊dot◊ O· R · G
    🌿🌟🌾🥕Save the date! 🥦🌱🌻✨ The 🌿🌟🌾🥕Save the date! 🥦🌱🌻✨ The 26th Annual Virginia Biological Farming Conference will be held in Roanoke, Virginia from January 9th to 11th! #vabfarming #sustainableag #farmingconference
    Highlights from this month's e-news! Highlights from this month's e-news!
    🌾 Interested in renewable energy solutions & sm 🌾 Interested in renewable energy solutions & small grain harvesting? Join us next Saturday for a free event to Explore Small-Scale Organic Grain Farming Equipment & Renewable Energy Solutions with a Field Day at Living Energy Farm! June 21, 2025 1PM to 5PM Louisa, Virginia *Free* Must register in advance! visit vabf · org / events for more info This field day is hosted with sponsorship from the Transition to Organic Partnership Program in partnership with Common Grain Alliance & the Virginia Association of Biological Farming. @commongrainalliance @livingenergyfarm
    VABF 2024 in Review 🌱 Our Farmer Listening Se VABF 2024 in Review 🌱 Our Farmer Listening Sessions, 1-on-1 Farmer Support, and On-Farm Events reached Farmers all over Virginia; providing support for long-time regenerative growers and those just starting in the field. Our Annual Conference was a great success (even through the snow and ice!) and we are thankful for everyone of you who joined us as speakers, vendors, participants and volunteers! Membership continues to grow (join us!) and we look forward to introducing you to our Regional Ambassadors later this year! Find the full Annual Impact Report on V•A•B•F•.•0•R•G Shoutout to @herd.ventures for our Conference Photos (and find the full recording of both keynotes on our YouTube thanks to Daniel as well!)
    A few highlights from our Monthly E-News: 🌱 Ve A few highlights from our Monthly E-News: 🌱 Vegetable Gardening Tips from Ira Wallace: "Time to thin!" 📗 Book Review by Pam Dawling: Food Science for Gardeners 🌾 Policy Updates by Mark Schonbeck plus News & Updates 🌿 Events listed on VABF
    Register today to join us for Monday's Farm Tour & Register today to join us for Monday's Farm Tour & Social at Lazy Pigg Farm in Ferrum, VA. See you there! @roanokefoodshednetwork @lazypiggfarm
    Hey VABF Members! It’s time to vote on Nominees Hey VABF Members! It’s time to vote on Nominees and Current Directors of the VABF Board. Election ends May 29, 2025.
    The Roanoke Foodshed Network, the Virginia Associa The Roanoke Foodshed Network, the Virginia Association for Biological Farming, and Partners present our May Farm Tour with Lazy Pigg Farm ··· Monday, May 19th ··· 3:00-6:00pm ··· Ferrum, Virginia · Please register to join ·· Details on our VABF event calendar! · The Lazy Pigg Farm is a multigenerational farm on 45 acres in Franklin County, Virginia. It was originally a dairy farm, but Dana and Sean Lydon raise Dexter cattle, Katahdin sheep and laying hens. They practice managed intensive rotational grazing to improve soil health and to leave the land better than they found it. In April 2023 they installed five acres of silvopasture. This will provide shade for the animals, as well as fence posts, nuts, and willow for additional forage. The Lydons are also starting woody perennials and perennial flowers to sell through the Blue Ridge Flower Exchange. For more information, contact Becki DeRusseau at becki.derusseau@vabf.org. Detailed directions will be shared with registrants.
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