Legislative Issues
Farmers educate lawmakers on key priorities during Legislative Day
Real voices and genuine stories took center stage as Virginia farmers and producers traveled to meet with legislators at the Virginia Capitol.
Virginia’s farm community to advocate for policy priorities at annual Legislative Day on Feb. 9
Over 100 Virginia agriculture leaders are uniting in Richmond for the Super Bowl of grassroots advocacy known as Legislative Day.
Candidates for statewide races declare positions on crucial agricultural issues
Candidates for governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general have partnered with Virginia Farm Bureau Federation AgPAC to present their stances on agricultural and forestry issues.
Virginia Farm Bureau Federation AgPAC endorses 85 candidates for House seats
Farm Bureau’s political action committee has announced its endorsement of candidates based on recommendations by local farmer committees and approved by the AgPAC board.
Tidewater farmers take up farm bill and ag issues with state and congressional leaders
Farmers recently seized an opportunity to discuss provisions in the farm bill and other policies with congressional leaders.
Virginia farmers share recommendations on national agricultural policies
The commonwealth’s largest private industry is well represented on the national level by Virginia Farm Bureau Federation agricultural leaders.
Virginia farmers share policy priorities with lawmakers
Over 100 farm leaders shared their perspectives on seven key agriculture issues in one busy morning at Virginia’s General Assembly on Feb. 3.
VFB president encourages expanding rural opportunities through statewide collaboration
The president of Virginia Farm Bureau Federation emphasized the power of connectivity in strengthening Virginia’s rural economy.
Farmers will advocate for agricultural priorities at annual Legislative Day on Feb. 3
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.
Congressional candidates outline agricultural priorities
Voters concerned with agricultural issues can make informed decisions this election season, thanks to a comprehensive questionnaire completed by many of Virginia’s congressional contenders.
