VABF NewsWeb Resources Crisis Support for Agricultural Communities https://www.agrisafe.org/agristress-helpline/VABF AdminAugust 29, 2023
VABF News Organic Investments Need a Boost in the 2023 Farm Bill The Opportunities in Organic Act would help U.S. farms meet consumer demand by reducing barriers to…VABF AdminAugust 29, 2023
Policy Policy Updates August 2023 Cost Share for Virginia Farmers to Protect Soil and Water Robust funding and streamlined paperwork…VABF AdminAugust 29, 2023
Grants and ScholarshipsVA Farming ResourcesVirginia Farming Resources Virginia Tech Study on Responsible Innovation in Digital and Precision Farming VABF AdminAugust 29, 2023
Book Reviews The Seed Detective: Uncovering the Secret Histories of Remarkable Vegetables Book Review The Seed Detective: Uncovering the Secret Histories of Remarkable Vegetables, Adam Alexander, Chelsea…VABF AdminAugust 28, 2023
Garden Tips August Vegetable Gardening Tips So Much to Sow in August! August is a busy, busy month. Many gardeners don’t…Ira WallaceAugust 28, 2023
Policy Farm Bill Update and Next Steps – Late July 2023 By Mark Schonbeck As the September 30 expiration date for the current Farm Bill approaches,…VABF AdminJuly 26, 2023
Grants and ScholarshipsPolicy Cost Share for Virginia Farmers to Protect Soil and Water Robust funding and streamlined paperwork for Fiscal Year 2024 The Virginia Department of Conservation and…VABF AdminJuly 26, 2023
Policy Working Trees, Grasslands, and Buffers for Conservation Act of 2023 Working lands conservation options are popular amongst farmers and ranchers and in high demand. The…VABF AdminJuly 25, 2023
Book Reviews The Home-Scale Forest Garden: How to Plan, Plant and Tend a Resilient Edible Landscape The Home-Scale Forest Garden: How to Plan, Plant and Tend a Resilient Edible Landscape, Dani…VABF AdminJuly 25, 2023
Garden Tips June Vegetable Gardening Tips By Ira Wallace of Southern Exposure Seed Exchange and the author of The Timber Press Guide to…Ira WallaceJune 22, 2023
Policy June Policy Updates by Mark Schonbeck Protect Funding for USDA Research into Climate Impacts on Agriculture VABF joins 50 other organizations…VABF AdminJune 21, 2023
Book Reviews Compost Science for Gardeners, Simple Methods for Nutrient Rich Soil Compost Science for Gardeners, Simple Methods for Nutrient Rich Soil, Robert Pavlis, New Society Publishers,…VABF AdminJune 21, 2023
VABF News Organic Transitioning How to Transition Your Farm, Ranch or Business to Organic Resources for anyone interested in…VABF AdminJune 19, 2023
VABF News NRCS Announces $75 Million to Assist Producers Transitioning to Organic as Part of USDA’s Organic Transition Initiative NRCS Announces $75 Million to Assist Producers Transitioning to Organic as Part of USDA’s Organic…VABF AdminJune 19, 2023
VABF News Transition to Organic Partnership Program The Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) is investing up to $100 million over five…VABF AdminJune 19, 2023
Articles and ResearchProjectsVABF News SOUTHERN PIEDMONT CLIMATE-SMART PROJECT Rodale Institute, in partnership with a team of twelve universities, farming NGOs, and consulting firms,…VABF AdminJune 19, 2023
VABF News Farmer’s Market Information Sheet – Southern Piedmont Climate Smart Project VABF AdminJune 19, 2023