Virginia Farm Bureau
Virginia Farm Bureau statement on USDA funding, staffing
The following is a statement from Virginia Farm Bureau President Scott Sink, regarding recent funding and staffing changes at the U.S. Department of Agriculture and its affiliated agencies.
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.
Augusta County farmer wins national Young Farmers award
Morgan Slaven of Augusta County captured second place in the 2025 American Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers & Ranchers Excellence in Agriculture Award competition.
Essex County farmer receives five-year service award
Essex County cattle and grain producer J. Barry Bates was recognized Jan. 22 for five years of service on the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation board of directors.
Hanover County farmer receives 10-year service award
Hanover County grain and hay producer Leigh H. Pemberton was recognized Jan. 22 for 10 years of service on the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation board of directors.
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.
Virginia young farmers prepare for national competitions
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.
Va. farmers gear up to guide agriculture policy at national convention
Virginia Farm Bureau Federation members will help shape national agriculture advocacy efforts during the 2025 American Farm Bureau Federation Annual Convention & Trade Show.
Wayne and Pattie Pryor of Goochland County recognized with Virginia Farm Bureau Federation’s top honors
Virginia Farm Bureau Federation honored Wayne and Pattie Pryor of Hadensville Dec. 4 with two of its highest awards during the 2024 VFBF Annual Convention in Hot Springs.
Sink elected president of Virginia Farm Bureau
Farmer Scott E. Sink was elected Dec. 4 to a two-year term as president of the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation.
