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Different Types of Farm Tours & How to Take One

July 21, 2020
Tagged as: dairy, farm tour, indiana, New Jersey, pork, spinach, Virginia, wheat

Have you ever been on a farm tour? If so, what stood out for you? I will say I have been on a lot and they seem to range dramatically. What farmers call a farm…

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What makes Virginia hams so legendary? DeeDee Darden explains her family’s traditions

December 24, 2019
Tagged as: Ham, protein, Virginia

This interview with Virginia farmer and ham expert, DeeDee Darden takes place in Smithfield, Virginia where the family raises cotton & corn and maintains the family smokehouse where they salt cure hams the way it...

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Traditional Smokehouse Likely to Make you Crave Virginia Ham

December 23, 2019
Tagged as: Ham, protein, Virginia

There are few foods that have make me dreamy-eyed my entire life but ham and potato salad are definitely life-long loves. Consequently, a traditional smokehouse has had a near mystical quality my whole life. And…

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