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Farmers watching farm bill progress intently

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The nation’s top farm legislation is up for renewal this year. But delays in producing the first draft of the 2018 Farm Bill, in addition to four years of declining crop prices, have many farmers concerned.



Find out how the federal farm bill affects all Virginians-not just farmers

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Quite soon, many Virginia farm families will spring into planting activities. Real Virginia, Virginia Farm Bureau’s weekly television program, shares some of their news from the weeks leading up to that.



Farmers remain engaged in legislative session

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For Virginia farmers, January is a time for tax preparation, livestock births, equipment maintenance and professional conferences.



Agriculture impacted by new government appointees

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Gov. Ralph Northam has made appointments for key positions that may impact agriculture.



Farmers need to fill out ag census by Feb. 5

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Farmers are lagging behind in filling out the 2017 Census of Agriculture.



New tax laws mean new estate plans needed

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Farmers face many financial challenges when attempting to pass the family business to the next generation.



Virginia farmers will help shape national Farm Bureau policies

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Seven voting delegates and two alternates from Virginia Farm Bureau Federation will join Farm Bureau producer members from across the nation in shaping policies important to farmers and ranchers.



Farm Bureau praises state forester recently appointed secretary of agriculture and forestry

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Governor-elect Ralph Northam announced Dec. 14 his appointment of State Forester Bettina Ring as Virginia’s secretary of agriculture and forestry.



Farm Bureau’s grassroots process works for its members

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Virginia Farm Bureau’s annual convention is where delegates vote on policies that Farm Bureau lobbyists will support in the upcoming General Assembly.



American Farm Bureau president says now is the time for progress

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If American farmers and ranchers remain united and persistent, there’s a good chance to make real progress on several national issues, said Vincent “Zippy” Duvall, president of the American Farm Bureau Federation.



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