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Research could lead to resurgence of industrial hemp in Va.

December 1, 2017

Industrial hemp may not be the next miracle crop for Virginia farmers, but it has potential for providing energy, feed and pharmaceutical ingredients.

Crops, Hemp, News

Southampton farmer re-elected to Farm Bureau board

November 30, 2017

Southampton County cotton and peanut producer Marvin L. Everett Jr. of Capron was elected Nov. 30 to a fifth three-year term on the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation board of directors.

Leadership, Meetings and Events, News, VFBF Annual Convention 2017, Virginia Farm Bureau

Pittsylvania County farmer re-elected to Farm Bureau board

November 30, 2017

Pittsylvania County beef, poultry and tobacco producer Robert J. Mills Jr. of Callands was elected Nov. 30 to a third three-year term on the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation board of directors.

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Orange County farmer re-elected to Farm Bureau board

November 30, 2017

Beef producer Thomas E. Graves of Orange was elected Nov. 30 to a fourth three-year term on the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation board of directors.

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Henry County farmer re-elected to Farm Bureau board

November 30, 2017

Beef cattle and hay producer Gordon R. Metz of Martinsville was elected Nov. 30 to an 11th three-year term on the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation board of directors.

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Tazewell County farmer re-elected to Farm Bureau board

November 30, 2017

Tazewell County cattle producer Emily Fisher Edmondson of Chilhowie was elected Nov. 30 to a fourth three-year term on the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation board of directors.

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Farmers need to counter farming falsehoods with the truth

November 30, 2017

“The general public is a little bit suspicious of modern agriculture,” but farmers have the ability to change their minds. That was the message from Vance Crowe, director of millennial engagement for Monsanto, who spoke Nov. 30 at the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation’s 2017 Annual Convention in Williamsburg.

Meetings and Events, News, VFBF Annual Convention 2017

Farm Bureau honors three agriculture leaders for their service

November 30, 2017

Three leading members of Virginia’s agriculture community were honored Nov. 29 with Virginia Farm Bureau Federation’s 2017 Distinguished Service Awards during the VFBF Annual Convention in Williamsburg.

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Four county Farm Bureaus recognized for excellence of local programs

November 30, 2017

Farm Bureaus in the counties of Bedford, Craig, King William and Patrick were recognized Nov. 29 by Virginia Farm Bureau Federation for their work in educating the public and promoting agriculture and Farm Bureau.

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American Farm Bureau president says now is the time for progress

November 29, 2017

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.

Legislative Issues, Meetings and Events, News, VFBF Annual Convention 2017

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