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Buchanan honored as Outstanding Farm Bureau Woman
The VFBF Women’s Leadership Committee recognized Angela Buchanan of Mecklenburg County with its Outstanding Farm Bureau Woman Award.
Louisa County VT junior named 2025 Farm Bureau Ambassador
Savannah Goodwin was named the 2025 Virginia Farm Bureau Ambassador at the recent Virginia Farm Bureau Federation Women’s Leadership Conference in Richmond.
Botetourt County agribusiness leader named 2025 Distinguished Farm Bureau Woman
A fourth-generation farmer and agribusiness operator in Botetourt County recently earned accolades from the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation Women’s Leadership Committee.
Women in Agriculture Gathering builds connections and business savvy
From agriculture entrepreneurs to farm enthusiasts, women at a recent Caroline County event walked away with resources and relationships to last a lifetime.
Mental Health Awareness Month: Prioritizing sleep
Maintaining a healthy sleep schedule can be challenging. And for those in professions like farming and agriculture, poor sleep isn’t just unhealthy; it can be dangerous.
Hurricane-impacted farmers begin recovery with outpouring of resources
While Hurricane Helene victims’ losses accumulated, so did the overwhelming support from “neighbors” near and far.
Virginia farmers face fallout from USDA cuts to food banks
As hunger rates climb across the country, federal funding cuts are hitting Virginia farmers who produce food for nutrition programs.
Virginia-grown produce is sprouting up this spring
Farmers are beginning to harvest their spring produce, and consumers can get their first tastes of fresh asparagus, herbs and leafy greens.
Invasive pest quarantine found ineffective; repealed
The Virginia Spotted Lanternfly Quarantine is no longer effective, and the quarantine was repealed March 27.
USDA designates 22 Virginia localities as natural drought disaster areas
Due to recent drought conditions, 22 Virginia localities have received natural disaster designations.
