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Thanks for being a Farm Bureau member and a ‘Friend of the Farm’!

December 10, 2015

“Friend of the Farm” decals are turning up on windows and vehicles statewide—a reminder of how Virginia Farm Bureau has, for 90 years, upheld a promise to advocate for agriculture and preserve the things that make Virginia special.

Membership, Virginia Farm Bureau

Farm Bureau, George Washington Regional Commission receive award for Meadow historic designation

December 10, 2015

Virginia Farm Bureau Federation, in partnership with the George Washington Regional Commission, recently received a 2015 Innovation Award from the National Association of Development Organizations Research Foundation.

Awards and Contests, Programs, Secretariat, Virginia Farm Bureau

Is your home ready to withstand winter weather?

November 19, 2015

Before Old Man Winter arrives, make sure your home is prepared for freezing temperatures and inclement weather.

Insurance, Virginia Farm Bureau

Chesterfield Farm Bureau donates pig, funds to Henricus Historical Park

September 3, 2015

The newest addition to the interpretive program at Henricus Historical Park in Chesterfield County is a Tamworth pig named Cordelia, thanks to Chesterfield Farm Bureau.

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Virginia Farm Bureau satisfied with elk management plan

June 4, 2015

The Virginia Board of Game and Inland Fisheries made a decision at its June 2 meeting to allow elk hunting in 28 counties, pending a clear elk management plan that is agreed upon by agriculture leaders and other stakeholders.

Animals and Livestock, Legislative Issues, Virginia Farm Bureau, Wildlife

With hurricane season in mind, make home repairs, preparations

May 21, 2015

Winds and rains from hurricanes or tropical storms can cause significant damage to personal property. The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety encourages residents to strengthen the critical elements of their property to protect it from hurricane damage.

Insurance, Safety, Virginia Farm Bureau

Lunenburg County farmer and educator receives first Farm Bureau Lady Leader recognition

March 25, 2015

Dr. Dixie Watts Dalton of Kenbridge was named the first honoree in the Virginia Farm Bureau Lady Leader recognition program March 21 at the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation Women’s Conference in Roanoke.

Awards and Contests, Virginia Farm Bureau

Craig County producer is Farm Bureau’s Farm Woman of the Year

March 25, 2015

Jeannie Dudding of New Castle was named Virginia Farm Bureau Federation’s 2015 Farm Woman of the Year March 21 during the VFBF Women’s Conference in Roanoke.

Awards and Contests, Virginia Farm Bureau

Shenandoah County woman named Farm Bureau Ambassador

March 25, 2015

Whitney Bowman was named the 2015 Virginia Farm Bureau Ambassador on March 21 at the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation Women’s Conference in Roanoke.

Awards and Contests, Virginia Farm Bureau

Three Virginia farmers recognized as outstanding farm employees

March 10, 2015

Glenn Chappell III of Dinwiddie County, Aaron Crowgey of Wythe County and Roger Scott of Culpeper County were recognized as this year’s Virginia Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers Outstanding Young Farm Employees.

Awards and Contests, Virginia Farm Bureau

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