Back

Looking for something?

Back

News & Features

Virginia Farm Bureau News & Features is your place for news and information from around Virginia. From gardening tips and recipes to politics and events, stay up to date with what matters to Virginians.

McAuliffe: Virginia will be East Coast’s No. 1 ag exporter

March 12, 2015

Virginia agricultural and forestry exports in 2014 totaled $3.35 billion, setting a record and topping $3 billion for the first time ever.

Agriculture Business, Agriculture Trade

Vilsack: Asian trade agreement could benefit Virginia agriculture

March 12, 2015

Speakers on the second day of the Governor’s Conference on Agricultural Trade focused on opportunities and global awareness.

Agriculture Business, Agriculture Trade

Farm exports ‘front and center’ as global market expands

March 14, 2013

U.S. farmers will need to pay more attention to overseas markets in the coming years, speakers at a recent agricultural trade conference said.

Agriculture Business, Agriculture Trade

Panama Canal expansion has potential to increase Virginia ag trade

March 14, 2013

In an ever-expanding global economy, Virginia farmers stand to benefit from a current expansion of the Panama Canal.

Agriculture Business, Agriculture Trade

After trade missions, Va. farm exports gaining foothold in Cuba

December 6, 2012

Todd Haymore, the state’s secretary of agriculture and forestry, led his sixth annual trade mission to Havana in November, and as a result Virginia has beefed up its apple and soybean exports to the country that for years banned trade with the United States.

Agriculture Business, Agriculture Trade

Governor: Va. agricultural exports reached record high in 2011

April 30, 2012

Gov. Bob McDonnell announced on March 13 that the commonwealth exported a record $2.35 billion in agricultural products in 2011, an increase of more than 6 percent from 2010 and more than 2 percent from 2009.

Agriculture Business, Agriculture Trade

Va. farm and forestry exports up in 2011, secretary says

November 30, 2011

Virginia agricultural exports are up 5 percent from 2010, and that figure could increase even more before the end of the year, said Todd Haymore, Virginia’s secretary of agriculture and forestry.

Agriculture Business, Agriculture Trade

Sort by Topic:

Get Recognized

If your publication or radio or television station is delivering stellar coverage of agriculture on an ongoing basis, this is the award competition to enter. Learn More

Looking for something?

Login to your Account

News & Features

Sort by Topic:

Get Recognized