Virginia Association Farming: The Seed Farmer Guide

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Policy VABF News

2018 Farm Bill Delivers Many Wins, a Few Losses

Last week, the Farm Bill Conference delivered a 2018 Farm Bill, which both chambers of…

Mark Schonbeck MarkDecember 18, 2018

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Garden Tips

December Gardening Tips

When days are chilly and snow covers our gardens all I want to do is…

Mark Schonbeck MarkDecember 18, 2018

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Articles and Research VABF News

Organic Practices for Climate Mitigation, Adaptation, and Carbon Sequestration

Press Release Contact: Diana Jerkins, Research Program Director (831) 426-6606 December 4, 2018—Today the Organic…

Mark Schonbeck MarkDecember 4, 2018

Table listing mushroom-related farming topics and their difficulty levels.

VABF News

Ride & Room Share

Welcome to the ride and room sharing forum for the 25th annual Virginia Biological Farming…

Lindsay NewsomeNovember 29, 2018

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Articles and Research VABF News

Report: Agricultural Cooperatives

Opportunities and Challenges for African American Women in the South November 8, 2018 | Michael Paarlberg…

VABF AdminNovember 27, 2018

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Book Reviews VABF News

Farming While Black: Soul Fire Farm’s Practical Guide to Liberation on the Land

Farming While Black, Leah Penniman, Chelsea Green, November 2018 ISBN 978-1-60358-761-7, 368 pages, $34.95 Full…

Mark Schonbeck MarkNovember 15, 2018

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Recipes VABF News

Spontaneous Fall Sausage and Greens Soup

One of the joys of growing food on your own is experimenting with what is…

Mark Schonbeck MarkNovember 15, 2018

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Policy VABF News

2018 Midterm Election and the Stalled Farm Bill

With the Democratic Party now the majority in the House, the Agriculture Committee chairmanship will…

Mark Schonbeck MarkNovember 15, 2018

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Policy VABF News

VABF Policy Team Reconnects with Virginia NRCS State Technical Committee

On Thursday November 8, Jill Auburn attended the NRCS State Technical Committee (STC) meeting in…

Mark Schonbeck MarkNovember 15, 2018

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Garden Tips VABF News

November Gardening Tips

Time to slow down and prepare the garden for winter. Make sure all your hardy…

Mark Schonbeck MarkNovember 15, 2018

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Classifieds

HOW TO USE YOUR SEASONAL BOUNTY

Farmer-chef Nancy A. Maurelli can provide content for you, your friends and/or customers on how…

VABF AdminNovember 13, 2018

Classifieds

Free Organic Farm and Garden Supply Catalog

Email, Call or Order on our web site and free very informative Organic Farm and…

VABF AdminNovember 12, 2018

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Articles and Research VABF News

How to Conduct Research on Your Farm or Ranch

Online Version (Free): Download File Online Text Version Print Version: Free This 32-page Ag Innovations…

VABF AdminOctober 17, 2018

Book cover of 'Resilient Agriculture' by Laura Lengnick.

Book Reviews VABF News

Resilient Agriculture: Cultivating Food Systems for a Changing Climate by Laura Lengnick

Book Review, Resilient Agriculture: Cultivating Food Systems for a Changing Climate Laura Lengnick. New Society…

Mark Schonbeck MarkOctober 16, 2018

A list of agricultural and gardening topics.

Policy VABF News

Opposition Mounts to USDA Relocation and Reorganization Proposals

USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue’s proposal to relocate the Economic Research Service (ERS) and National Institute…

Mark Schonbeck MarkOctober 16, 2018

Infographic on building equity in agriculture with statistics and goals.

Policy VABF News

2014 Farm Bill Expires: Key Programs Suspended until 2018 Farm Bill Passes

On September 30, the 2014 Farm Bill expired, with neither a new Farm Bill nor…

Mark Schonbeck MarkOctober 16, 2018

Raw chicken parts and herbs on a wooden board.

Recipes VABF News

Edible Goose Creek Chicken Bone Broth

2 chicken backs 4 chicken feet shiitake mushrooms dried or fresh herbs 2 tablespoons vinegar…

Mark Schonbeck MarkOctober 16, 2018

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Garden Tips VABF News

October Gardening Tips

According to the calendar fall is here but for now our veggie garden is still…

Mark Schonbeck MarkOctober 16, 2018

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Policy

An Eater’s Guide To Congress

Explore how your member of Congress voted on policies that make our food system more…

VABF AdminSeptember 27, 2018

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Policy

Farm Bill Expires Sept.30…

It is time to call or e-mail your Representative and Senators with an urgent message: we…

Mark Schonbeck MarkSeptember 26, 2018

News & Resources

2018 Farm Bill Delivers Many Wins, a Few Losses

December Gardening Tips

Organic Practices for Climate Mitigation, Adaptation, and Carbon Sequestration

Ride & Room Share

Report: Agricultural Cooperatives

Farming While Black: Soul Fire Farm’s Practical Guide to Liberation on the Land

Spontaneous Fall Sausage and Greens Soup

2018 Midterm Election and the Stalled Farm Bill

VABF Policy Team Reconnects with Virginia NRCS State Technical Committee

November Gardening Tips

HOW TO USE YOUR SEASONAL BOUNTY

Free Organic Farm and Garden Supply Catalog

How to Conduct Research on Your Farm or Ranch

Resilient Agriculture: Cultivating Food Systems for a Changing Climate by Laura Lengnick

Opposition Mounts to USDA Relocation and Reorganization Proposals

2014 Farm Bill Expires: Key Programs Suspended until 2018 Farm Bill Passes

Edible Goose Creek Chicken Bone Broth

October Gardening Tips

An Eater’s Guide To Congress

Farm Bill Expires Sept.30…

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