Disaster can strike a farm with little warning, damaging roads, fencing, buildings, equipment, and access to livestock in minutes. A…
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GRASS Project Offers Incentives for Better Grazing Practices
GRASS gives beef cattle and sheep producers in Virginia and West Virginia a chance to improve grazing systems with technical…
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WNC AgOptions Grants Offer $10,000 for Family Farm Growth
WNC AgOptions is giving Western North Carolina farmers another chance to invest in their operations’ future through $10,000 grants for…
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Ranchers First Initiative Draws Focus to Beef Imports
Ranchers could gain new tools to rebuild the nation’s cattle herd, support regional meat processing, and reduce some of the…
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SUN Bucks: Who Qualifies and How to Apply
Virginia families who may qualify for summer grocery assistance have just over a week remaining to apply for the state’s…
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New USDA Cold Chain Grants Support Food Banks Nationwide
New USDA grants aim to help food banks and pantries handle more meat, dairy, eggs, produce, and other perishable foods—but…
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NCDEQ Funds Recycling Repairs & New Facilities
On June 2, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality announced $25 million in grants to 16 local governments across…
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A New Future for 253,000 Acres of Appalachian Woodlands
A 253,000-acre conservation project across Virginia, Tennessee, and Kentucky is opening land for recreation, supporting timber and solar development, and…
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Out of the Kitchen: Virginia’s New Food Freedom Law
Virginia home bakers, jam makers, and other small food producers will soon have more room to sell beyond the farmers…
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Regional Cleanups: How to Celebrate Earth Day This Year
As the frost melts away and exposes the familiar green of an Appalachian spring, attention turns to the ground beneath…
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