West Virginia Farm Bureau

10/15/2026

Applications for the Next Generation Farmer Fund open on October 28th! This new grant program will provide $10K-$50K grants, including technical assistance, to and ranchers across the country. Head to our website to learn more about the eligibility requirements are for the program, the application process and timeline, and more.

https://youngfarmers.org/get-involved/next-generation-farmer-fund/

10/14/2026

The State Women’s Leadership Committee has a beautifully created quilt that will be auctioned during the Young Farmers & Ranchers Live Auction on Saturday evening, November 7th, during the 107th Annual Meeting of the West Virginia Farm Bureau. We appreciate everyone’s support, as this helps us with the projects we work on each year

10/09/2026

The Farm Credit of the Virginias' Knowledge Center is excited to share their upcoming program, Invest with Confidence: A Technology Decision-Making Course.

This six-week virtual course is designed to help producers evaluate technology investments before making purchasing decisions. Whether they are considering precision agriculture tools, automation, software, sensors, or equipment upgrades, participants will gain a structured framework to assess operational fit, financial impact, implementation requirements, and long-term value.

Participants will receive:

A comprehensive Technology Considerations Workbook
ROI calculators and financial planning tools
Vendor evaluation resources
Implementation planning guides
Access to live webinars and recordings
One-on-one support from Knowledge Center staff
The course begins October 15th and will be held virtually on Thursdays from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. The last webinar will be held November 19th. Individuals can register through the end of the program.

For more information and registration details, please visit: www.farmcreditofvirginias.com/knowledge-center/events

10/09/2026

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10/06/2026

Congratulations to Jennifer Gilkerson of Monroe County on being named a Pillar of Agriculture for Region 8 of the West Virginia Farm Bureau! We are proud to highlight the vital contributions of women in agriculture during the International Year of the Woman Farmer. Throughout 2026, we will honor eight outstanding women—one from each of our eight regions—whose leadership and dedication strengthen West Virginia agriculture.
To learn more, visit our website below:
www.wvfarm.org

10/02/2026

10/02/2026

Meeting will take place at Canaan Valley Resort & Conference Center • 230 Main Lodge Road, Davis, WV 26260 • November 6-8, 2026

HOTEL RESERVATION DEADLINE: MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2026
ROOMS CANNOT BE GUARANTEED AFTER THIS DATE
All participants of the WVFB Annual Meeting must make hotel reservations by calling (304) 866-4121 (OPTION 1)
USE GROUP I.D. CODE that was published in the WV Farm Bureau News Annual Meeting insert (September magazine or download the brochurehttps://wvfarm.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Annual-Meeting-Brochure.pdf

10/02/2026

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Email from West Virginia Farm Bureau You don't want to miss this.     Resolutions Resolutions Committee meeting will be held on October 13th at the Days Inn in Flatwoods WVFB Annual Meeting The WVFB A

09/22/2026

https://www.fb.org/farm-bureau-news/scammers-are-impersonating-farm-equipment-businesses

Originally published on the Federal Trade Commission website, this article alerts farmers to potential farm equipment sales fraud and includes important tips on avoiding these scams, as well as a secure link to report imposters.

08/28/2026

2026 WVFB Mobile Lab teachers: