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Farm TV show now available globally - 24/7

Recent episodes of Virginia Farming are now available online 24 hours a day. Viewers may watch the program from anywhere in the world via computer. The award-winning, weekly program features rural and agricultural news from Virginia and surrounding states.

See the web site www.virginiafarming.com

Host Jeff Ishee discusses various topics each week with leaders in Virginia agriculture.

Note: The dates listed below are for broadcast on WVPT, Virginia's Public Television. Our show is also broadcast on WBRA, Blue Ridge Public Television, WCVE in Richmond, and nationwide on RFD-TV. For further info, visit the RFD-TV web site and click on "Week's Content"

Jan. 9 - Steve Murray of Albemarle County discusses his commercial composting operation, Panorama Paydirt.

Jan. 16 - Fred Scott, Jr. and Steve Murray with the Ballyshannon Fund discuss responsible rural development in Virginia.

Jan. 30 - Our favorite books on agriculture - a wintertime reading list for 2009.

Dec. 26 - An Uncommon Brotherhood - Virginia farmers and Chesapeake Bay watermen share similar lifestyles and challenges. A special "mini-documentary" from Virginia's Public Television.

Nov. 21 - Why firewood? Environmental and economic reasons - a discussion with VCE forestry agent Adam Downing.

Nov. 7 - Farmers work together for healthy farms and healthy rivers. Guests Martha Moore and Ann Jennings discuss how Virginia farmers partner with numerous organizations to improve water quality and save the Chesapeake Bay.

Oct. 24 - Energy prices impact Virginia agriculture. Guests Myron Rummel and Jack Reasor join host Jeff Ishee to discuss implications of energy prices and how farmers can conserve energy.

Oct. 17 - Next generation bio-fuels and how they might impact Virginia agriculture. Guest Andrew Smith with Virginia Farm Bureau.

Oct. 10 - Teenager Gavin Erskine and VDACS spokesperson Elaine Lidholm join us to discuss the 14-yr. old’s award-winning video about Virginia food and farm products.

Oct. 3 - Trends in organic dairy grazing operations. Guests Catherine Cash and Cindy Masterman join us to discuss the benefits and challenges.

Sept. 26 - We welcome the autumn season with a special music performance by “Wonder,” a country gospel quartet based in the mountains of the Shenandoah Valley in Rockbridge County, Va. They sing a variety of music, but specialize in country gospel music.

Sept. 19 - Discussion of forestry management issues with Virginia Cooperative Extension Agent Matt Yancey.

August 29 - Crystal Smith, Extension Agent for Animal Science with Virginia Cooperative Extension discusses equine-related topics such as horse identification and what to do with an unwanted horse.

August 22 - Curtis Seltzer, author of How To Be a DIRT-SMART Buyer of Country Property discusses ways to learn the value and liabilities of rural real estate – second homes, farms, undeveloped land, timberland and investment property.

August 15 - Renewable Fuels Standard and other policy issues impact farm commodity prices.

August 8 - We celebrate Virginia Farmers' Market week with special guests Harmony Leonard from the Bath County Farmers' Market and John Matheny, Chairperson of the Staunton/Augusta Farmers' Market.

August 1 - "Buy Fresh, Buy Local" trend profits farmers, consumers, and communities. Guests include Eric Benfeldt, Marlin Showalter and Amber Vallotton.

July 25 - Record grain prices are having a major impact on Virginia agriculture. Our special guest will be Jonah Bowles, Virginia Farm Bureau commodity market analyst.

July 18 - What does the new Farm Bill mean to Virginia? Jim Pease, Virginia Tech economist, joins us to discuss the issue.

July 11 - Poultry industry being hurt by renewable fuels standard. Special guest Hobey Bauhan, President of the Virginia Poultry Federation, discusses issue.

July 4 - Loose Gravel bluegrass band helps us welcome the official arrival of summer.

June 20 - An Uncommon Brotherhood - Virginia farmers and Chesapeake Bay watermen share similar lifestyles and challenges. A special "mini-documentary" from Virginia's Public Television.

June 13 - Trends and research in lawn and turf maintenance. Extension Turfgrass Specialist Mike Goatley explains how to have a thriving, healthy lawn.

June 6 - June is Dairy Month. We celebrate the occasion and discuss the dairy industry in the Old Dominion with Virginia Dairy Princess Amanda Messick.

May 30 - Virginia Tech's Agricultural and Life Sciences Online Graduate Degree Program - a discussion with Program Director Doug Pfeiffer and Graduate Student Antwan Rose.

May 23 - Alex Avery, Director of Research with the Center for Global Food Issues, discusses the "Buy Local" consumer trend and other aspects of agriculture/food systems.

May 16 - May is National Egg Month. Guest Mary Rapaport discusses trends in Virginia's poultry and egg industry.

May 2 - Virginia grain producers face unprecedented opportunities and challenges. We'll talk with Molly Pugh, Executive Director of the Virginia Grain Producers Association and Calvin Haile, farmer and and President of the Virginia Grain Producers Association.

April 25 - Horse owners advised to be prepared for on-farm emergencies. Guests include VCE Extension Agent Crystal Smith and Emergency Management Specialist Gail Miller.

April 18 - Dynamic growth in the popularity of public farmers' markets - special guests representing the Williamsburg Farmers' Market.

April 11- Equine obesity: What horse owners can do to prevent this potentially serious health problem. A discussion with Dr. Craig Thatcher and Dr. Scott Pleasant.

March 28 - Our Fifth Anniversary episode - Congressman Bob Goodlatte discusses the Farm Bill, immigration reform and more.

March 21 - Technology trends in the Virginia greenhouse industry - special guests Lynn Hess and Scott Josenhans.

March 7 - Maple sugar producers in Highland County celebrate the 50th Annual Highland Maple Festival.

Feb. 29 - Farmers and conservationists around Chesapeake Bay Watershed work together to improve the environment.

Feb. 22 - FFA State President Allen Bowers and Eastern Region VP Tyler Tenbarge join us to celebrate National FFA Week.

Feb. 15 - Dr. Sharon Quisenberry, Dean of Virginia Tech College of Agricultural Sciences, provides an update on activities at the university.

Feb. 8 - Organic livestock and grain producer Gary Lantz discusses the challenges and benefits of organic farming in Virginia.

Feb. 1 - Horse pasture and forage management with Dr. Shea Porr and Dr. Scott Pleasant.

Jan. 25 - Agriculture in the Classroom: Why children should learn about food production.