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From seed to shirt: Suffolk cotton growers embrace all-American production
While most T-shirts are made overseas, a Virginia farm family is keeping every component of garment production in the U.S. from seed to shirt—just as the nation’s agriculture leaders call for a revival of American cotton and rural manufacturing.
Agriculture-related laws could affect consumers beginning July 1
Virginia Farm Bureau Federation’s grassroots advocates were busy throughout the 2026 General Assembly session, weighing in on legislation affecting agriculture and the farmers who supply the commonwealth’s food and fiber.
Virginia Farm Bureau women advocate, celebrate and connect at national summit
Twenty-one Virginia Farm Bureau Federation Women’s Leadership Committee members joined around 450 attendees from across the U.S. and world for a landmark national gathering.
Virginia Agriculture Week celebrated by governor signing bills in support of agriculture and forestry
An award-winning local agriculture instructor and his father opened their farm gates to state dignitaries on June 9.
Virginia farmer can be found on Maola milk cartons in stores’ dairy aisles
June is National Dairy Month, and a good way to celebrate is by drinking milk featuring Orange County dairy farmer Molly Elgin McWilliams.
Nurture nature’s heroes during National Pollinator Month
As flowers bloom and fresh produce fills farmstands across Virginia, June shines a spotlight on the pollinators that help make those things possible.
Emergency loans available for farmers in nine counties designated natural disaster areas
Farmers in nine Virginia counties are eligible for emergency loans after their drought-stricken areas have been designated natural disaster areas by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
USDA small processor plan aims to boost local meat capacity
As consumer demand for protein and the price of beef have reached historic highs, rural families will have greater access to these locally grown farm products thanks to an expansion plan for the nation’s small meat processors.
Wheat tour highlights freeze, drought damage across Virginia fields
Prolonged spring drought and a late-season frost left a clear mark on Virginia’s small grain crops, as participants in a May 28 wheat tour visited 10 farms and assessed growing conditions.
Central Virginia icon becomes Virginia’s first vineyard to achieve regenerative certification
A Virginia young farmer and his team recently made history as pioneers in the emerging realm of regenerative farming.
