04/21/20 / Agriculture / Breaking News / Education / Environment / Good Eating / Local Government /
Are you thinking about starting a garden but are unsure where to start? Virginia Cooperative Extension says it can help remotely.
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FROM Patty Prince, Manassas Communications Manager 04/20/20 / Agriculture / Breaking News / Health & Safety / Local Government / Manassas /
Four Manassas City parks and three Manassas City public schools will soon benefit from a donation of 100 lovely trees for residents and visitors to enjoy.
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By Michael Wallace, Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) 04/15/20 / Agriculture / Environment / Health & Safety / People & Places /
April is National Invasive Plant, Pest and Disease Awareness Month and the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) is alerting residents about the threats that invasive species pose to the state’s agricultural and natural resources.
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By Michael Wallace, Asst. Director of Communications, VDACS 04/13/20 / Agriculture / Breaking News / Good Eating / Health & Safety / State Government /
The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) has posted new and updated guidance on the new COVID-19 Emergency Information Center website to help protect farmers, agribusinesses, employees and the public.
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By RANDI REID, Observer Staff 04/06/20 / Agriculture / Breaking News / Federal Government / Health & Safety / Money & Taxes / People & Places /
Today, April 6, Virginia Congressman Rob Wittman, who represents part of Prince William County, and Rep. Bill Johnson (R-OH-6), spurred by the Coronavirus Pandemic across America, introduced legislation to create a five-year pilot grant program to expand reliable broadband access to some 19 million rural Americans who are unable to connect to this service.
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03/30/20 / Agriculture / Breaking News / Environment / Local Government /
Prince William's Virginia Cooperative Extension Office's Environmental and Natural Resources staff and the Horticulture Help Desk staff are ready to answer your lawn and garden questions from a distance. Spring plant clinics, Saturdays in the Garden, Ask a Master Gardener service at plant sellers and farmers' markets as well as Earth Day events are canceled.
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03/30/20 / Agriculture / Breaking News / Good Eating / Health & Safety / State Government /
The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services recently added a COVID-19 section to its website with information and guidance on current issues for farmers, consumers, agribusinesses, convenience stores and more at http://www.vdacs.virginia.gov .
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FROM Michael Wallace, Va. Dept. of Agriculture & Consumer Services 03/04/20 / Agriculture / Education / Health & Safety / State Government /
Establishments such as grocery stores, gas stations, garden centers, frozen dessert shops and bingo halls work with VDACS to ensure they follow laws and regulations intended to protect consumers.
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