Agriculture
Va. dairy farmer joins signing of Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act
Shenandoah dairy farmer Thomas French represented Virginia dairy farmers at President Donald Trump’s signing of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025.
Fresh produce fuels New Year’s Resolutions
For many consumers, ringing in the New Year includes a commitment to healthy eating.
Poultry sector’s expanding influence reflected in 2025’s consumer trends
Ever-increasing consumer demand for a variety of protein-packed poultry products is a convenient problem for U.S. producers and companies.
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.
