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    Farms to Families project in Montgomery County supports farmers and families in need , article

    From July 2024 to December 2025, Montgomery County's Farms to Families program procured and distributed over 15,275 pounds of local ground beef and 13,500 pounds of fresh produce to more than 4,000 families in need. This program was made possible by a $150,000 Local Food Purchase Assistance Plus (LFPA+) grant from the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

    Date: Mar 10, 2026 -
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    Virtual fencing may offer a cost-effective alternative for Southwest Virginia farms , article

    Grazing animals require fencing to remain in designated pastures and prevent them from wandering, but fences are expensive and time-consuming to install and maintain. Farmers with limited mobility face additional challenges, and not all land-use scenarios allow for the installation of fencing.

    Date: Mar 10, 2026 -
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    Got woods? You need a forest management plan. , article

    Whether your goals are wildlife habitat, timber, recreation, or simply leaving something meaningful behind, a written forest management plan turns your vision into action.

    Date: Mar 16, 2026 -
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    Virginia grain crops Spring 2026 update , article

    Based on forecasts for March 2026, Virginia is experiencing an unseasonably warm, dry, and potentially volatile, weather pattern following a winter that has already accelerated early development in some small grains. Extremely warm, with temperatures potentially in the 70s F to low 80s F, which is well above normal for early March. A strong cold front swept through Virginia on March 12, bringing an abrupt end to warm, springlike weather causing temperatures to drop back to the 50s F.

    Date: Mar 17, 2026 -
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    Voices of Virginia 4-H: Inbound exchange program broadens horizons , article

    Joshua Sierra-Davidson, a Fauquier county 4-H alum, is currently in Japan working as an in intern with the Labo International Exchange Program, a partner of the 4-H Inbound Exchange program. He previously hosted two inbound exchange students, and shares his experience here.

    Date: Mar 17, 2026 -
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