Agriculture
Augusta County Young Farmers recognized for outstanding achievements at national convention
Virginia’s next generation of agricultural leaders garnered national praise.
AFBF pays tribute to Wayne Pryor
Former VFBF President Wayne Pryor received the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 2026 Farm Bureau Founders Award.
Va. farmers prepare to help shape national agricultural policy
VFBF members will join thousands of other Farm Bureau producers from across the country as they discuss and adopt national agriculture-related policies.
Students follow farmers’ footsteps with AITC Book of the Year
This spring, children across the commonwealth can walk in a farmer’s footsteps with Virginia Agriculture in the Classroom’s 2026 Book of the Year.
Food assistance program facilitates access to Virginia Grown products at food banks statewide
The VAFAP provides grants to charitable food assistance organizations to purchase Virginia Grown agricultural products, distributed to food-insecure Virginia residents statewide.
Repurposed grain bins are turned into livable spaces
From chic commercial spaces to outdoor gazebos, ambitious designers and innovative farmers are breathing new life into old grain bins.
Essex County farmer re-elected to Farm Bureau board
Cattle and grain producer J. Barry Bates was elected to a third three-year term on the VFBF board of directors.
Shenandoah County farmer re-elected to Farm Bureau board
Woodstock beef cattle farmer Justin Pence was elected to a second three-year term on the VFBF board of directors.
