Virginia Association Farming: The Seed Farmer Guide

Surveys and Action Items

Small Farms Survey to Expand Conservation Cost-share Eligibility

Small Farms Survey to Expand Conservation Cost-share Eligibility We are working on trying to expand…

VABF AdminApril 26, 2024

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Policy

April Policy Updates

By Mark Schonbeck, VABF Policy Liason Take Action A Farm Bill for All Farmers: Conservation…

Mark Schonbeck MarkApril 26, 2024

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Book Reviews

Book Review: The New Seed Starters Handbook

Nancy Bubel with Jean Nick, 2018, 452 pages Book Review by Pam Dawling, Author of…

Pam DawlingApril 26, 2024

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Garden Tips

April Vegetable Gardening Tips

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

Ira WallaceApril 26, 2024

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Soil Health Case Study Piedmont Ag, Fauquier, VA

VABF AdminApril 26, 2024

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Soil Health Case Study: Brandon Farms, Essex County, Virginia

VABF AdminApril 26, 2024

Policy

March Policy Updates

By Mark Schonbeck, VABF Policy Liason Take Action Fair Credit for Farmers Act - S.2668,…

Mark Schonbeck MarkMarch 26, 2024

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Book Reviews

The Barefoot Farmer, Volumes I and II

The Barefoot Farmer, Volumes I and II. Jeff Poppen, 2001 and 2021, 233 and 221…

Pam DawlingMarch 26, 2024

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Garden Tips

March Vegetable Gardening Tips

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

Ira WallaceMarch 26, 2024

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Policy

February Policy Updates

By Mark Schonbeck, VABF Policy Liason What Are â€œAgricultural Appropriations? And what do they mean…

Mark Schonbeck MarkFebruary 25, 2024

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Garden Tips

February Vegetable Gardening Tips

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

Ira WallaceFebruary 25, 2024

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Classifieds VABF News

34-acre Farm available in Lancaster Virginia

34-acre Farm available in Lancaster Virginia My family owns a beautiful 34-acre farm on a…

VABF AdminFebruary 8, 2024

Policy

January 2024 Policy Updates

Rest Next Farm Bill The House and Senate Agriculture Committees are still working on…

Mark Schonbeck MarkJanuary 30, 2024

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Book Reviews

The Lean Micro Farm: How to Get Small, Embrace Local, Live Better, and Work Less

The Lean Micro Farm: How to Get Small, Embrace Local, Live Better, and Work Less.…

Pam DawlingJanuary 30, 2024

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Garden Tips

January Gardening Tips

by Ira Wallace of Southern Exposure Seed Exchange author of the new Grow Great Vegetables…

Ira WallaceJanuary 30, 2024

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Articles and Research

Why Does Diversity in Plant Species Causes Higher Farming Yield? Soil pathogens harmful to plants have a harder time thriving amongst diverse plant species

LAWRENCE, Kan. — A study appearing in Nature Communications based on field and greenhouse experiments at the University of…

VABF AdminDecember 27, 2023

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Policy

December 2023 Policy Updates

Take Action! Shaping the Next Farm Bill Delays in Congressional action on the…

Mark Schonbeck MarkDecember 27, 2023

A book cover titled 'The Winter Market Gardener' with a snowy outdoor scene and a person carrying green crates.

Book Reviews

The Winter Market Gardener: A Successful Grower’s Handbook for Year-Round Harvests

The Winter Market Gardener: A Successful Grower’s Handbook for Year-Round Harvests, Jean-Martin Fortier and Catherine…

Pam DawlingDecember 27, 2023

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Garden Tips

December Vegetable Gardening Tips

by Ira Wallace of Southern Exposure Seed Exchange Â & author of Grow Great Vegetables in…

Ira WallaceDecember 27, 2023

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Job Opportunities Surveys and Action Items VABF News

Regional Ambassador Program

VABF Ambassador Program Role:Â The Regional Ambassador is VABFâ€™s representative for promoting biological farming and…

VABF AdminDecember 17, 2023

News & Resources

Small Farms Survey to Expand Conservation Cost-share Eligibility

April Policy Updates

Book Review: The New Seed Starters Handbook

April Vegetable Gardening Tips

Soil Health Case Study Piedmont Ag, Fauquier, VA

Soil Health Case Study: Brandon Farms, Essex County, Virginia

March Policy Updates

The Barefoot Farmer, Volumes I and II

March Vegetable Gardening Tips

February Policy Updates

February Vegetable Gardening Tips

34-acre Farm available in Lancaster Virginia

January 2024 Policy Updates

The Lean Micro Farm: How to Get Small, Embrace Local, Live Better, and Work Less

January Gardening Tips

Why Does Diversity in Plant Species Causes Higher Farming Yield? Soil pathogens harmful to plants have a harder time thriving amongst diverse plant species

December 2023 Policy Updates

The Winter Market Gardener: A Successful Grower’s Handbook for Year-Round Harvests

December Vegetable Gardening Tips

Regional Ambassador Program

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