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Farm Bureau honors three women for impact on agriculture, communities

April 4, 2019

Virginia Farm Bureau Federation recognized three women on March 30 for their service to and accomplishments in agriculture and their communities. The organization held its annual Women’s Spring Conference March 29-31.

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Hanover insurance agent succeeds using the Golden Rule

January 23, 2019

Last year’s Ralph Stokes Award winner, Chris Adams of Hanover County, was recognized by his peers for the characteristics the organization’s highest honor celebrates.

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Lee County Extension agent named first runner-up in national contest

January 22, 2019

Amy G. Fannon of Pennington Gap was named first runner-up for the 2019 American Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers & Ranchers Excellence in Agriculture Award. The competition took place at the AFBF Annual Convention, held Jan. 11-16 in New Orleans.

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Nottoway County couple place third in national farming award program

January 22, 2019

John and Lydia Shepherd of Nottoway County were awarded third place in the 2019 American Farm Bureau FederationYoung Farmers & Ranchers Achievement Award program. The competition took place at the AFBF Annual Convention, held Jan. 11-16 in New Orleans.

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Va. Young Farmers win national awards at AFBF centennial convention

January 17, 2019

Virginia Young Farmers once again garnered national recognition as they competed at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s centennial convention Jan. 11-16.

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Young Farmers to compete for national honors, prizes at AFBF event

December 7, 2018

Winners of three Virginia Farm Bureau Federation competitions will compete against their peers from across the nation at the 2019 American Farm Bureau Federation Annual Convention.

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Virginia Young Farmers to compete nationally in January

December 6, 2018

Winners of three Virginia Farm Bureau Federation competitions will compete against their peers from across the nation at the 2019 American Farm Bureau Federation Annual Convention.

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Farm Bureau honors Southwest Virginia business leader

November 29, 2018

Autry O.V. "Pete" DeBusk of Lee County was honored Nov. 28 with Virginia Farm Bureau Federation’s 2018 Distinguished Service to Agriculture Award during the VFBF 2018 Annual Convention in Hot Springs.

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Rockingham County farmer wins Young Farmers Discussion Meet

November 28, 2018

Jesse Martin of Rockingham County took top honors Nov. 28 in the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation’s annual Young Farmers Discussion Meet.

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County Farm Bureaus are recognized for excellence of local programs

November 28, 2018

Farm Bureaus in Albemarle, Bland, Campbell, Prince William-Fairfax and Washington were recognized Nov. 27 by Virginia Farm Bureau Federation for their work in educating the public and promoting agriculture and Farm Bureau.

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