WBAA: Author discusses history of agriculture
Posted by Susan in Virginia WildlifeJul 16th, 2010 | no responsesWBAA is marking the 50th anniversary of Purdue University Press with a series of interviews with authors and journal editors who have contributed to its success. Author Fred Whitford discusses his books, "The Queen of American Agriculture: A Biography of Virginia Claypool Meredith" and "The Grand Old Man of Purdue University and Indiana Agriculture: A Biography of William Carroll Latta." Find more on the WBAA-Purdue University Press series at: www.purdue.edu
Tags: Research, publishing, press, purdue, agricultureThe WIPP Trail (Part 3)
Posted by Susan in Virginia WildlifeJun 8th, 2010 | no responsesCarlsbad is a city in and the county seat of Eddy County, New Mexico, in the United States. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 27463. Carlsbad is the center of the designated micropolitan area of Carlsbad-Artesia, which has a total population of 51658. Carlsbad is located in the Chihuahuan Desert and the Pecos River Valley at an elevation of 3295 feet (1004 m). Carlsbad Caverns National Park is located eighteen miles (29 km) southwest of the city, with Guadalupe Mountains National Park lying forty miles further southwest across the Texas border. There are also three man-made lakes within fifty miles of the city, including Lake Carlsbad. Roswell is a city in and the county seat of Chaves County in the southeastern quarter of the state of New Mexico, United States. The population was 45293 at the 2000 census. It is a center for irrigation farming, dairying, ranching, manufacturing, distribution, and petroleum production. It is also the home of New Mexico Military Institute (NMMI), founded in 1891. Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge is located a few miles northeast of the city on the Pecos River. Bottomless Lakes State Park is located twelve miles east of Roswell on US 380. Charles Robert Redford Jr. (born August 18, 1936), better known as Robert Redford, is an American film director, actor, producer, businessman, model, environmentalist, philanthropist, and founder of the Sundance Film Festival. He received two Oscars: one in 1981 for Ordinary People, and one ...
Tags: response, government, Washington, hazards, crisisFeeding Hay in February
Posted by Susan in Virginia TourismMay 17th, 2010 | no responsesMatt Davenport unrolls large round bales on the hill side of Hollin Farms. The bales weigh around 1000 pounds. Spreading the hay out by rolling it is a better way of feeding round bales than leaving them unrolled in a field. The cattle trod the hay into the mud and waste alot. Rolling them down the hill is less wasteful and distributes the manure over the fields. My son Matthew is strong enough to push these bales by hand.
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Posted by Susan in Virginia TourismMay 5th, 2010 | no responsesBurning in the early spring is one of the oldest traditions in agriculture. Charles E Strother of Valley View Farm next to Sky Meadows State Park in Northern Virginia, follows the traditional agricultural practices of his father Eddie, burning his fields every year in March. Charles explains why he burns, and shows how he prepares by first carefully burning the perimeter of the field. During March Fauquier County burning laws permit fires only after 4PM. Consequently the big burns occur after dark and these night fires light up the sky on busy Route 17 just at the time when commuters are returning home. With cell phones in most every car, the local fire department gets hundreds of alarm calls and people pull of Route 17 to travel down Leeds Manor Road to watch the spectacular scene.
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Posted by Susan in Virginia TourismOct 4th, 2009 | no responsesWith the 400th anniversary of the founding of Jamestown just around the corner, organizers are celebrating the rich agricultural heritage of early Virginia. www.vafb.com
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Posted by Susan in Virginia TourismOct 2nd, 2009 | no responsesGood news for Virginia wine grape groweres and wine producers. Americans are fast becoming the world's largest wine consumers. For more, go to www.vafb.com
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Posted by Susan in Virginia TourismSep 30th, 2009 | no responsesVirginians will host a number of events this summer celebrating the 400th anniversary of Jamestown. But if you like your history a little more farm-oriented, why not take a ferry ride across the James River to Chippokes State Park and the Farm and Forestry Museum? Norm Hyde reports. For more, go to www.vafb.com
Tags: history, Old, agriculture, Farm, Virginiay
Posted by Susan in Virginia TourismSep 29th, 2009 | no responsesFor many Virginia farmers, controlled hunting is the best way to reduce deer damage to their crops. Norm Hyde reports one group of farmers have spent their own money to make it easier for harvested deer meat to go to Hunters for the Hungry.More at www.vafb.com.
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Posted by Susan in Virginia TourismSep 28th, 2009 | no responsesThomas Jefferson is known as an innovator and founding father of Virginia and our nation. But, at his home in Monticello... Jefferson was known for much more... Here with a great lesson on Jefferson is our own Professor Brad with this month's ABC's of Agriculture. More at www.vafb.com.
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Posted by Susan in Virginia TourismSep 27th, 2009 | no responsesFall is here, and it's the perfect time to visit your local orchard or pumpkin patch. But Norm Hyde reports many Virginia farmers now depend on tourism dollars year-round. More at www.vafb.com.
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