Virginia Association Farming: The Seed Farmer Guide

Fresh green leafy vegetables growing in trays near a gray brick wall.

Garden Tips VABF News

August Vegetable Gardening Tips

The hot dry â€œDog Days of Summerâ€ are almost past and I hope all of…

Mark Schonbeck MarkAugust 23, 2019

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VABF News

Agroforestry Farming Workshop Schedule

Agroforestry Farming Workshop – Catawba Sustainability Center 19-21 August 2019 Monday, August 19 TIME AGENDA…

VABF AdminJuly 25, 2019

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Recipes VABF News

Garden Fresh Pico de Gallo

This time of year many gardeners have a counter-full of produce at their fingertips.Â Tomatoes…

Mark Schonbeck MarkJuly 18, 2019

Policy VABF News

July Policy Updates: Cost-Share Program, Farm to School Act, NRCS meeting, Policy List Serve, NSAC Position, Livestock ACTION, Cover Cropping, Crop Insurance

Virginia Agricultural Best Management Practices Cost-Share Program $73 million available to help farmers protect water…

VABF AdminJuly 18, 2019

Rows of green leafy plants growing in a garden.

Garden Tips VABF News

July Vegetable Gardening Tips

The longest day of the year is past and I hope all of your gardens…

Mark Schonbeck MarkJuly 18, 2019

Cover of a book titled 'Drought Resilient Farm' with a hand holding a water hose.

Book Reviews VABF News

Book Review: The Drought Resilient Farm

Book Review: Dale Strickler: The Drought Resilient Farm, Practical Strategies for Drought Resilience on Farm…

Mark Schonbeck MarkJuly 17, 2019

VABF News

Agroforestry Banquet

Do you support local food systems? Do you believe in regenerative agriculture, organic farming, and…

VABF AdminJune 21, 2019

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VABF News

New Partnership Will Grow Farm to School Efforts

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Devona Bell 406-494-8668 devonab@ncat.org Anna Mullen 515-210-2483 anna@farmtoschool.org …

VABF AdminJune 19, 2019

VABF News

Local Farm Food and Products Needed – VABF Will Purchase

We are once again working with the Chefs at Hotel Roanoke to put as much local food on…

VABF AdminJune 19, 2019

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VABF News

VABF Podcast: local farms, food and capital

Sunday Morning Wake-up Call host Rick Moore talks with two VABF Board Members; Michael Reilly…

VABF AdminJune 19, 2019

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Recipes VABF News

Fried Cucumbers

Cucumber season is here! There are so many ways to enjoy cucumbers from simpleÂ fresh slices…

Mark Schonbeck MarkJune 19, 2019

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Policy VABF News

June Policy Updates

USDA Agency Relocation Update and Next Steps Thank Virginia’s Senators for Co-sponsoring Agriculture Research Integrity…

Mark Schonbeck MarkJune 19, 2019

Cover of The Worm Farmer's Handbook with an earthworm illustration.

Book Reviews VABF News

Book Review: The Worm Farmer’s Handbook

Rhonda Sherman: The Worm Farmer's Handbook: Mid- to Large-Scale Vermicomposting for Farms, Businesses, Municipalities, Schools…

Mark Schonbeck MarkJune 19, 2019

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Garden Tips VABF News

June Vegetable Gardening Tips

Early in June mulch tomatoes, peppers, okra, squash, cucumbers and asparagus if it hasn't already…

Mark Schonbeck MarkJune 19, 2019

VABF News

Agroforestry Informational Social

Join the Virginia Association for Biological Farming at theÂ 5 Points Music SanctuaryÂ for an Informational Social…

VABF AdminJune 18, 2019

VABF News

Lodging & Travel: Agroforestry Farming Workshop

Lodging at The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center On-site accommodations are available at The Hotel…

VABF AdminJune 14, 2019

Young seedlings growing in soil-filled peat pots on an orange tray.

Articles and Research VABF News

Paper Pot Transplanters for Organic Operations

Transplants in paper pots at Certified Naturally Grown certified Patchwork Farm in Copper Hill, Virginia.…

VABF AdminMay 16, 2019

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Recipes

Egg in a Nest

This time of year most small farmers have very little time for meal preparation in…

Mark Schonbeck MarkMay 16, 2019

Book cover of The Organic No-Till Farming Revolution by Andrew Mefferd.

Book Reviews VABF News

The Organic No-Till Farming Revolution: High Production Methods for Small-Scale Farmers

Andrew Mefferd New Society Publishers, January 2019, $29.99 Organic No-Till has been an unachievable…

Mark Schonbeck MarkMay 16, 2019

Green chives with purple flower buds growing densely.

Garden Tips VABF News

May Gardening Tips

Hooray for May! April showers bring May flowers and pollinators galore.Â Now that the soil…

Mark Schonbeck MarkMay 16, 2019

News & Resources

August Vegetable Gardening Tips

Agroforestry Farming Workshop Schedule

Garden Fresh Pico de Gallo

July Policy Updates: Cost-Share Program, Farm to School Act, NRCS meeting, Policy List Serve, NSAC Position, Livestock ACTION, Cover Cropping, Crop Insurance

July Vegetable Gardening Tips

Book Review: The Drought Resilient Farm

Agroforestry Banquet

New Partnership Will Grow Farm to School Efforts

Local Farm Food and Products Needed – VABF Will Purchase

VABF Podcast: local farms, food and capital

Fried Cucumbers

June Policy Updates

Book Review: The Worm Farmer’s Handbook

June Vegetable Gardening Tips

Agroforestry Informational Social

Lodging & Travel: Agroforestry Farming Workshop

Paper Pot Transplanters for Organic Operations

Egg in a Nest

The Organic No-Till Farming Revolution: High Production Methods for Small-Scale Farmers

May Gardening Tips

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