Virginia Association Farming: The Seed Farmer Guide

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Recipes

Rosemary Pork and Mushrooms & Honey Popcorn Balls

Late winter is a period of transition on the farm. Iâ€™m still holding onto the…

Mark Schonbeck MarkFebruary 20, 2020

Policy

February 2020 Policy Updates

Take Action Have you signed? Farmer Letter on Climate Change Solutions in Agriculture … if…

Mark Schonbeck MarkFebruary 20, 2020

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Virginia CSP Champions – Keeping Conservation in the Family – Collaboration key to Augusta dairy’s stewardship success

VABF AdminFebruary 20, 2020

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Virginia CSP Champions – Keeping Conservation in the Family – Veteran farmer carries on stewardship legacy

VABF AdminFebruary 20, 2020

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News Release: Get a Return on Your Conservation Investment with CSP

Get a Return on Your Conservation Investment with CSP Contact: Julie Hawkins 804-287-1692 RICHMOND,…

VABF AdminFebruary 20, 2020

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Book Reviews

The Farmer’s Office: Tools, Tips and Templates to Successfully Manage a Growing Farm Business

Book Review: The Farmer’s Office: Tools, Tips and Templates to Successfully Manage a Growing Farm…

Mark Schonbeck MarkFebruary 19, 2020

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Climate Change is Happening in Central Virginia

After explaining the science of global climate change, Jeremy Hoffman brought it home with a…

Mark Schonbeck MarkFebruary 19, 2020

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Garden Tips

2020 February Gardening Tips

The 4th Saturday in January was National Seed Swap Day and I had the pleasure…

Mark Schonbeck MarkFebruary 19, 2020

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New Farm Lease Builder

NEW TOOL: New Farm Lease Builder On behalf of the team at Vermont Law School’s Center…

VABF AdminJanuary 29, 2020

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Garden Tips

January Gardening Tips

If you havenâ€™t done so yet late January is a good time to review your…

Mark Schonbeck MarkJanuary 29, 2020

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Policy

January Policy Updates

Take Action Thank you to all who have signed the Farmer Letter on Climate…

Mark Schonbeck MarkJanuary 29, 2020

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Book Reviews

The Dirty Life: On Farming, Food and Love

The Dirty Life: On Farming, Food and Love, by Kristin Kimball, Scribner, 2010 Â By Pam…

Mark Schonbeck MarkJanuary 29, 2020

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VABF News

2020 Exhibitor/Sponsor Survey

Thank you for attending our 2020 Biological Farming Conference! We are so happy to have…

Lindsay NewsomeJanuary 12, 2020

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Recipes

Sausage Stuffed Apples and a Beautiful Bonus Brunch

Last month a group of eight of my dearest lady farming friends gathered to celebrate…

Mark Schonbeck MarkDecember 20, 2019

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Policy

December Policy Updates

Take Action Farmer Letter on Climate Change Solutions in Agriculture This nationwide campaign…

Mark Schonbeck MarkDecember 19, 2019

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Book Reviews

Grow Your Soil! Harness the Power of Microbes to Create Your Best Garden Ever

Grow Your Soil! Harness the Power of Microbes to Create Your Best Garden Ever by…

Mark Schonbeck MarkDecember 19, 2019

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Garden Tips

December Gardening Tips from a Master Gardener

December is a good time to review your last year's garden and plan for the…

Mark Schonbeck MarkDecember 18, 2019

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Classifieds

Virginia Cooperative Extension Opportunities

Virginia Cooperative Extension brings you the resources of Virginia's land-grant universities, Virginia Tech and Virginia…

VABF AdminDecember 18, 2019

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VABF News

Homeplace Under Fire: The Farm Advocate Story. Film Presentation and Book Discussion with Charlie Thompson

The Virginia Association for Biological Farming is thrilled to feature author and filmmaker, Charlie Thompson,…

VABF AdminDecember 10, 2019

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Policy VABF News

House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis Comments Submitted

House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis Comments Submitted by VABF House Select Committee…

VABF AdminNovember 25, 2019

News & Resources

Rosemary Pork and Mushrooms & Honey Popcorn Balls

February 2020 Policy Updates

Virginia CSP Champions – Keeping Conservation in the Family – Collaboration key to Augusta dairy’s stewardship success

Virginia CSP Champions – Keeping Conservation in the Family – Veteran farmer carries on stewardship legacy

News Release: Get a Return on Your Conservation Investment with CSP

The Farmer’s Office: Tools, Tips and Templates to Successfully Manage a Growing Farm Business

Climate Change is Happening in Central Virginia

2020 February Gardening Tips

New Farm Lease Builder

January Gardening Tips

January Policy Updates

The Dirty Life: On Farming, Food and Love

2020 Exhibitor/Sponsor Survey

Sausage Stuffed Apples and a Beautiful Bonus Brunch

December Policy Updates

Grow Your Soil! Harness the Power of Microbes to Create Your Best Garden Ever

December Gardening Tips from a Master Gardener

Virginia Cooperative Extension Opportunities

Homeplace Under Fire: The Farm Advocate Story. Film Presentation and Book Discussion with Charlie Thompson

House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis Comments Submitted

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