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Farms to Families project in Montgomery County supports farmers and families in need , article
From July 2024 to December 2025, Montgomery County's Farms to Families program procured and distributed over 15,275 pounds of local ground beef and 13,500 pounds of fresh produce to more than 4,000 families in need. This program was made possible by a $150,000 Local Food Purchase Assistance Plus (LFPA+) grant from the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

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Virginia 4-H members highlight community changemakers at National 4-H Conference , article
Each year, Virginia 4-H'ers attend National 4-H Conference in Arlington, Virginia. National 4-H Conference is the flagship youth development opportunity of USDA, hosted by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). Sophia Robinson, a Tazewell County 4-H'er and Leah Johnson, a Roanoke County 4-H’er reflect on their 2026 experience.
Date: May 2026 -
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Voices of Virginia 4-H: Day at the Capitol , article
Cooper Joines, a Virginia 4-H Youth Livestock Ambassador from Montgomery County, recently visited Richmond as part of Virginia 4-H's Day at the Capitol program.
Date: May 2026 -
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Experts ask public to help scout for new cotton pest , article
The two-spot cotton leafhopper (also known as or the cotton jassid) is a tiny (2–3 mm long) green insect that can cause severe plant injury as it feeds—in extreme cases reducing cotton yields by 50%. The insect is a significant pest for cotton, but it can also feed on a wide range of vegetables and ornamentals, including okra, hibiscus, and snap beans.
Date: May 2026 -
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Voices of Virginia 4-H: Virginia Ignite participants connect with national 4-H'ers , article
Colten Lewis, a Henry County-Martinsville 4-H'er describes the recent experience he had attending the Ignite by 4-H conference in Washington D.C..
Date: April 2026 -