Agriculture
Shop local farms and farmers markets for the holidays
This holiday season, shoppers looking for fresh ingredients and unique gifts can find plenty of options at their local farms and farmers markets.
New training offers insights on soils, nutrient management plans
School will soon be in session for individuals who want to learn the ins and outs of soil science and farm nutrient management plans.
Virginia Tech junior wins Young Farmers Collegiate Discussion Meet
Jana Lee, a junior at Virginia Tech, earned first place in Virginia Farm Bureau Federation’s 17th Annual Collegiate Young Farmers Discussion Meet, held Nov. 15 at Virginia Tech.
Wayne and Pattie Pryor of Goochland County recognized with Virginia Farm Bureau Federation’s top honors
Virginia Farm Bureau Federation honored Wayne and Pattie Pryor of Hadensville Dec. 4 with two of its highest awards during the 2024 VFBF Annual Convention in Hot Springs.
Sink elected president of Virginia Farm Bureau
Farmer Scott E. Sink was elected Dec. 4 to a two-year term as president of the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation.
Pittsylvania County producer elected Farm Bureau vice president
Pittsylvania County tobacco, beef and poultry producer Robert J. Mills Jr. of Callands was elected Dec. 4 to a two-year term as vice president of the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation.
Agritourism and tax relief promoted by county Farm Bureaus
Virginia Farm Bureau Federation honored six county Farm Bureaus Dec. 4 during its 2024 VFBF Annual Convention for projects conducted in their communities in 2024.
Hundley re-elected Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee chair
A. Faye Hundley of Champlain in Essex County was elected Dec. 4 to a fifth two-year term as chair of the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation Women’s Leadership Committee.
Goochland farmer elected chair of VFBF Young Farmers Committee
Goochland County farmer Thomas N. Henley was elected Dec. 4 to a two-year term as chair of the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers Committee.
