Virginia Economic Review
Our quarterly publication, Virginia Economic Review, provides an insider look at Virginia’s economy, its diverse array of world-class companies, its amazing talent, and its stunning natural beauty, as well as insights from national thought leaders.


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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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…
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Growers, Schools Create Novel Solutions to Build Tech-Savvy CEA Workforce
Labor shortages have long been a challenge in agricultural operations, spurring innovative new ways of operating. Today’s farms rely as much on GPS-guided technology and artificial intelligence-driven automation as they do on manual labor. However, these changes have created their own hurdles by…
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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.
Read MorePodcasts

Advancing Diversity and Inclusion in Virginia: A Conversation With Jonathan Zur
March 31, 2023
President and CEO, Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities

An Inside Look at Drone Innovation: A Conversation With Tom Walker
January 12, 2023
Founder and CEO, DroneUp

Following the Crooked Road: A Conversation With René Rodgers
September 30, 2022
Head Curator, Birthplace of Country Music Museum