Agriculture

Farmers met with lawmakers and advocated for legislation that affects agriculture during VFBF’s annual Legislative Day at the General Assembly in Richmond.

Virginia House of Delegates Speaker Don Scott, D-Portsmouth, grew up splitting time between the city and the country. 

While difficult circumstances in agriculture often are temporary, certain decisions can be permanent. 

Tazewell County cattle producer Emily F. Edmondson of Chilhowie was recognized Jan. 30 for 15 years of service on the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation board of directors.

Goochland County hay and grain producer Wayne F. Pryor of Hadensville was recognized Jan. 30 for 35 years of service on the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation board of directors.

Cumberland County cattle, forage and forestry producer William F. “Bill” Osl Jr. of Columbia was recognized Jan. 30 for 10 years of service on the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation board of directors.

Orange County beef producer Thomas E. Graves of Orange was recognized Jan. 30 for 15 years of service on the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation board of directors.

Virginia’s farming community was well-represented by the next generation of agricultural leaders at the recent American Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers competitions in Salt Lake City, where Virginia Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers contestants competed for placement at the national level.

Complex agricultural topics, daunting farm challenges and pursuit of the dream were discussed with ease and authenticity by Virginia Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers contestants at the recent American Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers & Ranchers competitions.

Virginia Farm Bureau Federation leaders, farmers and industry stakeholders recently met with agricultural specialists at the Embassy of Mexico in Washington to learn about the strong trade relationship between the two countries.