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New law opens door for hemp research in Virginia

March 26, 2015

A crop that was grown in the early years of the Virginia colony could be returning to farm fields in a few years.

Crops, Hemp, Legislative Issues, News

Comments show opposition to EPA’s proposed ‘Waters’ rule

March 19, 2015

By the time the comment period for the proposed Waters of the U.S. rule ended in November 2014, Americans had shared more than 1 million comments with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Legislative Issues

‘Ditch the Rule’ campaign asserts farmers’ challenge to proposed waters rule

May 15, 2014

Farmers and ranchers across the nation recognize that their ability to farm could be negatively affected by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed “Waters of the United States” rule. The American Farm Bureau Federation has launched a campaign urging the EPA to withdraw the rule.

Legislative Issues

Virginia Farm Bureau Federation AgPAC endorses Cuccinelli, Northam, Obenshain

August 21, 2013

Virginia Farm Bureau Federation AgPAC has announced its endorsement of Ken Cuccinelli, the Republican candidate for governor; Ralph S. Northam, the Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor; and Mark D. Obenshain, the Republican candidate for attorney general.

Legislative Issues

Black vultures prey on farmers’ minds, herds

May 3, 2013

The number of federally-protected black vultures in Virginia has grown over the past 30 years, and the birds have become a nuisance for many farmers, preying on live calves, lambs, piglets and other vulnerable animals.

Legislative Issues, Livestock, Wildlife

Southwest Virginia farmers fighting elk hunting restrictions

April 25, 2013

Heated debates over reintroducing elk to Southwest Virginia have resumed in four localities this spring, prompted by a Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries proposal to prohibit any hunting of elk in Lee, Russell, Scott and Tazewell counties.

Legislative Issues, Wildlife

Farm Bureau applauds successful property rights bills

February 28, 2013

The state’s largest farmers’ advocacy organization this week voiced approval of property rights bills that were successful in this year’s Virginia General Assembly.

Legislative Issues, Property Rights

Property rights amendment to take effect Jan. 1, 2013

December 13, 2012

For private property rights advocates in Virginia, the wait is almost over. An amendment to the state constitution approved by voters on Nov. 6 will take effect Jan. 1, 2013.

Legislative Issues, Property Rights

Voters approve property rights amendment by wide margin

November 8, 2012

Producer members of county Farm Bureaus throughout Virginia are extremely pleased that Question 1 on the Virginia ballot passed by 75 percent on Nov. 6, said Wayne Pryor, president of the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation.

Legislative Issues, Property Rights

Proposed eminent domain amendment protects ‘the little guy’

October 18, 2012

One item Virginia voters will see on the Nov. 6 ballot is a proposed state constitutional amendment regarding the use of eminent domain to take private property.

Legislative Issues, Property Rights

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