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New Abingdon Shop Makes Room for Bulk and Local Goods

Josh Mason Jul 27, 2026 0

Most of the dry goods at Patchwork Provisions are sold by weight. Customers can bring their own containers or choose…

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General Science & Tech

Smart Loaders & Suspension: Deere’s New 6R and 6M Tractors

Josh Mason Jun 9, 2026 0

John Deere’s model-year 2027 updates to the 6R and 6M tractor lines are not just about more horsepower. For farms…

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General Weather

Beyond the Green: Virginia’s Drought Persists Under the Surface

Josh Mason May 29, 2026 0

Recent storms have greened pastures and fields across Virginia, but state drought officials say the rain has not ended the…

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Government

Virginia Tech Secures $3.5M for New Composting Facility

Josh Mason Apr 21, 2026 0

BLACKSBURG, Va. — The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality has committed nearly $8 million to something most people don’t think…

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Science & Tech

Robots & Drones: The New Tools for Mountain Farmers

Josh Mason Jan 30, 2026 0

The topography of the Appalachian Highlands—characterized by steep grades, fragmented pastureland, and variable microclimates—has historically limited the efficiency of conventional…

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General

A Successful Small Business Saturday on Bristol’s State St.

Josh Mason Dec 2, 2025 0

The Spirit of Small Business Saturday If you were anywhere near Bristol this past Saturday, November 29, 2025, you didn’t…

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General

The Genuine Folks of the Lebanon Farmers Market Community

Josh Mason Aug 5, 2025 0

LEBANON, Va. — The air in Lebanon on a market day is thick with more than just the scent of…

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Master Gardeners
General

Master Gardener Programs Empower Passionate People

Josh Mason Jul 23, 2025 0

What Exactly Do They Do? Hello, mountain gardeners and nature lovers! Have you ever admired the lush greenery of the…

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Science & Tech

Top 5 New Farm Equipment Technologies Revolutionizing Agriculture in 2025

Josh Mason Jun 2, 2025 0

Farmers are no strangers to innovation, but 2025 is shaping up to be a milestone year for agricultural equipment. With…

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