Since colonial days, Virginians have been curing and smoking hams. It’s very much a part of our heritage. The colonists learned the technique from the Indians who smoked fish and dried deer meat.

Over the summer, a team of VCU students and their teacher digitally preserved the last genuine Smithfield ham. Why it matters: Their work will help a Virginia museum maintain its vast collection ...

Smithfield Foods is closing the last smokehouse that creates the genuine Smithfield ham — the signature product of a Virginia town of 8,300 people.

A party will be held Saturday for the world's oldest ham at the Isle of Wight County Museum in Smithfield.

If you think Smithfield is all about the ham, take a look at "The Smithfield Cookbook: Continuing Traditions," published late last year by The Woman's Club of Smithfield.

SMITHFIELD, Va. — When you think of Smithfield, you probably think of bacon, pork, or ham. But what about the town itself? "It's the best place to be," said Jim Abict, the owner of The Christmas ...

SMITHFIELD, Va. — With Christmas just around the corner, Smithfield Foods is helping feed families across Hampton Roads and the surrounding areas with its "Hams for the Holidays." On Saturday ...

Smithfield Wants Americans To Ham It Up For The Holidays - 11/21/2022. The pork provider is on the offensive, taking on the traditional turkey meal with a simple tag: Say No To Turkey.

Smithfield Foods in St. Charles will distribute more than 7,000 free holiday hams on Thursday, Dec. 21. The effort, in partnership with CALS Cares, is part of Smithfield’s Helping Hungry Homes ...

RICHMOND, Va. -- Easter isn’t complete without a glazed ham from Smithfield. Emily Kyle, RD, Registered Dietitian joined us to share more. Visit smithfield.com or connect with them on social ...