Crops

Soil Research

USDA Web Soil Survey
Soil Climate Analysis Network (USDA)
Virginia DCR
If you Google, be specific in your search, such as: "Blue Ridge region of Virginia soil"

If you have exhausted your research using the links to the right...

Google - think about your search terms
Check the source publisher - are they legit?
Does the information you're reading make sense, based on all the other research you've done?
If all is a go, still make sure you're properly citing!

The Farmer's Almanac
The Farmer's Almanac has been a farmer's best friend for a hot minute. While many of the notes on these pages reference home gardening, the crop information is strong.
USDA VA Crop Information
This gives a cool overview of how crops are actually doing this year in Virginia! You can also see how they have done in the last couple of years. Look at the months when a given crop would be growing and harvested.
University of Georgia Extension
Growing Information
This is a growing publication - strong for vegetable/fruit exploration. Search: "All about growing (crop name)"
VA Dept of Agriculture & Consumer Services
Basic information on what's happening in Virginia