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Annual Feeding the Economy report shows Virginia agriculture’s economic impact
When dishing about the American agricultural economy, Virginia’s farmers, foresters and agribusiness operators are serving up extra helpings of industry impact that sustain the nation.
Local passport programs put Virginia’s rural destinations on the map
Great minds think alike when generating ideas to enhance public interest in Virginia’s agricultural communities. Local passport programs are the ticket to unexpected rural adventures.
Virginia program helps residents repurpose urban trees to enhance spaces and communities
When a tree reaches the end of its life, it can be reborn with a restored purpose in the community—enriching local spaces, economies and the environment for generations to come.
Virginia fruit growers navigate aftermath of sweeping spring freezes
With crop damages ranging from disruption to devastation, fruit growers across Virginia have felt the strain of an exceptionally frigid spring.
Ongoing drought conditions delay spring plantings, stress cropland across Virginia
More than a few passing showers are needed to fully quench agricultural lands parched from persistent drought statewide.
Hurricane Helene recovery grant program reopens to affected applicants in Virginia
The Virginia Farm Recovery Block Grant Program has reopened to agricultural producers and timber owners whose operations were impacted by Hurricane Helene.
Distinguished Virginia Farm Bureau Woman Award extended to 14 recipients statewide in celebration of the International Year of the Woman Farmer
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.
Appomattox County student named 2026 Farm Bureau Ambassador
Recognizing a disconnect between consumers and the sources of their food led Savannah Jones to help “bridge the gap” through agricultural literacy.
Major cooperative expansion strengthens future of Virginia poultry and grain farming
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
Agriculture Literacy Week builds connections with students
During Virginia’s Agriculture Literacy Week, stories connected children across the commonwealth to the agricultural community and the farmers who grow their food.
