Surprise us. Like all journalists, we are looking for true stories, events or people that present something new, important and interesting to a VA statewide or nationwide audience.

Keep it short. One paragraph is best. In all cases, it needs to fit in the space below. The box will hold about 400 words.

Be specific. Tell us why your story would interest our listeners: e.g., "For 100 years scientists have assumed they knew all the pollinating insects. Biologist Jim Witherspoon has just proved them wrong."

Give us a peg. Let us know whether the story is time-sensitive: e.g., "Witherspoon's story will be published in this week's edition of Insects Today." Or: "This would be a great story to run with the anniversary of the Meet The Farmer TV next month."

Don't write us with your opinions. This space is for story ideas, not opinions. You can send your opinions about Meet The Farmer TV programming to the info@MeetTheFarmer.TV. If you want to submit a commentary also use info@MeetTheFarmer.TV.

Please, no attachments. You cannot include any attachments with your message. You can include links to web sites. But don't just send the link. If you only write, "Hey, look at this!" and include a link, your idea will not get much attention. Pique our interest with a message.

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