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American Farm Bureau supports national GMO pre-emption bill

June 30, 2016

The American Farm Bureau Federation is supporting proposed U.S. Senate legislation that establishes federal pre-emption of state laws that mandate labeling foods with genetically modified ingredients.

Legislative Issues

New online survey to reveal internet coverage gaps

June 23, 2016

A new statewide initiative to identify internet coverage gaps stands to improve connectivity for farmers and other rural residents.

Legislative Issues

Helping farmers help those in need

June 6, 2016

Virginia Farm Bureau has been advocating on behalf of Virginia’s farmers in the General Assembly for 50 years. Earlier this year, Farm Bureau supported a bill that also stands to benefit Virginians who are in need of food.

Legislative Issues

Farm Bureau applauds governor, legislature for ag budget

March 17, 2016

Members of the state’s largest farm organization are pleased with funding of agriculture-related items in the finalized state budget.

Legislative Issues

Virginia’s 2015 agricultural exports valued at $3.19 billion

March 10, 2016

Farm and forestry exports from Virginia in 2015 were valued at $3.19 billion, 4.7 percent less than in 2014.

Agriculture Trade, Events, Forestry, Legislative Issues

Supreme Court declines to hear challenge of EPA plan for bay

March 3, 2016

The U.S. Supreme Court on Feb. 29 declined to hear a challenge to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s “pollution diet” for the Chesapeake Bay, upholding the contested plan for bay cleanup goals for 2025.

Chesapeake Bay, Legislative Issues

USDA, US Chamber foundation to promote ag jobs to veterans

March 3, 2016

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced in February a joint agreement with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation to increase employment opportunities in the agricultural sector for military veterans and their spouses.

Legislative Issues

Ag groups voice support for bill to standardize GMO labeling

February 25, 2016

Virginia Farm Bureau Federation is joining the American Farm Bureau Federation and the National Corn Growers Association in supporting a new bill that would streamline biotechnology labeling laws.

Corn, Legislative Issues

Farmers back bill that clarifies landowner rights in eminent domain cases

February 11, 2016

The state’s largest farmers’ advocacy organization is backing a bill introduced by Sen. Mark Obenshain, R-Harrisonburg, that spells out landowner rights when property is damaged in activities related to eminent domain.

Legislative Issues, Property Rights

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