Virginia Farm Bureau Federation was one of six state Farm Bureaus honored for innovation Jan. 7 with an American Farm Bureau Federation New Horizon Award.

It’s a new year, and farmers all over the state are taking part in the U.S. Census of Agriculture, conducted every five years. On Real Virginia, Virginia Farm Bureau’s weekly television program, you can find out how the census benefits all Americans.

Whether you farm on a large scale or you like to keep your residential lot looking great, you can receive valuable John Deere discounts just for being a Virginia Farm Bureau member.

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.

Winners of the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers Achievement Award, Discussion Meet and Excellence in Agriculture Award will compete on the national level at the 2018 American Farm Bureau Federation Annual Convention.

Virginia Farm Bureau’s been packaging up some delightful December looks at Virginia agriculture for its weekly television program, Real Virginia. Broadcasts this month focus on the state’s stock of fresh Christmas trees, the bustle of cotton harvest season and the annual state auctioneer championship. There’s also a visit to the farms of Carroll County.

Your Farm Bureau membership can help you give—and save on—some great holiday gifts!

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

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.

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.