Virginia Agriculture 2024
In partnership with the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
As the state’s slogan says, Virginia is for lovers – including lovers of the land. As the state’s largest industry by a generous margin, there is no doubt that agriculture is extremely important for Virginia. The adaptability and efforts of food producers are crucial to keeping the state’s economy steady.
Agriculture in Virginia provides an economic impact of $105 billion per year. Agriculture and forestry provides more than 490,000 jobs in the Commonwealth. The state’s 41,500 farms spread across 7.7 million acres and have an average farm size of 186 acres. Virginia farms grow and raise commodities including apples, turkeys, marine products, tobacco, peanuts and broilers. All of these place Virginia within the top 10 for production nationally.
Virginia agriculture also includes agricultural education, agritourism, agribusiness, innovation and research, new technology and much more. These sectors are important to keep the industry thriving. Despite the recent challenges that the country continues to face, Virginia’s agriculture industry has a strong record of success and is poised for prosperity.
Read the Virginia Agriculture 2024 Magazine
Virginia Ag Education
Virginia Agritourism
Virginia Crops & Livestock
Virginia Aquaculture Leaders Take Measures to Keep the State’s Industry Robust
March 13, 2024
Virginia Controlled Environment Agriculture Growers Gain Support Through Tax Incentives
March 10, 2024
Going Once, Going Twice, Sold at Virginia Produce Auctions Throughout the State
April 15, 2023
Poultry and Eggs Provide a Multibillion-Dollar Direct Impact on Virginia’s Economy
April 13, 2023
Virginia Businesses and Farmers Benefit From AFID Grants, From the Valleys to the Shores
April 11, 2023
Virginia Grown Program Has A New Logo, Updated Features and New Website in the Works
April 9, 2023
Virginia Welcomes the Future of Food with Controlled Environment Agriculture Farms
April 7, 2023
Dairy Margin Coverage Program Helps “Insure” Virginia Dairy Farmers Success
February 25, 2022
Virginia Seafood Producers Get Creative to Make Up for Lost Revenue Amid Pandemic
February 9, 2021
Virginia Environment
Virginia Farmers Rework Their Businesses to Protect Water Quality and Other Natural Resources
March 14, 2024
Virginia Farm to Table
Farmers, Schools, Markets and More Come Together to Expand Food Access in Virginia
March 12, 2024
Virginia Agriculture Week Photo Contest Highlights the Beauty of the Commonwealth
April 14, 2023
Virginia Grown Program Has A New Logo, Updated Features and New Website in the Works
April 9, 2023
Pandemic Challenges and Demand Increases Inspire Innovation for Meat Processors
February 26, 2022
Virginia Is for Beer Lovers as the Craft Beer Scene Expands Locally and Abroad
February 24, 2022
VDACS Agriculture Week Photo Contest Winners Capture the Beauty of the Industry
February 20, 2022
