The president of Virginia Farm Bureau Federation emphasized the power of connectivity in strengthening Virginia’s rural economy.
Three outstanding Virginia young farmers will head to San Antonio this month to participate in national competitions for which they earned state-level accolades in 2024.
After years in the making, the Southside Virginia Fruit and Vegetable Producers Association is opening a new facility to help local growers reach new markets.
Virginia farmers stay busy year-round growing quality food and fiber on pasture, in forests and on cropland. And for one day every year, that important work transitions from the fields to the Virginia Capitol as part of Virginia Farm Bureau Federation’s annual Legislative Day.
Last year’s severe drought and turbulent weather resulted in a mixed bag for the state’s crop production, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service annual crop production report for Virginia.