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Virginia's 'Styrofoam' ban reaches every food outlet, from trucks to caterers, on July 1
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (410+ words) As of July 1, consumers in Virginia may notice changes in their takeout orders following expanded regulations that now prohibit most food-serving businesses from using polystyrene containers. According to a report from The Richmonder, Virginia is broadening enforcement of its ban…...
Virginia's vineyards suffer damage after April freeze
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (559+ words) In the early morning of April 21st, wineries across Virginia recorded cold temperatures, dipping into the low 20s. Adam Fariss runs Iron Heart winery in Pulaski County in the New River Valley. “We encountered the worst frost event that I have seen…...
Wineries across Virginia devastated by last week’s cold weather
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (458+ words) Wineries across much of Virginia lost significant portions of their grape crops last week after a destructive freeze, setting back an already struggling industry and resulting in gaps in the availability of some local wines from 2026 starting next spring. The…...
Calling all green thumbs: Plant sale happening at Norfolk Botanical Garden
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (89+ words) Norfolk Botanical Garden is holding its annual Spring Plant Sale this weekend. The sale is happening Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the garden, located at 6700 Azalea Garden Road. For... Norfolk Botanical Garden is holding its annual Spring Plant Sale…...
Norfolk agricultural hall of fame seeks new crop of inductees
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (420+ words) Waterford museum exhibit honours farming pioneers whose reach extended beyond rural county. Angela Ferreira, assistant curator at the Waterford Agricultural and Heritage Museum, says the Norfolk County Agricultural Hall of Fame honours the unsung stories of Norfolk’s farming pioneers. Few…...
At a Virginia vineyard, volunteers are fighting to eliminate this invasive pest
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (85+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. The invasive insects, which one winery owner called “vampires,” have wreaked havoc…...
Rare plants arrive at Norfolk Botanical's $50 million 'Garden of Tomorrow' as opening delayed
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (344+ words) NORFOLK, Va. — The Norfolk Botanical Garden is installing rare and endangered plants in its new $50 million Garden of Tomorrow project, which is now slated to open late summer following construction delays. The 26,000-square-foot Perry Conservatory will feature rare and endangered…...
Lambs spring into schools to help children learn about farm animals
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (415+ words) Children have been caring for spring lambs at their schools this week as part of a "hands on" farming education initiative. The Learn About Livestock project is run by the Food & Farming Discovery Trust (FFDT), the educational arm of the…...
Invasive plants are spreading across Virginia. Here's what experts say you can do about it.
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (355+ words) Invasive plant species have taken root across Virginia, and experts are now offering advice on how to protect native plants and your yard during National Invasive Species Awareness Week. â Invasive plant species have taken root across Virginia and the…...
Farmers tend to livestock as morning rain turns to heavy snow in Virginia
9+ mon, 4+ day ago (265+ words) DINWIDDIE COUNTY, Va. — Farmers in Dinwiddie County worked through snowy conditions Monday morning to ensure their livestock remained safe and healthy as winter weather moved through the area. What began as rain early in the morning transformed into snow by…...