VPM News Focal Point
In Focus | Chris Mullins, Brandon Moyer & Joseph Guthrie
Clip: Season 1 Episode 17 | 16m 40sVideo has Closed Captions
What are the difficulties and the opportunities before Virginia farmers today?
As small family farms continue to disappear, those that remain have a steeper climb to make a profit. Factory-style farms fill much of the need for product, so smaller farms have to find ways to stay competitive and relevant. Experts discuss what’s happening with farming in Virginia and how they are helping to shape the future.
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VPM News Focal Point is a local public television program presented by VPM
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VPM News Focal Point
In Focus | Chris Mullins, Brandon Moyer & Joseph Guthrie
Clip: Season 1 Episode 17 | 16m 40sVideo has Closed Captions
As small family farms continue to disappear, those that remain have a steeper climb to make a profit. Factory-style farms fill much of the need for product, so smaller farms have to find ways to stay competitive and relevant. Experts discuss what’s happening with farming in Virginia and how they are helping to shape the future.
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Clip: S1 Ep17 | 4m 3s | A former principal turns a 5-acre farm into a classroom to address chronic health issues (4m 3s)
Virginia Agriculture | People of Virginia
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Clip: S1 Ep17 | 46s | We asked Virginians how well they understand the challenges of farming. (46s)
Virginia farmers innovate to meet modern challenges
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Clip: S1 Ep17 | 4m 48s | Legacy farms have had to shift focus and find new ways to be profitable (4m 48s)
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Clip: S1 Ep17 | 8m 32s | Migrant farmworkers play a critical role in Virginia’s agriculture industry. (8m 32s)
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Clip: S1 Ep17 | 47s | Mental health check? Virginia farmers can now call AgriStress during times of need (47s)
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