http://www.ag-forestry.virginia.gov/News/rss/index.cfm Virginia Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry- Latest News Releases Office of the Virginia Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry, (c) 2013 Commonwealth of Virginia 10 249,000 Awarded to Eleven Projects Covering Thirty-one Localities to Strengthen Local, Regional Agribusiness Planning and Development http://www.Ag-Forestry.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=1805 Wed, 08 May 2013 Agreement Stems From Governor's 2011 Trade Mission to Asia and Initiatives to Grow Agricultural Exports http://www.Ag-Forestry.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=1790 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 http://www.Ag-Forestry.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=1764 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 Awards Focused on Excellence in Sustainability and Land Conservation http://www.Ag-Forestry.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=1760 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 http://www.Ag-Forestry.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=1741 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 Red Sun Farms to invest 30 million in first U.S. greenhouse tomato production operation http://www.Ag-Forestry.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=1729 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 Shamrock Farms to build a 50 million dairy manufacturing facility http://www.Ag-Forestry.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=1727 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 Value Exceeds 2.6 Billion; Up Almost 12% Over 2011's Previous Record http://www.Ag-Forestry.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=1711 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 Sales of Virginia wine reached a record high in 2012 with more than 5.8 million bottles sold; Industry employed more than 4,700 in 2012 and contributed almost 750 million to the Virginia economy http://www.Ag-Forestry.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=1689 Thu, 21 Feb 2013 Governor to Announce 2012 Virginia Agricultural Export Figures http://www.Ag-Forestry.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=1677 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 Exports of Virginia Wines More than Triple http://www.Ag-Forestry.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=1602 Mon, 14 Jan 2013 Joins Connecticut Governor's Call for Day of Mourning for Sandy Hook Shooting Victims http://www.Ag-Forestry.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=1569 Thu, 20 Dec 2012 First-Ever Grant Award from Newly Created Governor's Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development Fund http://www.Ag-Forestry.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=1560 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 Virginia Enhanced Conservation Initiative (VECI) Effort will Expand Practice of Stream Exclusion on Farms http://www.Ag-Forestry.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=1535 Wed, 05 Dec 2012 250,000 for FY2013 in matching funds for local agribusiness and forestry development effort http://www.Ag-Forestry.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=1521 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 Citizens, Stakeholders Encouraged to Submit Regulations for Elimination or Modification RegReform.Virginia.Gov will serve as one-stop portal for Citizens to Submit Ideas http://www.Ag-Forestry.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=1469 Mon, 22 Oct 2012 Steve Spurrier, Legendary Wine Connoisseur, Offers Keynote Address http://www.Ag-Forestry.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=1451 Fri, 05 Oct 2012 http://www.Ag-Forestry.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=1413 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 Day to serve will bring together interfaith groups to combat hunger in Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia and Washington, D.C. http://www.Ag-Forestry.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=1361 Wed, 01 Aug 2012 Awards at the San Francisco International Wine Competition Include "Best of Show Dessert Wine" for Barboursville Vineyards and "Best Petit Verdot" for Ingleside Vineyards http://www.Ag-Forestry.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=1359 Mon, 30 Jul 2012 http://www.Ag-Forestry.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=1320 Tue, 03 Jul 2012 Administration's Efforts with Chinese, U.S. Agencies, and Log Exporters to Have Year-Old Export Restriction Lifted Yields Success http://www.Ag-Forestry.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=1268 Wed, 23 May 2012 Virginians can save 5 percent on designated Emergency Supplies May 25-31 http://www.Ag-Forestry.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=1266 Mon, 21 May 2012 Bills Create Ag and Forestry Economic Development Incentive Fund, Place Secretaries of Agriculture and Forestry and Technology on VEDP Board http://www.Ag-Forestry.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=1248 Wed, 09 May 2012 Governor's Cabinet to Visit Every Region of the State May 7 - May 12 http://www.Ag-Forestry.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=1242 Fri, 04 May 2012 Governor to Travel Commonwealth; Attend Events at Job-Creating Projects Statewide http://www.Ag-Forestry.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=1241 Fri, 04 May 2012 Middlesex family farm is one of the largest waterfront farms along the lower tidal Rappahannock River http://www.Ag-Forestry.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=1223 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 Program Aimed at Promoting Increased Visits to Wineries, Vineyards http://www.Ag-Forestry.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=1215 Thu, 19 Apr 2012 Governor and First Lady to introduce Virginia wines at event to promote Virginia's wine, tourism and film industries http://www.Ag-Forestry.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=1200 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 Deal Will Help Grow Exports to Virginia's 3rd Largest Agricultural Products Customer http://www.Ag-Forestry.virginia.gov/News/viewRelease.cfm?id=1199 Thu, 12 Apr 2012