3+ hour, 25+ min ago  (554+ words) RICHMOND, VA (Rocktown Now) " Governor Abigail Spanberger is calling on the federal government to provide emergency assistance to Virginia farmers after widespread spring freeze events caused major crop losses across the Commonwealth. This week, Governor Spanberger sent a request to…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (284+ words) 80 Acres Farms will close its Rt. 11 Harrisonburg facility by July 21. HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) " 80 Acres Farms, the indoor'farming company formerly known as Soli Organic and Shenandoah Growers, has notified employees that it will close its Harrisonburg facility on Route 11 later…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (234+ words) WEYERS CAVE, VA (Rocktown Now) " Delegate Chris Runion has been re-appointed by Speaker of the House Don Scott to serve on the Board of Trustees for the Frank Ruff Center for Rural Virginia. According to a release, the Center focuses…...

2+ week, 6+ hour ago  (169+ words) HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) " C&C Farm Supply, announced a rebrand to Everstead" Farm Supply. According to a release, the name "Everstead" reflects the company's promise to remain steadfast in its commitment to farmers, providing consistent, reliable support through every…...

2+ week, 7+ hour ago  (226+ words) Many retail egg prices are now under $2. 00 per dozen. Virginia has been fortunate to have very few cases of avian influenza in recent years. Wholesale and farm'level prices have seen the steepest declines, with some categories down more than ninety…...

1+ mon, 6+ hour ago  (212+ words) WAYNESBORO, VA (Rocktown Now) " The Waynesboro Education Farm (WEF) announced its Annual WPS Plant Sale, a community-focused event offering a wide variety of locally grownplants to benefit student agricultural and Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. The sale will take…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago  (187+ words) CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (Rocktown Now) " The Virginia Wineries Association reports that vineyards across the Commonwealth experienced a severe frost event overnight on Tuesday and it resulted in substantial damage to early-season grape growth, which will significantly impact the 2026 Virginia wine vintage....

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (147+ words) After a dry winter, spring has also been dry. FISHERSVILLE VA: (Rocktown Now) " The east coast, along with other parts of the nation, have been suffering through a severe drought. After a dry winter, spring has also been dry. Andre…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (144+ words) Certain plants and seeds can be planted now. FISHERSVILLE VA: (Rocktown Now) " It's planting season! Andre talks about what you can plant now and what you should wait to plant later in the season. Certain plants and seeds can be…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (190+ words) RICHMOND, VA (Rocktown Now) " Governor Abigail Spanberger'has announced that the Virginia Farm Recovery Block Grant Program is reopening. The program's extension is meant to allow producers and timber owners impacted by Hurricane Helene who did not apply for assistance during…...