Agriculture

~ Press release issued by Virginia Farm Bureau Federation STUART — After surviving late spring frosts and a soaking start to summer, weather is again testing Virginia’s farmers as the threat of drought looms over […]

~ Press release from the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation WASHINGTON — Two recently introduced bills could help more small meat and poultry plants sell their products, and help better fulfill nationwide demand for beef, chicken […]

~ Press release issued by the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation WINCHESTER — Summer squash is an ancient fruit that is still enjoyed on modern dinner tables, and the summer staple is thriving on farms and […]

~ Press release issued by Virginia Farm Bureau WASHINGTON — Congress has introduced a bill that would enable more farmers to participate in the Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program. The Paycheck Protection for Producers […]

~ Press release issued by the Governor’s Office RICHMOND — Governor Ralph Northam has announced a new way for local governments to support agriculture- and forestry-based businesses during the COVID-19 emergency through the Governor’s Agriculture […]

~ Press release issued by Virginia Farm Bureau on June 4 RICHMOND — Mitigation measures to control the spread of COVID-19 have disrupted normal livestock marketing channels and supply chains, and economists say it will […]