Virginia Association Farming: The Seed Farmer Guide

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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

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Grants and Scholarships Policy

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

News & Resources

Farm Bill Update and Next Steps – Late July 2023

Cost Share for Virginia Farmers to Protect Soil and Water

Working Trees, Grasslands, and Buffers for Conservation Act of 2023

The Home-Scale Forest Garden: How to Plan, Plant and Tend a Resilient Edible Landscape

June Vegetable Gardening Tips

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

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