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The Blue Owl Restaurant
The flood of 1993 almost washed away this restaurant, but the levy saved the building and provided the inspiration behind their best selling item…..
Facing Challenges in the East
Virginia’s farmers may not be in the middle of the corn belt, but the challenges they face are something all in agriculture should heed. Today…
A Great Pumpkin Patch
Not many people make their living off of a pumpkin patch. Matt and Andrea Lohr don’t pay all of the bills by selling the orange…
A Farm In Virginia
Matt Lohr has accomplished much in life before the age of 40. He’s served multiple terms in his state’s legislature, is currently the state’s commissioner…
Stories of Tragedy and Triumph at the Freedom House
It is called the Freedom House. This free museum is housed in what used to be the headquarters of one of the largest slave trading…
The Freedom House
I always enjoy the chance to explore Alexandria, Virginia. It’s a historic city and I recently happened upon a new museum–a place I recommend all…
The Battle of New Market
There was nothing left to do. A group of 15-21 year old students would be forced into battle if there was any hope of defending…
Gaining Control of the Breadbasket
Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley is one of the most scenic farming regions in the world. The fertile valley is flanked by tree-lined ridges nears the states…
Locked Up for Data
Every month from spring to fall you can be guaranteed that Joe will get locked in his office. Others get locked in their offices, too….
Behind the Numbers
A farmer may wonder how the United States Department of Agriculture comes up with their estimates for each month’s crop report. Here’s a look behind…