Policy Farm Bill Update and Next Steps – Late July 2023 By Mark Schonbeck As the September 30 expiration date for the current Farm Bill approaches,…VABF AdminJuly 26, 2023
Grants and ScholarshipsPolicy Cost Share for Virginia Farmers to Protect Soil and Water Robust funding and streamlined paperwork for Fiscal Year 2024 The Virginia Department of Conservation and…VABF AdminJuly 26, 2023
Policy Working Trees, Grasslands, and Buffers for Conservation Act of 2023 Working lands conservation options are popular amongst farmers and ranchers and in high demand. The…VABF AdminJuly 25, 2023
Book Reviews The Home-Scale Forest Garden: How to Plan, Plant and Tend a Resilient Edible Landscape The Home-Scale Forest Garden: How to Plan, Plant and Tend a Resilient Edible Landscape, Dani…VABF AdminJuly 25, 2023
Policy June Policy Updates by Mark Schonbeck Protect Funding for USDA Research into Climate Impacts on Agriculture VABF joins 50 other organizations…VABF AdminJune 21, 2023
Book Reviews Compost Science for Gardeners, Simple Methods for Nutrient Rich Soil Compost Science for Gardeners, Simple Methods for Nutrient Rich Soil, Robert Pavlis, New Society Publishers,…VABF AdminJune 21, 2023
VABF News Organic Transitioning How to Transition Your Farm, Ranch or Business to Organic Resources for anyone interested in…VABF AdminJune 19, 2023
VABF News NRCS Announces $75 Million to Assist Producers Transitioning to Organic as Part of USDA’s Organic Transition Initiative NRCS Announces $75 Million to Assist Producers Transitioning to Organic as Part of USDA’s Organic…VABF AdminJune 19, 2023
VABF News Transition to Organic Partnership Program The Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) is investing up to $100 million over five…VABF AdminJune 19, 2023
Articles and ResearchProjectsVABF News SOUTHERN PIEDMONT CLIMATE-SMART PROJECT Rodale Institute, in partnership with a team of twelve universities, farming NGOs, and consulting firms,…VABF AdminJune 19, 2023