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Senate passes CBD bill to restrict products sold at Virginia farmers markets, loosen fees
This bill would allow brick-and-mortar stores to sell at festivals, fairs, farmers markets and other temporary locations ...
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VFB president: Collaboration key to creating rural opportunity
Virginia’s secretary of agriculture and forestry. Speakers discussed broadband access, rising energy demand and other key issues impacting rural communities. Lohr said a strong rural economy ...
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Grown Here at Home: Efforts to rebuild continue for farmers and foresters
RICHMOND, Va. (WDBJ) - Agriculture is Virginia’s largest private industry and forestry is the third leading. Combined they have over $1 billion in economic impact. Nearly half a million people ...
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Forest sustainability funding awarded to 70 Virginia localities
The Virginia Department of Forestry (DOF) has announced the awardees of the 2025 fiscal year Forest Sustainability Fund. This year, $2.5 million will be distributed from the Fund to 70 ...
Mitch McConnell introduces bill to support White Oak trees crucial to bourbon industry
U.S. senators have introduced a bill with bipartisan support that would support White Oak trees, which are crucial to bourbon ...
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Grown Here at Home: Efforts to rebuild continue for farmers and foresters in wake of Helene
RICHMOND, Va. (WDBJ) - Agriculture is Virginia’s largest private industry and forestry is the third leading. Combined they have over $100 billion in economic impact. Nearly half a million people ...