Agriculture

Whether they grew up in a multigenerational farm family or are newcomers to agriculture, women farmers are making an impact in their communities throughout the commonwealth.

Recognizing a disconnect between consumers and the sources of their food led Savannah Jones to help “bridge the gap” through agricultural literacy.

Virginia poultry producers and grain farmers stand to reap long-term economic benefits from the Virginia Poultry Growers Cooperative’s $113.9 million expansion in Rockingham County

During Virginia’s Agriculture Literacy Week, stories connected children across the commonwealth to the agricultural community and the farmers who grow their food.

Some Virginia dairy calves claim doting fans in classrooms across the commonwealth—inspiring love letters, heartwarming connections and lifelong enrichment.

The American Farm Bureau Federation, in partnership with Farm Credit, will award a total of $145,000 in startup funds for top entrepreneurs who are addressing both traditional challenges farmers face on their operation, and entrepreneurs who are addressing new challenges facing farmers and rural communities. 

From savory sauces to roasted meats, garlic is a cornerstone ingredient in kitchens, and Virginia farmers are supplying locally grown bulbs to meet demand.

The rewards for planting a single tree can ripple throughout a community—enhancing ecosystems, economies and quality of life well into the future.

Virginia farmers and landowners have a new opportunity this spring to be compensated for conservation practices that support soil health, pasture productivity and long-term farm resilience.

The familiar signs of spring mark the start of planting season—a busy and often hazardous time as farmers travel from field to field to get their crops in the ground.