{"id":390034,"date":"2026-07-08T02:28:30","date_gmt":"2026-07-08T02:28:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/390034\/"},"modified":"2026-07-08T02:28:30","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T02:28:30","slug":"before-america-was-born-virginias-oakland-green-farm-was-already-building-an-agricultural-legacy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/390034\/","title":{"rendered":"Before America Was Born, Virginia&#8217;s Oakland Green Farm Was Already Building an Agricultural Legacy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>LEESBURG, Va. (<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rfdtv.com\/shows\/agriculture-shows\/voices-of-agriculture\" data-cms-ai=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Voices of Agriculture<\/a>) \u2014 As the nation recently celebrated its 250th anniversary, <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oaklandgreen.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-cms-ai=\"0\">Oakland Green Farm<\/a> is reminding visitors that agriculture has been part of America\u2019s story from the very beginning.<\/p>\n<p>The land has been farmed for nearly 300 years, predating the nation itself. Farm owner Sara Brown said she views herself as a caretaker rather than an owner, carrying on a legacy that began when her ancestors settled the property in the 1700s.<\/p>\n<p>Brown said sustainability has been essential to the farm\u2019s longevity, adding that caring for the soil and water is important for both farmers and consumers.<\/p>\n<p>    <a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"list-ee0001\" name=\"list-ee0001\" data-cms-ai=\"0\"\/><\/p>\n<p>    <a class=\"Link\" aria-label=\"Dairy Month Spotlight: Virginia Dairies Turn to Robotic Milking\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rfdtv.com\/dairy-month-spotlight-virginia-dairies-turn-to-robotic-milking\" data-cms-ai=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"wi10pr0s.jpg\"  width=\"100\" height=\"57\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1783477707_115_.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n        Family dairies say robotic milking technology is improving cow comfort and herd management.\n    <\/p>\n<p>June 23, 2026 03:30 PM<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0\u00b7\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>    <a class=\"Link\" aria-label=\"A Different Kind of Buzz: Edgewood Apiaries Finds New Purpose for Bourbon Barrels in Honey Production\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rfdtv.com\/a-different-kind-of-buzz-edgewood-apiaries-finds-new-purpose-for-bourbon-barrels-in-honey-production\" data-cms-ai=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"1DEx0oce.jpg\"  width=\"100\" height=\"57\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1783477707_624_.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n        Virginia\u2019s Edgewood Apiaries &amp; Farm is creating a whiskey barrel-aged honey through a unique partnership.\n    <\/p>\n<p>June 22, 2026 01:45 PM<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0\u00b7\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>    <a class=\"Link\" aria-label=\"Virginia Farm Helps Supply Richmond\u2019s Local Flower Market\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rfdtv.com\/virginia-farm-helps-supply-richmonds-local-flower-market\" data-cms-ai=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"kchp6dhO.jpg\"  width=\"100\" height=\"57\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1783477708_697_.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n        The operation focuses on seasonal cut flowers while supporting local businesses across the region.\n    <\/p>\n<p>May 26, 2026 12:10 PM<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0\u00b7\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>    <a class=\"Link\" aria-label=\"Virginia Farms Use CSA Programs to Strengthen Community Connections\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rfdtv.com\/virginia-farms-use-csa-programs-to-strengthen-community-connections\" data-cms-ai=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"fI9CDUTU.jpg\"  width=\"100\" height=\"57\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1783477709_558_.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n        Community Supported Agriculture programs continue helping farms secure early-season funding while connecting consumers with local food.\n    <\/p>\n<p>May 22, 2026 12:15 PM<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0\u00b7\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>    <a class=\"Link\" aria-label=\"Virginia Dairy Operation Expands Farm-to-Table Products Across Local Stores\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rfdtv.com\/virginia-dairy-operation-expands-farm-to-table-products-across-local-stores\" data-cms-ai=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"HWGd6k9C.jpg\"  width=\"100\" height=\"57\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1783477709_921_.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n        Richlands Dairy &amp; Creamery says its direct-from-farm model is helping connect consumers more closely to where their food comes from.\n    <\/p>\n<p>May 19, 2026 01:26 PM<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0\u00b7\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>    <a class=\"Link\" aria-label=\"Farmer and State Lawmaker Ron Justice Inducted into the Oklahoma Agriculture Hall of Fame\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rfdtv.com\/farmer-and-state-lawmaker-ron-justice-inducted-into-the-oklahoma-agriculture-hall-of-fame\" data-cms-ai=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"hngAz9RW.jpg\"  width=\"100\" height=\"57\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1783477710_451_.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n        The longtime extension leader and former state senator says agriculture continues shaping his work and values.\n    <\/p>\n<p>May 14, 2026 12:41 PM<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0\u00b7\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"LEESBURG, Va. 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