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Freedom Farmers: Agricultural Resistance and the Black Freedom Movement Book Reviews

Freedom Farmers: Agricultural Resistance and the Black Freedom Movement

This book will fill the gaps in your knowledge of Black US agricultural history, with…

Mark Schonbeck MarkNovember 22, 2020

November 2020 Vegetable Garden Tips Garden Tips

November 2020 Vegetable Garden Tips

What a lovely extended fall! Halloween has come and gone with no real killing frost…

Mark Schonbeck MarkNovember 22, 2020

Nominations for the VABF Board of Directors  VABF News

Nominations for the VABF Board of Directors 

Calling all VABF members! Our Board of Director elections are coming up and we’re looking for…

VABF AdminNovember 22, 2020

USDA News Release: 2019 Organic Survey results show sales up 31% from 2016 VABF News

USDA News Release: 2019 Organic Survey results show sales up 31% from 2016

VABF AdminNovember 6, 2020

Farmer John: Plant a tree for a healthy ecosystem — or just a nice spot to nap VABF News

Farmer John: Plant a tree for a healthy ecosystem — or just a nice spot to nap

I woke up from a nap the other day, after reading about trees, and I had…

Mark Schonbeck MarkOctober 21, 2020

Kale, Apple, Beet Slaw Recipes

Kale, Apple, Beet Slaw

Ingredients: •    3 tablespoons cider vinegar •    2 tablespoons honey •    2 teaspoons Dijon mustard…

VABF AdminOctober 21, 2020

October 2020 Policy Updates Policy

October 2020 Policy Updates

Remember to cast your ballot in this fall’s election If you have voted already –…

Mark Schonbeck MarkOctober 21, 2020

Epic Tomatoes: How to Select and Grow the Best Varieties of All Time Book Reviews

Epic Tomatoes: How to Select and Grow the Best Varieties of All Time

This is a luscious book! The artwork makes it a feast for the eyes too!…

Mark Schonbeck MarkOctober 21, 2020

2020 October Gardening Tips Garden Tips

2020 October Gardening Tips

Fall is here but for we are still enjoying late tomatoes, tender eggplants, perfect green…

Mark Schonbeck MarkOctober 21, 2020

“Thai”eggplant stir fry with brown rice Recipes

“Thai”eggplant stir fry with brown rice

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons EACH toasted sesame oil and organic canola oil 1 lb. asian eggplant,…

Mark Schonbeck MarkSeptember 22, 2020

September 2020 Policy Updates Policy

September 2020 Policy Updates

Cutting Back for the Time Being Life circumstances and home responsibilities have made it necessary…

Mark Schonbeck MarkSeptember 22, 2020

Soil Science for Gardeners Book Reviews

Soil Science for Gardeners

I recommend this book to all gardeners who have hesitated to open a soil science…

Mark Schonbeck MarkSeptember 22, 2020

September Gardening Tips Garden Tips

September Gardening Tips

By Ira Wallace of Southern Exposure Seed Exchange and the author of  The Timber Press…

Mark Schonbeck MarkSeptember 22, 2020

USDA Seeking New Partners for Collaborative Conservation Projects Policy

USDA Seeking New Partners for Collaborative Conservation Projects

Contact: Stacey Bradshaw, (804) 287-1673 stacey.bradshaw@usda.gov Richmond, VA, August 7, 2020 – When it comes to…

Mark Schonbeck MarkAugust 21, 2020

Policy August 2020 Policy

Policy August 2020

Coronavirus Relief Legislation News and Resources Recently, the Farmers Legal Action Group (FLAG) released a…

Mark Schonbeck MarkAugust 21, 2020

Boneless Chicken Thighs with Garlic and Shiitakes Recipes

Boneless Chicken Thighs with Garlic and Shiitakes

This month my wellness share box from Nancy at Goose Creek Gardens included a lovely…

Mark Schonbeck MarkAugust 21, 2020

Dispossession: Discrimination against African American Farmers in the Age of Civil Rights, by Pete Daniel Book ReviewsVABF News

Dispossession: Discrimination against African American Farmers in the Age of Civil Rights, by Pete Daniel

Book Review: Dispossession: Discrimination against African American Farmers in the Age of Civil Rights, by…

Mark Schonbeck MarkAugust 21, 2020

2020 August Gardening Tips Garden TipsVABF News

2020 August Gardening Tips

August is crunch time for gardeners in the southeast to plant seedlings of broccoli, cauliflower, collards,…

Mark Schonbeck MarkAugust 20, 2020

Agriculture Resilience Act (ARA) 2020 Policy

Agriculture Resilience Act (ARA) 2020

VABF AdminJuly 24, 2020

Herb Garden Chimichurri Recipes

Herb Garden Chimichurri

It’s too hot to cook inside. Period. We’ve been grilling lots of things this summer…

Mark Schonbeck MarkJuly 24, 2020