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2022 National Organic Research Agenda

The Organic Farming Research Foundation presents the 2022 National Organic Research Agenda (NORA), a report…

VABF AdminDecember 26, 2022

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Policy

December 2022 Policy Updates

By Mark Schonbeck New Free Southern Soil Health Course! OFRF’s New Online Course Gives Organic…

VABF AdminDecember 26, 2022

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Book Reviews

From The Ground Up, Columns from the Princess Anne Independent News

Book Review From The Ground Up, Columns from the Princess Anne Independent News, John D…

VABF AdminDecember 26, 2022

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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…

VABF AdminDecember 26, 2022

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Classifieds

Honey Bees for Spring 2023

We have our Purebred Russian Honey Bees on Sale! Our 3lb Packages, 5 Frame Nucs…

VABF AdminNovember 24, 2022

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Job Opportunities

Farm Manager Position for Project Grows

The farm manager will possess strong experience and knowledge of ecological, year-round vegetable production as…

VABF AdminNovember 23, 2022

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Job Opportunities

Farm Manager

Manage a Certified Naturally Grown farm, help train beginning farmers, support rural access to healthy…

VABF AdminNovember 23, 2022

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VABF News

Nominations being accepted for VABF Board of Directors

Calling all VABF members! Our Board of Director elections are coming up and we’re looking for…

VABF AdminNovember 23, 2022

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Recipes

Balsamic-Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Balsamic-Roasted Brussels Sprouts Ingredients: ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil 3 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar 2 Tbsp. honey 2 tsp.…

VABF AdminNovember 23, 2022

Policy

November Policy Updates

By Mark Schonbeck USDA Launches 2022 Census of Agriculture Your participation will help build better…

VABF AdminNovember 22, 2022

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VABF News

FFAR Announces $1 Million for Organic Research at Tuskegee University

FFAR NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Michelle Olgers, 804.304.4200, molgers@foundationfar.org FFAR Announces $1 Million for…

VABF AdminNovember 22, 2022

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Book Reviews

Resilient Agriculture: Cultivating Food Systems for a Changing Climate

Book Review Resilient Agriculture: Cultivating Food Systems for a Changing Climate, expanded and updated second…

VABF AdminNovember 22, 2022

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Garden Tips

2022 November Gardening Tips from a Master Gardener

by Ira Wallace of Southern Exposure Seed Exchange author of The Timber Press Guide to…

VABF AdminNovember 22, 2022

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VABF News

2023 Speaker Tracks

9 Tracks - 57 Sessions Speaker session scheduleÂ |Â Â Session summariesÂ | Â Speaker Bios Updated 1/3/23

Lindsay NewsomeNovember 17, 2022

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Grants and Scholarships

Submit a Southern SARE Producer Grant Application

Submit a Southern SARE Producer Grant Application Producer Grants are research grants. To be considered for…

VABF AdminOctober 25, 2022

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Recipes

Fresh Pumpkin Soup

Ingredients: 8 cups chopped fresh pumpkin (about 3 pounds) 4 cups chicken broth 3 small…

VABF AdminOctober 25, 2022

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Articles and Research VABF News

Sowing Hunger – Reaping Profits Report

Mark Schonbeck MarkOctober 25, 2022

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Policy

October 2022 Policy Updates

Farm Bill 2023 kicks off NSAC Farmer Fly-in Success Advocating for a sustainable 2023 Farm…

Mark Schonbeck MarkOctober 25, 2022

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Book Reviews

Crop Planning for Vegetable Growers

It’s the time of year to be thinking about plans for the next growing season.…

Mark Schonbeck MarkOctober 20, 2022

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Garden Tips

2022 October Gardening Tips

Fall is here but for we are still enjoying sweet and hot peppers as well…

Mark Schonbeck MarkOctober 19, 2022

News & Resources

2022 National Organic Research Agenda

December 2022 Policy Updates

From The Ground Up, Columns from the Princess Anne Independent News

December Vegetable Gardening Tips

Honey Bees for Spring 2023

Farm Manager Position for Project Grows

Farm Manager

Nominations being accepted for VABF Board of Directors

Balsamic-Roasted Brussels Sprouts

November Policy Updates

FFAR Announces $1 Million for Organic Research at Tuskegee University

Resilient Agriculture: Cultivating Food Systems for a Changing Climate

2022 November Gardening Tips from a Master Gardener

2023 Speaker Tracks

Submit a Southern SARE Producer Grant Application

Fresh Pumpkin Soup

Sowing Hunger – Reaping Profits Report

October 2022 Policy Updates

Crop Planning for Vegetable Growers

2022 October Gardening Tips

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