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Effect of weather changes: USDA revises planting zones for Virginia

Revised USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map is important to farmers and gardeners because the map recommends when and what to plant based on weather conditions/hardiness zones. Virginia a half-zone warmer.

State fish hatchery discovers disease among trout—but still safe to eat

trout anglers are likely to see a reduction in trout stocking, particularly in Dickenson, Buchanan, Wise, Lee, Scott, Russell, Washington, Smyth, Tazewell, and Grayson Counties. DWR is working to reallocate fish as feasible to make up for shortfalls and is implementing measures to reduce the future impact of this parasite on trout production.

Try a Graves and Ghost Hike Sunday,  Oct. 1 at Pr. Wm. Forest Park

As the weather cools and the leaves begin to change, Prince William Forest Park (off Joplin Road near I-95) will host visitor programs about the history and plant life of the park. Watch Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) re-enactors demonstrate some of the skills needed to build cabin camps in the park or learn about the period of history during World War II when the park became a training area for spies in the Office of Strategic Services (OSS).

Va. Peanut Growers deliver enormous peanut butter donation to food banks

Virginia's seven regional food banks will all benefit from this contribution and will distribute the peanut butter throughout their network of 1,350 pantries, soup kitchens, and other partner agencies.

Va. Peanut Growers deliver highly appreciated peanut butter donation to food banks

Virginia's seven regional food banks will all benefit from this contribution and will distribute the peanut butter throughout their network of 1,350 pantries, soup kitchens, and other partner agencies.

Va. Peanut Growers deliver highly appreciated peanut butter donation to food banks

Virginia's seven regional food banks will all benefit from this contribution and will distribute the peanut butter throughout their network of 1,350 pantries, soup kitchens, and other partner agencies.

Virginia’s Christmas tree growers gearing up for ‘Evergreen Friday’

Every holiday season, thousands of Virginians invoke a family tradition of visiting the state’s nearly 500 Christmas tree farms to find a tree for their celebrations. Those looking for larger sizes, such as 10 feet or taller, will need to check early, and call their local Christmas tree farms.

Correction - Dates correct, days wrong for Haymarket T&C Garden Club Holiday Shoppe

Haymarket T&C Garden Club Holiday Shoppe will be this Friday, Nov. 18, and this Saturday, Nov. 19. The days of the week were incorrectly stated in the Nov. 11 Bull Run Observer article.

Va.‘s Pork & Peanut Driving Trail: Country stores, farms, museums, peanut shops, eateries and more

The Salty Southern Route showcases flavors and traditions of coastal Virginia. Each location—country stores, farms, museums, peanut shops, restaurants, smokehouses, taprooms, inns and more—shares an agricultural connection. But the cultural discoveries and genuine hospitality at every stop are entirely unique.

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