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Preserving agricultural land in Hanover County is vitally important to the Newcomb family. They use biosolids as a critical tool to conserving Liberty Springs Farm as a natural space.

Biosolids important tool to preserving Liberty Springs Farm

Biosolids important tool to preserving Liberty Springs Farm


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Ag Expo Site Combines Innovation and Tradition

By Jeff Blakley, NRCS Virginia State Public Affairs Specialist LOCUST GROVE — The rolling fields of Brooke Farms will once again welcome farmers, industry leaders and community members on August…

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VBC Answers Your Questions

Biosolids are mostly organic solids resulting from the treatment of wastewater. They have undergone additional treatment to kill pathogens and stabilize the material for recycling. During treatment, bacteria and other…

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VBC Chooses to Contribute to Phase 2 of National PFAS Project

The Council was an early contributor to Phase 1 of the National Collaborative PFAS Project, which created a national network of land application plots where soil PFAS concentrations are now known. Phase 1…

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VBC Answers Your Questions

Biosolids are mostly organic solids resulting from the treatment of wastewater. They have undergone additional treatment to kill pathogens and stabilize the material for recycling. During treatment, bacteria and other…

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VBC Chooses to Contribute to Phase 2 of National PFAS Project

The Council was an early contributor to Phase 1 of the National Collaborative PFAS Project, which created a national network of land application plots where soil PFAS concentrations are now known. Phase 1…

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State Water Control Board approves final amendments to biosolids research exemption

At its scheduled meeting on June 30, 2025, the Virginia State Water Control Board approved unanimously amendments to biosolids permit requirements following approval of House Bill 2517 (Runion) in the 2025 General…

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