Virginia Hams Remain a Favorite for Holiday Tables
RICHMOND—If you’re a history buff, nothing beats the holiday tradition of a Virginia ham. “A Virginia ham or a country ham is always a popular gift,” said Tony Banks, a commodity marketing specialist...
View ArticleTrade Conference Highlights Importance of Virginia Agricultural Exports
RICHMOND—Virginia farmers and other industry experts will have the chance to find out how they can benefit from the global marketplace March 7 and 8 at the fifth annual Governor’s Conference on...
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Web Scam Targets Businesses with Fake Invoice
Businesses around the country are reporting that they have been receiving “invoices” claiming that the recipients owe payment for managed DNS Backup Business Services. The document that is the source...
View ArticleNew Approach to Water Purification Could Reduce Impact of Fracking
CAMBRIDGE, MA — Increased natural gas production is seen as a crucial step away from the greenhouse gas emissions of coal plants and toward U.S. energy independence. But natural gas wells have...
View ArticleNational Parks Fall Into Step With Administration on Perils of Sequestration
WASHINGTON – Today the National Park Service released the results of a study conducted to show the economic impact of parks on local economies. The peer-reviewed report stated that National Parks...
View ArticleNumber of Farms in Virginia Down Slightly in 2012
According to the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS), the number of farms in Virginia in 2012 is estimated at 46,200. This is down 200 farms from the 2011 survey. Surveys...
View ArticleJob Burnout Can Compromise Heart Health
Americans work longer hours, take fewer vacation days, and retire later than employees in other industrialized countries around the globe. With such demanding careers, it’s no surprise that many...
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Commonwealth Center For Advanced Manufacturing Unveils New Research And...
RICHMOND, Va., March 25, 2013 – The Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CCAM) near Richmond, Va., today unveiled its new 62,000 square foot research facility during a grand opening event....
View ArticleAgritourism in a Creative Economy Workshop Coming May 8th
Farms are inviting visitors to tour a vineyard, enjoy hayrides, buy their produce, and eat ice cream made from the local dairy’s milk. If agritourism is part of your business plan for your farm, the...
View ArticleMicrosoft Phone Scam Makes a Resurgence
Cybercriminals often use the names of well-known companies, like ours, in their scams. They think it will convince you to give them money or your personal information. While they usually use email to...
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