Farms
Agtually… As Hurricane Irene makes its march up the East Coast, the news coverage is focused on the impacts along the beaches and populous areas. Don’t forget, though, the impact on the rural areas… For the past six months, farmers have spent countless hours tending to their crops in hopes of a bountiful harvest this [...]
Continue reading about Impact of Hurricane Irene extends beyond the city…
We are excited to announce a new addition to Agtually… Stories and articles written by some of our fellow young farmers! The first of these stories is included below and has been written by Jordan Berryman of College Run Farms. Look for more of these “Straight from the farm…” stories over the coming months. By Jordan Berryman [...]
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Agtually… It is estimated that the world’s food production must double by 2050 in order to meet the dietary demands of the growing world population, which is forecast to increase from 6.8 billion people currently to over 9 billion people by 2050. Where will this increased food production come from? From continued inovation by our nation’s Farmers and [...]
Continue reading about Our Farms, Our Future… Have you thanked a farmer?
Last week, we had an opportunity to share a portion of the agriculture diversity across southeast Virginia and the Eastern Shore of Virginia with 16 members of the Kentucky Farm Bureau 2009-2010 LEAD Class. In addition to experiencing an evening on the ocenfront in Virginia Beach, the tour also included visits to see vegetable production at College [...]