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Expert advice for Virginia producers facing spring drought conditions , articleAs drought conditions persist across Virginia, livestock and forage specialists urge cattle producers to take immediate action to protect pastures, conserve feed resources, and prepare for long-term impacts on herd management.
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Native turfgrass isn’t always the best fit for Virginia lawns , articleAs gardeners increasingly look for sustainable and wildlife-friendly landscaping options, interest in native plants has surged across Virginia. But when it comes to lawns, the idea of “choosing native” is more complicated than you might expect.
Date: June 2026 - -
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Expert advice for Virginia producers facing spring drought conditions , articleAs drought conditions persist across Virginia, livestock and forage specialists urge cattle producers to take immediate action to protect pastures, conserve feed resources, and prepare for long-term impacts on herd management.
Date: May 2026 - -
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Virginia 4-H members highlight community changemakers at National 4-H Conference , articleEach year, Virginia 4-H'ers attend National 4-H Conference in Arlington, Virginia. National 4-H Conference is the flagship youth development opportunity of USDA, hosted by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). Sophia Robinson, a Tazewell County 4-H'er and Leah Johnson, a Roanoke County 4-H’er reflect on their 2026 experience.
Date: May 2026 - -
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Voices of Virginia 4-H: Day at the Capitol , articleCooper Joines, a Virginia 4-H Youth Livestock Ambassador from Montgomery County, recently visited Richmond as part of Virginia 4-H's Day at the Capitol program.
Date: May 2026 -
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