Latest Department of Agriculture News Releases
Friday, March 15, 2013 · 02:15 pm
This year marks the 46th annual Excellence in Agriculture Awards banquet in celebration of National Ag Week, March 17 to 23. The banquet is held each year to recognize an individual, family or group for their accomplishments and contributions to the agricultural community.
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Tuesday, October 09, 2012 · 12:00 pm
The City of Virginia Beach Department of Agriculture will host the annual Harvest Fair at the Virginia Beach Farmers Market on Saturday, October 13, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come and see the livestock, poultry and antique tractor displays; take a step back in time by visiting ...
Thursday, March 15, 2012 · 11:30 am
On March 15, the Virginia Food System Council, along with other food and agriculture organizations, is rolling out a challenge to all Virginia households to spend at least $10 per week on locally-grown foods and beverages.
The impact of this statewide decision by households...
Thursday, December 08, 2011 · 11:30 am
Envision Virginia Beach 2040, a citizens group appointed by the City Council, will meet Friday, Dec. 16, from 9 to11 a.m. at the Strategic Growth Area Office in Town Center, 222 Central Park Ave., Armada Hoffler Building, Suite 1050. Dr. Deborah DiCroce, president of Tide...
Friday, September 16, 2011 · 01:30 pm
The City of Virginia Beach Farmers Market is hosting two upcoming baking contests: “Everybody Loves Chocolate,” sponsored by the Virginia Egg Council, and our Harvest Fair “Red Star Yeast Baking Contest,” sponsored by Red Star Yeast. Recipe submissions must be brought to t...
Wednesday, August 03, 2011 · 11:30 am
Governor Bob McDonnell has recognized the week of August 7 to 13 as Farmers’ Market Week in Virginia. Farmers markets have seen dramatic growth across the commonwealth in the last few years, from 88 markets in 2004 to around 200 in 2011.
“Farmers markets provide the pub...