Peafowl Vet

I am in need of a recommendation for a vet for peafowl/turkeys in Rockingham County. I have a sick peacock and medical diagnosis and treatments are very similar to turkeys. 540-478-3043 Thank you, Wendee Constable

Rockingham County VA over 6 years ago

Can you help identify the variety represented by this blueberry bush?

UNKNOWN Highbush Blueberry Plant

Can someone identify this bush for us?

Contact: Roman J. Miller, roman.miller@northriver.coop

540-383-0281

Background:

· Purchased in 2009 from Finch’s Nursery, NC. Was included in a lot of Bluecrop 2-3 yr old barerooted blueberry bushes and was identified by the nursery as a Bluecrop plant

· Planted in November 2009 along with Bluecrop bushes.

· Planting zone: 6B according to USDA Plant Hardiness map

· Has thrived over the years but bears fruit later than Bluecrop and also the blueberries have a different taste/flavor than Bluecrop blueberries

Characteristics:

· Harvest parameters 2015 Season

Picking date Number of Pints Average Grams/Berry # Berries/cup

7/17/15 5.0 2.11 74

7/23/15 2.8 2.17 72

7/31/15 3.5 1.28 122

Total 11.3 pts 1.85 grams/berry 89 berries/cup

· Berries are initially found in clusters but not nearly as tight as Bluegold; maybe similar to Chandler clusters

· Many of the berries are slightly flat (a little like Chandler maybe)

· Taste is complex, slightly sweet but has a crisp texture

· Seems to be a quality late berry and in our area production wise would make a good alternative parallel cultivar to Chandler (our current late-season berry).

· Photos taken mid-July at time of first picking

Rockingham County VA over 5 years ago

Honey bee removal

Hello, my name is Jackie Lichliter I live in Mt.Crawford Va. I would like to recieve information about being on your swarm removal list.

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Rockingham County VA almost 6 years ago

Juglans regia

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Tax advice for small farming

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Rockingham County VA almost 4 years ago