Meetings & Events

It’s possible to combine climate-smart agriculture with increased food production and innovative technology.

Food, fun, philanthropy and world record-breaking produce shared the spotlight as hundreds of thousands of fairgoers attended the 2023 State Fair of Virginia.

Last year’s State Fair of Virginia Giant Butternut Squash Competition winner Paul Jarosh of Culpeper County held the world record title briefly, before a Michigan grower bested his attempt.

The State Fair of Virginia is known for showcasing mind-bogglingly large pumpkins, mouthwatering baked goods and imaginative creations from across the commonwealth.

Essex County cattle and grain producer J. Barry Bates of Tappahannock was elected Nov. 30 to a second three-year term on the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation board of directors.

Cumberland County cattle, forage and forestry producer William F. “Bill” Osl Jr. of Columbia was elected Nov. 30 to a third three-year term on the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation board of directors.

Woodstock beef cattle farmer Justin Pence was elected Nov. 30 to a three-year term on the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation board of directors.

Montgomery County cattle and hay producer Bruce N. Stanger of Christiansburg was elected Nov. 30 to a third three-year term on the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation board of directors.

Tazewell County farmer and math teacher Michelle Fox was elected Nov. 30 to a two-year term as chairman of the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers Committee.

A. Faye Hundley of Champlain in Essex County was elected Nov. 30 to a fourth two-year term as chairman of the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation Women’s Leadership Committee.