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8,000 That’s how many farmers markets there are in the United States. See related story, page 16.
Goat products are in demand, on Real Virginia
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Featured this month on Real Virginia, Virginia Farm Bureau’s weekly television program: •Goat-derived products are growing in popularity, and Virginia farmers are increasing efforts to meet that demand. •Farm exports are booming, but there are still many challenges ahead. •Amherst County agriculture is featured on this month’s County Close-up. Real Virginia airs nationwide at 3:30 p.m. on the first Saturday of each month on RFD-TV on Dish Network and DirecTV, and on selected cable outlets around the state. It airs weekly on WBRA digital channel 15.2, WHRO Norfolk, WVVA Bluefield and WTKR Norfolk, and on the first and third weekends of each month on WVIR Charlottesville, WHSV Harrisonburg and WRLH Richmond. Watch Real Virginia anytime at youtube.com/ VirginiaFarmBureau.
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