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    News & Resources

    Book Review: The Drought Resilient Farm Cover of a book titled 'Drought Resilient Farm' with a hand holding a water hose.Book ReviewsVABF News

    Book Review: The Drought Resilient Farm

    Book Review: Dale Strickler: The Drought Resilient Farm, Practical Strategies for Drought Resilience on Farm…
    Mark Schonbeck Mark
    Mark Schonbeck MarkJuly 17, 2019
    Agroforestry Banquet VABF News

    Agroforestry Banquet

    Do you support local food systems? Do you believe in regenerative agriculture, organic farming, and…
    VABF Admin
    VABF AdminJune 21, 2019
    New Partnership Will Grow Farm to School Efforts Freshly harvested beetroots with leafy tops.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 Admin
    VABF AdminJune 19, 2019
    Local Farm Food and Products Needed – VABF Will Purchase 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 Admin
    VABF AdminJune 19, 2019
    VABF Podcast: local farms, food and capital Four men standing together, smiling at the camera.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 Admin
    VABF AdminJune 19, 2019
    Fried Cucumbers Frying plantain slices in a skillet with oil.RecipesVABF News

    Fried Cucumbers

    Cucumber season is here! There are so many ways to enjoy cucumbers from simple fresh slices…
    Mark Schonbeck Mark
    Mark Schonbeck MarkJune 19, 2019
    June Policy Updates A man holding a basket of fresh vegetables in a garden.PolicyVABF News

    June Policy Updates

    USDA Agency Relocation Update and Next Steps Thank Virginia’s Senators for Co-sponsoring Agriculture Research Integrity…
    Mark Schonbeck Mark
    Mark Schonbeck MarkJune 19, 2019
    Book Review: The Worm Farmer’s Handbook Cover of The Worm Farmer's Handbook with an earthworm illustration.Book ReviewsVABF 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 Mark
    Mark Schonbeck MarkJune 19, 2019
    June Vegetable Gardening Tips Freshly harvested peanuts with roots and vines on a red surface.Garden TipsVABF News

    June Vegetable Gardening Tips

    Early in June mulch tomatoes, peppers, okra, squash, cucumbers and asparagus if it hasn't already…
    Mark Schonbeck Mark
    Mark Schonbeck MarkJune 19, 2019
    Agroforestry Informational Social VABF News

    Agroforestry Informational Social

    Join the Virginia Association for Biological Farming at the 5 Points Music Sanctuary for an Informational Social…
    VABF Admin
    VABF AdminJune 18, 2019
    Lodging & Travel: Agroforestry Farming Workshop A woman standing outdoors with two donkeys.VABF News

    Lodging & Travel: Agroforestry Farming Workshop

    Lodging at The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center On-site accommodations are available at The Hotel…
    VABF Admin
    VABF AdminJune 14, 2019
    Paper Pot Transplanters for Organic Operations Young seedlings growing in soil-filled peat pots on an orange tray.Articles and ResearchVABF News

    Paper Pot Transplanters for Organic Operations

    Transplants in paper pots at Certified Naturally Grown certified Patchwork Farm in Copper Hill, Virginia.…
    VABF Admin
    VABF AdminMay 16, 2019
    Egg in a Nest A baked potato with avocado and herbs on a wooden plate.Recipes

    Egg in a Nest

    This time of year most small farmers have very little time for meal preparation in…
    Mark Schonbeck Mark
    Mark Schonbeck MarkMay 16, 2019
    The Organic No-Till Farming Revolution: High Production Methods for Small-Scale Farmers Book cover of The Organic No-Till Farming Revolution by Andrew Mefferd.Book ReviewsVABF 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 Mark
    Mark Schonbeck MarkMay 16, 2019
    May Gardening Tips Green chives with purple flower buds growing densely.Garden TipsVABF News

    May Gardening Tips

    Hooray for May! April showers bring May flowers and pollinators galore.  Now that the soil…
    Mark Schonbeck Mark
    Mark Schonbeck MarkMay 16, 2019
    VABF “Time Bank” Rows of young plants growing under a protective greenhouse cover.VABF News

    VABF “Time Bank”

    The VABF may soon offer a free online networking tool for skilled farm labor. The…
    Mark Schonbeck Mark
    Mark Schonbeck MarkMay 16, 2019
    Farmer John: Hard-working honeybees need a helping hand A bee collecting nectar from white flowers.VABF News

    Farmer John: Hard-working honeybees need a helping hand

    All hail the mighty, tiny, flying teddy bear of the insect world – the honey…
    Mark Schonbeck Mark
    Mark Schonbeck MarkMay 16, 2019
    May Policy: Representative Spanberger, EQIP, NIFA and ERS Relocation Action Item, 2020 Budget and Annual Appropriations, Nutrition Incentives Program Logo of Seven Springs Farm with pears and a natural theme.PolicyVABF News

    May Policy: Representative Spanberger, EQIP, NIFA and ERS Relocation Action Item, 2020 Budget and Annual Appropriations, Nutrition Incentives Program

    VABF Policy Team Meets with Representative Spanberger   During the two week long Congressional Easter…
    Mark Schonbeck Mark
    Mark Schonbeck MarkMay 15, 2019
    OFRF Continues Funding for Plant Breeding Project A pile of fresh cucumbers with dark green skin.Articles and ResearchVABF News

    OFRF Continues Funding for Plant Breeding Project

    Press Release Contact: Brise Tencer, Executive Director (831) 426-6606 April 29, 2019–Development, testing, and release of…
    Mark Schonbeck Mark
    Mark Schonbeck MarkApril 30, 2019
    Produce Safety Rule Draft Guidance Recorded Webinar: How and Why Growers Should Comment Event poster for the 21st Annual Virginia Biological Farming Conference in Roanoke, 2020.VABF News

    Produce Safety Rule Draft Guidance Recorded Webinar: How and Why Growers Should Comment

    Comments for FDA’s Produce Safety Rule (PSR) Draft Guidance are due April 22, 2019. If…
    VABF Admin
    VABF AdminApril 18, 2019
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    1327 Grandin Rd SW, Roanoke  VA 25015             434-299-8007
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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!

    Tickets are limited, register now! https://rodalei Tickets are limited, register now! https://rodaleinstitute.org/investing-in-regenerative-organic-agriculture/
    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 
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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 & small 🌾 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.

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    VABF 2024 in Review 🌱 Our Farmer Listening Sessi 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: 🌱 Veget 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 
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    Hey VABF Members! It’s time to vote on Nominees an 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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