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Young Grower Alliance of Virginia

The Young Grower Alliance of Virginia is a support group for up-and-coming fruit and vegetable growers.

Drawing upon Virginia's rich history and promising future in produce, the YGA consolidates industry information to present it in a manner that encourages and prepares young, beginning, or next generation growers for a career in horticulture.

10/31/2026

Job Description We are seeking a wage personnel Agricultural Technician at Virginia Tech’s AHS Jr. Agricultural Research and Extension Center, located in Wi******er, Virginia. Join the dynamic horticulture research team at the AHS Jr. AREC and play a critical role in supporting innovative research...

10/31/2026

Are you a next-generation farmer? 💵 👩‍🌾

The National Young Farmers Coalition has a new initiative that provides direct financial support and technical assistance to beginning farmers and ranchers under the age of 40 who are stewarding land through sustainable farming practices. The Fund offers $10,000 to $50,000 grants across the country.

Apply by December 1, 2026. Learn more here: https://buff.ly/8cxCM5Q

10/31/2026

Applications are open for the Next Generation Farmer Fund!

The Fund will provide $10K-50K grants, including technical assistance, to young farmers and ranchers across the country.

86% of young farmers identify their practices as regenerative and 73% say they have experienced at least one climate impact on their farmers in the past year.

Thank you to Whole Foods Market and partners who have generously supported the Fund!

Head to our website to learn more about eligibility and to apply: https://youngfarmers.org/get-involved/next-generation-farmer-fund/

10/30/2026

Based on the most recent Ag Census (2022), here are the Top Ten Virginia Counties for Female Agricultural Producers:

1. Rockingham - 1,211
2. Loudon - 1,148
3. Augusta - 1,001
4. Fauquier - 907
5. Washington - 798
6. Albemarle - 758
7. Bedford - 757
8. Pittsylvania - 605
9. Scott - 567
10. Shenandoah - 560

Image credit: Virginia Women in Agriculture Network

Data Source: Ag Census for 2022 (The next Ag Census will be for the year 2027 and will be published in early 2029.)

10/30/2026

Got honeybees?

Based on the most recent Agricultural Census (2022), the Top Ten Virginia Counties for honey production are:

1 - Loudon with 104 operations
2 - Albemarle with 59
3 - Augusta with 53
4 - Bedford with 51
5 - Franklin with 47
6 - Louisa with 47
7 - Frederick with 47
8 - Fauquier with 45
9 - Rockingham with 39
10 - Clarke with 36

Data source: USDA Ag Census for 2022 (FYI - The next Ag Census will cover the year 2027 and will be reported in 2029).

10/29/2026

Dec. 8 & 9 - Virginia Farm to Table Conference

This year, topics will include strengthening the resilience and connections between farms, food, and health for the Commonwealth and the common good. Discussions will focus on regenerative agriculture, food systems, and soil health.

Details here>>
https://virginiafarmtotable.org/2026-2/

10/29/2026

2027 Conference Registration is OPEN! Registration is FREE

Visit our website to register for the conference: https://www.virginianotill.com/

10/28/2026

It's ! 🍺 Virginia craft b**r has grown in the past decade, with many of the state's brewers partnering with local farmers to source specialized grains, hops, and fruits. So enjoy a cold one from a local brewery today and support Virginia agriculture and the state's craft breweries! 🍻

10/28/2026

Coming up the Saturday before Thanksgiving. Register now at https://tinyurl.com/yzh9jyv7 or come by the Extension office in Wise to register in person.

10/27/2026

The deadline for this is coming up soon! $20-25,000 Producer Grants enable farmers and ranchers to test a sustainable agriculture idea using a field trial, on-farm demonstration, marketing initiative, or other technique.

Recognizing the value and importance of on-the-farm, producer experience in developing solutions to agricultural production challenges, the SSARE Producer Grant program was established in 1994 to give farmers the opportunity to conduct their own research projects. The competitive research grants program is intended to help farmers and ranchers develop sustainable production and marketing practices. The goal of the grant program is for farmers/ranchers to conduct projects to solve challenges and problems they face, and develop information on what works and doesn’t work so that other farmers and ranchers facing those same problems can benefit from the results of the funded project. https://southern.sare.org/grants/apply-for-a-grant/producer-grants/

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