Virginia Association Farming: The Seed Farmer Guide

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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

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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

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VABF News

Organic Transitioning

How to Transition Your Farm, Ranch or Business to Organic Resources for anyone interested in…

VABF AdminJune 19, 2023

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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

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Articles and Research Projects VABF 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

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VABF News

Farmer FAQ’s – Southern Piedmont Climate Smart Project

VABF AdminJune 19, 2023

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VABF News

Farmer Information Sheet – Southern Piedmont Climate Smart Project

VABF AdminJune 19, 2023

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VABF News

Farmer’s Market Information Sheet – Southern Piedmont Climate Smart Project

VABF AdminJune 19, 2023

VABF News

Farmers Market FAQ’s – Southern Piedmont Climate Smart Project

VABF AdminJune 19, 2023

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Policy

May 2023 Policy Updates

Update on Federal Organic Research Bills: Strengthening Organic Agriculture Research (SOAR) in the House…

VABF AdminMay 25, 2023

Classifieds

Organic Farm for Sale

Prince George County, Va 7 acres with modern barn, high tunnel, deer fencing And established…

VABF AdminMay 24, 2023

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VABF News

VABF is hiring an Operations Manager

Virginia Association for Biological Farming Operations Manager Part-time @ 20 hours per week $30 -…

VABF AdminMay 24, 2023

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Book Reviews

Compact Farms: 15 Proven Plans for Market Farms on 5 Acres or Less,

Compact Farms: 15 Proven Plans for Market Farms on 5 Acres or Less, Josh Volk,…

VABF AdminMay 23, 2023

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Garden Tips

May Vegetable Gardening Tips

By Ira Wallace of Southern Exposure Seed ExchangeÂ and the author ofÂ The Timber Press Guide to…

VABF AdminMay 23, 2023

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Grants and Scholarships

USDA Funding Available April 2023 updates

Local Agriculture Markets Program Funding Available Apply by May 2 On February 14, the…

VABF AdminApril 27, 2023

Policy

April Policy Updates

Thank you !! Thank you to all who signed the Farmers’ Climate Letter to Congress…

VABF AdminApril 27, 2023

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Book Reviews

Plant Science for Gardeners: Essentials for Growing Better Plants

Plant Science for Gardeners: Essentials for Growing Better Plants, Robert Pavlis, New Society Publishers, June…

VABF AdminApril 25, 2023

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Garden Tips

2023 April Vegetable Gardening Tips

Ira Wallace Southern Exposure Seed Exchange ,Author of The Timber Press Guide to Vegetable Gardening…

VABF AdminApril 25, 2023

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Policy

March 2023 Policy Updates

Take Action! Agriculture Resilience Act to be Introduced March 28 Let’s get our whole…

VABF AdminMarch 23, 2023

News & Resources

June Policy Updates by Mark Schonbeck

Compost Science for Gardeners, Simple Methods for Nutrient Rich Soil

Organic Transitioning

NRCS Announces $75 Million to Assist Producers Transitioning to Organic as Part of USDA’s Organic Transition Initiative

Transition to Organic Partnership Program

SOUTHERN PIEDMONT CLIMATE-SMART PROJECT

Farmer FAQ’s – Southern Piedmont Climate Smart Project

Farmer Information Sheet – Southern Piedmont Climate Smart Project

Farmer’s Market Information Sheet – Southern Piedmont Climate Smart Project

Farmers Market FAQ’s – Southern Piedmont Climate Smart Project

May 2023 Policy Updates

Organic Farm for Sale

VABF is hiring an Operations Manager

Compact Farms: 15 Proven Plans for Market Farms on 5 Acres or Less,

May Vegetable Gardening Tips

USDA Funding Available April 2023 updates

April Policy Updates

Plant Science for Gardeners: Essentials for Growing Better Plants

2023 April Vegetable Gardening Tips

March 2023 Policy Updates

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