April 10 Safety & Insurance Hurricane-impacted farmers begin recovery with outpouring of resources Livestock, Farm Safety, Farm, Flood, Hurricane, Crops While Hurricane Helene victims’ losses accumulated, so did the overwhelming support from “neighbors” near and far.
March 27 Meetings & Events Virginia farmers share recommendations on national agricultural policies Livestock, Conservation, Farm Bill, Legislative Issues The commonwealth’s largest private industry is well represented on the national level by Virginia Farm Bureau Federation agricultural leaders.
March 6 News Survey input needed from farmers regarding large animal veterinarian services Livestock, Health and Wellness, Farm The Virginia General Assembly recognized last year that solutions need to be developed regarding the statewide shortage of large animal veterinarians.
March 6 News Virginia sheep and goat flocks are growing, according to USDA report Livestock, Sheep Small ruminants are a growing presence on Virginia farms, according to a recently-released national survey.
February 13 News U.S. farmers briefed on obstacles and opportunities in livestock markets Livestock, Agribusiness Demand and prices for beef and most poultry products are strong, but many challenges are creating uncertainty for both livestock producers and consumers.