With current and potential legislation posing a threat to specific policies passed under the Trump administration, America’s farmers made certain their voices would be heard this year.
Grayson County beef cattle farmer Richard L. Sutherland of Elk Creek was elected Dec. 1 to a fourth three-year term on the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation board of directors.
Rockbridge County beef cattle and small grain producer Russell L. Williams II of Buena Vista was elected Dec. 1 to a third three-year term on the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation board of directors.
Hanover County grain and hay producer Leigh H. Pemberton of Doswell was elected Dec. 1 to a third three-year term on the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation board of directors.
Lunenburg County grain producer and former tobacco grower J.M. Jenkins of Blackstone was elected Dec. 1 to a 17th three-year term on the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation board of directors.