On the Farm Virginia is a pumpkin powerhouse! RINER, Va. (WFXR)– Virginia is a pumpkin powerhouse! The commonwealth is one of the top five pumpkin producing states in the US. Virginia produces about 100 million pounds of …
Urban farming program tackles food crisis in Roanoke ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) -- When most people think of farming, they probably envision hundreds or even thousands of acres where crops are grown, or where livestock is raised. …
Montvale farmers adapt to change MONTVALE, Va. (WFXR) -- Farmers face obstacles on almost daily basis. Issues like weather, illness, inflation, or wars thousands of miles away that send fuel prices soaring are …
Full-service butcher, meat market opens in Roanoke ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) -- For the first time in nearly three years, Roanoke has a full-service butcher and meat market. Yard Bull Meats opened Tuesday in the Crystal Spring area …
VA farmers’ obstacles: What it means for food prices ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) -- You might think of farming in terms of growing or raising things, and it is. However, it is also about dollars and cents. Agriculture provides the commonwealth's …
Farm to table spells success for Smoke in Chimneys CRAIG COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) -- Agriculture is evolving. While large-scale operations devoted to yield and reaching as many consumers as possible still dominate, some smaller farms …
