Recent News: #culture
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October 31, 2019
Owl myths to keep you up at night
Owls have been featured in our scary stories for centuries
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September 23, 2019
The dirt on soil
We're digging deep into this foundational resource for both our farms and our cities
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July 16, 2019
The hemp doctor of Wyndridge Farm
An early adopter shows the promise of a misunderstood plant’s return
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May 23, 2019
Recent agricultural census shows conservation practices are on the rise
Farmers are increasingly using cover crops, no-till and reduced tillage
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February 04, 2019
'Plugging up' a unique Delmarva bay
A zest for waterfowl helps wetlands reemerge on the Eastern Shore
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January 30, 2019
Helping farmers help our waterways
The new federal Farm Bill supports Chesapeake farmers and conservation
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January 03, 2019
Going under cover to reduce pollution
Cover crops are one of the many ways farmers are reducing pollution
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November 26, 2018
Making wetlands work
New online resource to help agricultural landowners restore wetlands
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August 07, 2018
Chesapeake Executive Council signs directive supporting increased funding for watershed farmers
New diversity targets announced at annual meeting
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July 18, 2018
Preserving culture through dance
Now in its 23rd year, the Mattaponi Pow-Wow is a way for the tribe to share its culture
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