Please save the dates for the 2018 Virginia Farm-to-Table Conference and plan to attend to hear mind-stretching ideas and instruction! Speakers and panelists will address and share their experiences about the microbial roots of life and health, agricultural behavioral health, food … Continue reading
Livestock management is critical for farm profitability and sound environmental stewardship. Below are best management practices (BMPs) that have been developed for livestock management to encourage soil and water conservation across Virginia. For updates on technical assistance and current programs … Continue reading
Like pieces of a puzzle, best management practices developed and implemented should be part of a system and whole farm plan for building soil health, conserving water, reducing any potential environmental impact, enhancing competitiveness, and strengthening farm profitability and viability. … Continue reading
Virginia Cooperative Extension and USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service, in cooperation with community partners, is planning the upcoming 2014 Virginia Farm to Table Conference, Buy Fresh Buy Local Networking Mixer to encourage Nutrition, Health and Sustainability from the Ground Up. This … Continue reading
Many of us are familiar with the concept of “farm to school,” a practice becoming more and more popular with school districts trying to increase healthy eating, stabilize their local economies, and promote more sustainable food to table practices. While … Continue reading
Urban agriculture – a topic that appears to be gaining much attention because of its potential to ensure food security and increase the consumption of local food. But what is urban agriculture… and does it mean everyone will have cows … Continue reading
Do we really need more laws and regulations or can we promote healthier communities through sound effective food policy? As different projects, programs and initiatives are developed around Virginia and the country to address obstacles, challenges and needed change in … Continue reading
Are you keeping your soil covered and healthy? Ray Archuleta, a soil health specialist with USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, shared 7 key concepts for keeping soil covered and healthy at the recent 2012 Virginia Farm to Table Conference. The … Continue reading
In a 1995 article on leadership and organizational change, John Kotter of the Harvard Business School outlined eight reasons why transformational efforts fail and what is needed to create and sustain change. As different projects, programs and initiatives are developed … Continue reading