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Agriculture: The end of a long tradition of family farm-raised turkeys in rural Pungo in Virginia Beach

October 15, 2024October 15, 2024 The Independent News

Ed. — From the Sunday, Oct. 6, print edition. BY JANE BLOODWORTH ROWE PUNGO — A Pungo tradition ended this year when farmer Roy Flanagan

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Agriculture: Uncertainty for Virginia Beach growers as they ready next year’s strawberry crop

September 8, 2024October 15, 2024 The Independent News

Ed. — Archived from the Sunday, Sept. 8, print edition. BY JANE BLOODWORTH ROWE VIRGINIA BEACH — A fungus that’s threatening strawberry plants in

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Salmons family among those honored for excellence in Virginia Beach agriculture industry

February 27, 2024February 27, 2024 The Independent News

Ed. — From the Sunday, Feb. 18, print edition. BY JANE BLOODWORTH ROWE VIRGINIA BEACH — For as long as Crystal Salmons can remember,

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Agriculture: Words of caution about commercial hemp prospects in Virginia

January 13, 2024 The Independent News

Ed. — From the Sunday, Dec. 17, print edition. BY JANE BLOODWORTH ROWE VIRGINIA BEACH — Those dreaming of farming hemp should think long

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Summertime’s sweet cornucopia in Virginia Beach

August 3, 2023 The Independent News

Ed. — From the Sunday, July 23, print edition. BY JANE BLOODWORTH ROWE PUNGO — Despite a sluggish start because of the cool spring, the summer produce

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Agriculture: Virginia Ag Expo arrives tomorrow in southern Virginia Beach

August 2, 2023August 2, 2023 The Independent News

Ed. — From the Sunday, July 23, print edition. BY JANE BLOODWORTH ROWE BLACKWATER — Virginia Beach will host farmers and agricultural professionals from

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Column: It’s been a bountiful year for Virginia Beach strawberries, some growers say, even in June

June 15, 2023June 15, 2023 The Independent News

Ed. — From the Sunday, May 28, print edition. BY JANE BLOODWORTH ROWE PUNGO — It’s been a long, sweet strawberry season, with very succulent berries

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Estimated economic impact of farming industry in Virginia Beach is on the rise

May 28, 2022 The Independent News

Ed. — From the Sunday, May 22, print edition. BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE COURTHOUSE — Agriculture, the third-largest industry in Virginia Beach, showed overall significant

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Strawberry season going strong — and variety awaits in Virginia Beach fields

May 16, 2022 The Independent News

Ed. — From the Sunday, May 8, print edition. BY JANE BLOODWORTH ROWE PUNGO — Strawberry season is in full swing now, and local growers are

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Agriculture: Blackberries, a summertime treat, arrive in southern Virginia Beach

July 12, 2021 The Independent News

Ed. — From the Sunday, July 4, print edition. BY JANE BLOODWORTH ROWE PUNGO — Sweet, succulent blackberries have been a constant in local summers for

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