Much of the Commonwealth is experiencing severe to extreme drought conditions due to the extended lack of rain and dropping water tables, according to the VDACS.

Across Virginia, farmers are facing one of the toughest growing seasons in years as persistent drought conditions continue to impact crops, pastures and livestock operations.

As families across Virginia look for ways to stretch their grocery budgets, one statewide program is helping SNAP and SUN Bucks recipients afford more fresh fruits and vegetables while supporting local farmers.

Virginia diesel prices have climbed more than a dollar per gallon in the past month alone — nearly two dollars higher than a year ago — and farmers who depend on fuel for virtually every part of their operation are running out of room to absorb the hit.

March 24, 2026, is National Agriculture Day! What is it, and why is it so important?

Governor Glenn Youngkin announced the 10 winners of the Virginia Grand Basin Clean Water Farm Awards for 2025 earlier this month.

Georgia farmers are still waiting for aid after Hurricane Helene, even as other states finalize agreements.

Virginia has become the first state in the nation to launch the Farm Recovery Block Grant Program, a disaster recovery initiative funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Along the banks of creeks and rivers outside of Austin, farmers growing everything from Christmas trees to ostriches have been affected by flooding.

You might think spending time on a farm is a peaceful escape, but for many farmers, it can be stressful, as they work to protect their crop.

Poland's state news agency is reporting that Polish farmers who had blockaded a border crossing to Ukraine have ended their protest after reaching an agreement with the government.

Greek farmers say they are determined to shut down all the country’s major highways to protest rising energy costs.

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Producing a variety of grains, Johnson helps run her husband’s 500-acre family farm of more than 100 years old in Moneta. Ninety percent of Virginia farms are owned by families or individuals, according to Virginia Farm Bureau. Now, she said about 140 farmers have received a dose, although other farmers still show hesitation. “A lot of farmers think, ‘Well, I just stay here on my farm I don’t interact with people,’” Johnson said. They can be exposed.”AdTherefore, Johnson encourages farmers to take charge of their health because they are the backbone of society.

Agricultural groups like the Virginia Farm Bureau know farmers are essential workers, and they are supporting efforts to get them vaccinated against COVID-19. “Our nation’s food supply depends on farmers’ and frontline agricultural workers’ ability to work safely,” said Ben Rowe, national affairs coordinator for Virginia Farm Bureau Federation. Despite swift implementation of best practices and state and federal guidance in the fields and processing facilities, the agricultural workforce remains at heightened risk of infection, as do the frontline critical-risk workers.”AdFood and agriculture workers and veterinarians are eligible under the Virginia Department of Health COVID-19 Vaccine Phase 1b. Every health district in Virginia has moved into Phase 1b, which means these workers are eligible regardless of their home county. “We have all seen the significant toll that disruption of the agricultural food supply chain places on communities and families.