Young Farmers
Augusta County Young Farmers recognized for outstanding achievements at national convention
Virginia’s next generation of agricultural leaders garnered national praise.
Young Farmers excel in leadership competitions at summer expo
Four outstanding young farmers earned statewide accolades at the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers Summer Expo July 25-27 in Franklin County.
Halifax County farmer wins Excellence in Agriculture Award
Dustin Francis of Halifax County was named the 2025 Virginia Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers Excellence in Agriculture Award winner.
Rockingham County student named Outstanding Young Agriculturalist
Sarah Craun of Rockingham County was named the 2025 Virginia Farm Bureau Federation Outstanding Young Agriculturalist.
Augusta County couple wins Achievement Award
Clay and Paula Greene of Augusta County received the 2025 Virginia Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers Achievement Award.
Virginia farmers share insights, concerns during Farmers First Roundtable
Virginia farmers had the opportunity to share their experiences during the inaugural Farmers First roundtable hosted by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins.
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.
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.
Virginia Tech junior wins Young Farmers Collegiate Discussion Meet
Jana Lee, a junior at Virginia Tech, earned first place in Virginia Farm Bureau Federation’s 17th Annual Collegiate Young Farmers Discussion Meet, held Nov. 15 at Virginia Tech.
Goochland farmer elected chair of VFBF Young Farmers Committee
Goochland County farmer Thomas N. Henley was elected Dec. 4 to a two-year term as chair of the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers Committee.
