Virginia Farm Bureau

Agriculture news and info from Virginia's largest farm advocacy group! We're committed to protecting Virginia’s farms. For Insurance, tweet @VFBInsurance.

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His farming legacy stretches farther than the acres he tends. This Father's Day, we celebrate the farm dads who work sunrise to sunset, caring for the land, livestock and crops that feed our communities.

Happy Father’s Day!

#HappyFathersDay #FathersDay #FarmDad

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🥛 Celebrate #JuneDairyMonth by supporting Virginia's dairy industry, with over 67,000 dairy cows contributing to the commonwealth's fifth-leading agricultural commodity!

#JuneDairyMonth #Dairy #VirginiaFarmBureau #LoveVaAg #VirginiaDairy

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Virginia wheat crops are feeling the impact of drought + late frost, according to the May 28 Wheat Tour.

📉 2026 yield predictions vs. 2025:
🌾 Northern Neck: 69 (vs. 76) bu/acre
🌾 Middle Peninsula: 47 (vs. 75) bu/acre

Some fields may not be harvested.

#AgNews #VAAg #Wheat

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Today, and every day, we honor the brave men and women who gave their lives for our country.
#memorialday #memorialday26 #VirginiaFarmBureau

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New survey data shows 70% of America’s farmers can’t afford the fertilizer they need in 2026—with the South hardest hit.

Farmers want to keep feeding America—but rising costs are putting their businesses at risk.

#FarmersFirst #AgricultureMatters #FoodSecurity #FarmPolicy

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Women play a vital role in U.S. agriculture. That’s why the Women in Agriculture Study is gathering voices from across the country to better understand how women lead and contribute to agriculture. Take the survey today: 📝 https://t.co/FaeQWOwnhm

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Virginia agriculture makes the spooky season possible. 🎃👻 Which farm did you visit this season?

#VaFarmBureau #VirginiaAgriculture #HalloweenOnTheFarm #PumpkinPatch #VAFarms #SupportLocalFarms #Agritourism

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🍔 Happy National Cheeseburger Day! 🧀

We want to know: What are your favorite Virginia-grown ingredients when you build your burger?
Share your ultimate Virginia cheeseburger creation in the comments!

#NationalCheeseburgerDay #VirginiaBeef #VaFarmBureau #LocallySourced

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September is #NationalChickenMonth! Poultry is Virginia’s largest agricultural sector, generating more than $1.6 billion in cash receipts annually. The commonwealth has more than 1,000 family poultry farms.

#Poultry #Chicken #Eggs #VirginiaFarmBureau #LoveVaAg

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🎟️ Virginia Farm Bureau members can purchase tickets online at https://t.co/jUcrkBl2l1 for $11/ticket using the promo code sent to members by email. #StateFair #MemberDeals #VirginiaFarmBureau

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Farming doesn't stop for the holidays. From sunrise to sunset, our dedicated farmers are out there because farming is a labor of love.

#LaborDay #FarmLife #AgricultureNeverSleeps #HardWorkNeverRests #VaFarmBureau #LoveVaAg

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Working on a farm can be mentally demanding. But you are the most important asset to your farm business. It's OK to ask for help. For free and confidential assistance, call or text the AgriStress Helpline at 833-897-2474.

#agmentalhealth #seasonschangeyouremain #agstrong

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Become a member of the Virginia Farm Bureau family today. Your $40 annual membership supports Virginia farmers, and gives you discounts on travel, hotels, car rentals and much more. Join today!

#VirginiaFarmBureau #FriendOfTheFarm #LoveVaAg

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As the U.S. flag waves over the Wilson family's beef farm in Washington County, Va., we're reminded that America's independence has always been rooted in the land. Happy #IndependenceDay from our fields and farms to your family!

#AmericanAgriculture #FeedingAmerica

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The average cost for a 10-person cookout is $70.92. At $7.09 per person, 2025 will be the second-highest cost since @FarmBureau began the survey in 2013.

#SummerCookout #BudgetBBQ #Cookout #Groceries #IndependenceDay #July4th #VirginiaFarmBureau #LoveVaAg

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🥛 Celebrate #NationalDairyMonth! Virginia has over 67,000 dairy cows contributing to the commonwealth's fifth-leading agricultural commodity! Every sip supports local agriculture, so #RaiseAGlass of ice-cold milk!

#JuneDairyMonth #Dairy #VirginiaFarmBureau #VirginiaDairy

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His farming legacy stretches farther than the acres he tends. This Father's Day, we celebrate the farm dads who work sunrise to sunset, caring for the land, livestock and crops that feed our communities. Happy Father’s Day!

#HappyFathersDay #FathersDay #FarmDad

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🌞 Planning your summer adventures? Your Virginia Farm Bureau membership unlocks savings that will make this season truly special! Not a member yet? Join today at https://t.co/Kt7PZqTXK2.

#VirginiaFarmBureau #MemberBenefits #SummerSavings #FamilyFun #VAFBMember

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Virginia Farm Bureau leaders made their voices heard in Washington! Thomas Henley (Goochland, VFBF Young Farmers chair), Jimmy Maclin (Brunswick) and Morgan Slaven (Augusta) participated in U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins' inaugural Farmers First roundtable at USDA.

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🍔 You can find all the ingredients for a delicious #VirginiaGrown burger right here in Virginia!

#NationalBurgerDay #Burger #Cheeseburger #Beef #Dairy #Produce #VirginiaFarmBureau #LoveVaAg