Nansemond County Farm Bureau

10/10/2026

World Mental Health Day

You are the most important asset to your farm. Farming can be isolating and stressful, but help is always available. If you're struggling, reach out—it's a sign of strength, not weakness.

📞 AgriStress Helpline: 833-897-2474 (call or text, free and confidential)

10/07/2026

World Cotton Day

From field to fabric! On , we celebrate Virginia's cotton farmers who literally clothe our communities.

10/05/2026

National Pork Month

🐷 With 1,246 farms raising pork across the commonwealth, Virginia's pork industry is thriving. Whether it's bacon at breakfast, pulled pork at lunch, or pork chops for dinner, our farmers have you covered.

What's your favorite way to enjoy Virginia pork?

10/01/2026

National Seafood Month

🦪 Virginia ranks as the nation's third-largest producer of marine products and the No. 1 oyster producer on the entire East Coast.

Our thriving aquaculture industry leads the nation in hard clam production and dominates in oyster farming.

This billion-dollar industry supports thousands of jobs, sustains watermen’s families and powers local coastal economies. Behind every oyster and clam is a story of hard work, tradition and innovation on the water.

Which Virginia seafood is your favorite? 🌊

09/30/2026

🏆 Congratulations, Monica Barnes! 🏆

We are incredibly proud to congratulate Monica Barnes on being voted Best Insurance Agent in the Suffolk News-Herald Locals Choice Awards 2026!

Even more exciting, this marks Monica's THIRD year in a row receiving this honor! 🎉🥇

Monica's dedication to her clients, our members, and the community is evident in the care she puts into what she does every day. We are so thankful to have her as part of our Nansemond County Farm Bureau team.

Please join us in congratulating Monica on this well-deserved recognition! 💜🏆

Congratulations, Monica! Three years in a row! 🎉

09/27/2026

National Chocolate Milk Day

Chocolate milk: the perfect post-workout recovery drink that happens to come from Virginia dairy farms! 🥛🍫 Fun fact: 90% of Virginia's milk production is consumed as fluid milk. Today we're raising a glass (of chocolate milk, obviously) to our dairy farmers!

09/18/2026

Discover Your Future in Agriculture, Landscaping, or Turfgrass
Are you passionate about agriculture, landscaping, or turfgrass—and ready to turn that passion into a rewarding career? Virginia Tech’s Agricultural Technology Program offers a fast-paced, hands-on education that prepares students for success in just two years.

Join us for one of our upcoming events to explore how you can earn an Associate of Agriculture degree while gaining real-world experience and leadership skills.

Are you passionate about agriculture, landscaping, or turfgrass—and ready to turn that passion into a rewarding career? Virginia Tech’s Agricultural Technology Program offers a fast-paced, hands-on education that prepares students for success in just two years.

09/13/2026

Get ready to go nuts! 🥜 Virginia planted its first commercial peanut crop way back in 1842 in Sussex County. Nearly 200 years later, our peanut industry is still growing strong.

Poll time: Boiled, roasted or made into butter—how do you enjoy Virginia peanuts? 👇

09/13/2026

Some of our fondest memories bloom on grandparents' farms—gathering eggs, riding tractors, learning to can vegetables and discovering where food really comes from. Today we honor the farming grandparents who've passed down not just land, but legacy, wisdom and values. 💚

09/11/2026

Never forget.

Today we remember the lives lost and the heroes who emerged on 9/11. Honor their memory by serving your community—volunteer, donate or simply reach out to help a neighbor.