Agriculture

Essex County cattle and grain producer J. Barry Bates was recognized Jan. 22 for five years of service on the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation board of directors.

As an emerging industry, agrivoltaics projects present complex regulatory, environmental and societal challenges.

Hanover County grain and hay producer Leigh H. Pemberton was recognized Jan. 22 for 10 years of service on the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation board of directors.

The president of Virginia Farm Bureau Federation emphasized the power of connectivity in strengthening Virginia’s rural economy.

Three outstanding Virginia young farmers will head to San Antonio this month to participate in national competitions for which they earned state-level accolades in 2024.

After years in the making, the Southside Virginia Fruit and Vegetable Producers Association is opening a new facility to help local growers reach new markets.

Virginia farmers stay busy year-round growing quality food and fiber on pasture, in forests and on cropland. And for one day every year, that important work transitions from the fields to the Virginia Capitol as part of  Virginia Farm Bureau Federation’s annual Legislative Day.

Last year’s severe drought and turbulent weather resulted in a mixed bag for the state’s crop production, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service annual crop production report for Virginia.

Virginia Farm Bureau Federation members will help shape national agriculture advocacy efforts during the 2025 American Farm Bureau Federation Annual Convention & Trade Show.