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A Blue Ribbon Event

A Blue Ribbon Event

Each year, hundreds of bakers, gardeners, cooks and crafters from across the commonwealth enter the arts, horticulture and culinary competitions at the State Fair of Virginia.

Applauding Agriculture’s Influence

Applauding Agriculture’s Influence

As the state’s largest private industry, agriculture touches the lives of all Virginians daily with an economic impact of $82.3 billion annually, according to the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

Changing with the Times

Changing with the Times

Since its establishment in 1928, the FFA has promoted youth development and has become a nationally recognized standard in agricultural education.

Drones Over Opie

Drones Over Opie

Mecklenburg County farm uses aerial technology to save time and money  March 2025 by Michelle Greene Dean, The Delmarva Farmer In rural Southside Virginia, it’s rare to see a drone dropping cover crop seed on a field of soybeans, especially when they are already...

Century Forests

Century Forests

Celebrating Virginia’s forestry heritage January-February 2025 by Alice Kemp, Virginia Farm Bureau Federation Tucked among Virginia’s 16 million acres of forestland are rich stories of stewardship and family dedication to the land. “The Virginia Century Forest Program...

Fall is ATV Time

Fall is ATV Time

Precaution is the key to fun and safety October 2024 by Nicole Zema, Virginia Farm Bureau Federation All-terrain vehicles are essential for many farm chores, and many landowners enjoy riding them recreationally. “But they also pose serious hazards to operators,” says...