Around Botetourt: You can now practice Home Ag in Botetourt
“There are an awful lot of lessons you can learn from a chicken.” With that comment, Supervisor Chairman Jack Leffel
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Farms and Farming
JRHS FFA given Kudos at BOS meeting
James River High School FFA has received the highest ratings possible in state and national FFA. Jack Leffel, chairman of
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Soup N’ Sips at Blue Ridge Vineyard: Ag in action in Botetourt
Blue Ridge Vineyard is the oldest vineyard west of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Barbara Kolb and her husband, Jim Holliday
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Happy Thanksgiving!
The Botetourt Bee wishes you and yours a Happy Thanksgiving. Always count your blessings. If you are thankful for the
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James River Digs Up Another FFA State Championship
Strasburg, VA – While most students in Botetourt County spent Election Day relaxing on their day off school, five members
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Six LBHS FFA attended Nationals
Six students of the Lord Botetourt FFA chapter attended the National FFA convention in Indianapolis IN the week of
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Catawba Valley Farmer’s Market Holiday Market is Sat. Nov. 17
It’s once again time for the Catawba Valley Holiday Market! The 9th annual Holiday Market will be held on Saturday,
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Veterans Day message from New Freedom Farm: Wild Mustangs and War Veterans
What do Wild Horses and War Veterans have in common? They are both symbols of strength and freedom rounded up
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It is always Thanksgiving at New Freedom Farm with Lois Dawn Fritz and veterans
Botetourt People This time of year lots of women are planning intricate details for a Thanksgiving feast. So is Lois
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JRHS, Sowers and Marshall shine at National FFA event
Mason Sowers Named National FFA Champion; Bailey Marshall National FFA Finalist Indianapolis, IN – Members of the James River FFA
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