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    • The Future of Food
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    Our Quarterly Publication: Virginia Economic Review

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    A Fresh Take on Food Production

    Four centuries after the advent of the agriculture industry in Virginia, the Commonwealth is again at the forefront of agricultural innovation.

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    Virginia Researchers Develop Tomorrow’s Ag Breakthroughs

    Virginia universities and research institutions are leading the way to improve controlled environment agriculture in the Commonwealth and spur nationwide agricultural development.

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    Aquaculture Companies Seek Profitability Through Sustainability

    As traditional methods of harvesting oysters started flailing, a family business turned toward innovative aquaculture to rebound oyster populations. 

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    Peanut Processors Rely on Consistent Virginia Quality

    Any discussion about Virginia peanuts needs to start with a clarification between Virginia peanuts and Virginia Peanuts. The lowercase former refers to peanuts grown in the Commonwealth; the capitalized latter is one of four peanut cultivars grown in the United States. If you’ve ever cracked a peanut out of a shell at a baseball game, that was a Virginia Peanut.

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    Press Releases

    Ship Repair Facility to Expand in Virginia

    Lyon Shipyard to expand capacity in the City of Norfolk, creating 134 new jobs

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    Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Opening of Virginia-Taiwan Trade Office

    New Taipei City trade office solidifies commitment to strengthen Virginia and Taiwan's economic and trade relationship

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    International Yeast Products Manufacturer, Leiber, to Establish First U.S. Operation in Virginia

    Leiber to invest up to $20 million in Rockingham County facility, creating 35 new jobs

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    Case Studies

    Click below to find out more about the companies who are growing and innovating in Virginia.

    Podcasts

    Jonathan Zur Headshot Cropped v2

    Advancing Diversity and Inclusion in Virginia: A Conversation With Jonathan Zur

    March 31, 2023

    President and CEO, Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities

    Tom Walker, CEO, Drone Up

    An Inside Look at Drone Innovation: A Conversation With Tom Walker

    January 12, 2023

    Founder and CEO, DroneUp

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    Following the Crooked Road: A Conversation With René Rodgers

    September 30, 2022

    Head Curator, Birthplace of Country Music Museum

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