Programs
Young Farmers honor county Farm Bureau president with Warren Beach Award
The Virginia Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers Committee honored Howard Nester of Chesterfield County with its 2023 Warren Beach Award for his contributions to the VFBF Young Farmers Program.
American Farm Bureau advocacy affected by courts, ports and labor
The American court system is “incredibly important” for agricultural advocacy. That was the message from Travis Cushman during a workshop titled “Courts and Ports: A Look at Legal and Economic Issues Facing American Agriculture.”
Farm Bureau honors Harrisonburg reporter with excellence award; other news professionals recognized as well
Harleigh Cupp, a reporter for the Daily News-Record in Harrisonburg, was recognized Nov. 28 with Virginia Farm Bureau Federation’s 2023 Ishee-Quann Award for Media Excellence, the top honor in Farm Bureau’s annual Journalism Awards program.
Young Farmers competition finalists use platform to advocate for expanded farmland availability and financing
The future of Virginia agriculture is in good hands, though available farmland and financing are beyond reach for many beginning farmers.
State Fair of Virginia’s giant vegetable growers crush weigh-off records
Last year’s State Fair of Virginia Giant Butternut Squash Competition winner Paul Jarosh of Culpeper County held the world record title briefly, before a Michigan grower bested his attempt.
Competition entries’ journey from home to the State Fair
The State Fair of Virginia is known for showcasing mind-bogglingly large pumpkins, mouthwatering baked goods and imaginative creations from across the commonwealth.
Save on prescriptions delivered to your door
Cold and flu season is upon us. Luckily, Virginia Farm Bureau members can save on home-delivered generic prescriptions with My Free Pharmacy.
Essex County student named Outstanding Young Agriculturalist
Anne Kathryn “AK” Martz of Essex County was named the 2023 Virginia Farm Bureau Federation Outstanding Young Agriculturalist on July 30 during the VFBF Young Farmers Summer Expo in Page County.
Goochland County couple wins Excellence in Agriculture Award
Rachel and Thomas Henley of Goochland County were named the 2023 Virginia Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers Excellence in Agriculture Award winners. They were recognized July 29 during the VFBF Young Farmers Summer Expo in Page County.
Halifax County farmer wins Achievement Award
Adam Davis of Halifax County received the 2023 Virginia Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers Achievement Award. He was recognized July 29 during the VFBF Young Farmers Summer Expo in Page County.
