Botetourt County Farm Bureau

06/01/2026

Here's to Virginia dairy farmers who are producing nutrition while reducing environmental impact! Every 8-ounce glass delivers nine essential nutrients—and our dairy families are doing it more sustainably than ever before. to innovation in dairy! 🥛

05/25/2026

In grateful remembrance of those who gave everything for our freedom. Today and always, we honor their sacrifice and service.

05/20/2026

From breakfast plates to baking bowls, eggs are a Virginia agricultural powerhouse! Year after year, eggs rank among our top commodities, thanks to dedicated poultry farm families working to provide quality protein to our communities. 🥚

05/11/2026

05/06/2026

Fire up the grill—it's Beef Month! 🥩 Virginia's beef industry generates over $480 million in annual cash receipts, supporting farm families across the commonwealth. Whether you prefer ribeye, brisket or a classic burger, you're supporting local agriculture.

How will you celebrate Virginia beef?

05/04/2026

To the moms who juggle feeding calves and feeding kids, managing fields and managing schedules, running farms and running households—Happy Mother's Day! 🚜👩‍🌾

Did you know over one-third of Virginia farmers are women? Today we honor the moms who are not only raising families but also cultivating the future of agriculture.

04/28/2026

Sharing the road safely protects lives:

🚜 Farmers: Keep SMV signs clean and visible • Use turn signals well in advance • Pull over when safe to let traffic pass

🚗 Drivers: Slow down in rural areas • Be patient—farm equipment moves slower • Never pass in no-passing zones • Expect wide turns

Let's all get home safely.

04/25/2026

Large-animal veterinarians are vital to protecting our food supply—preventing disease, ensuring animal welfare and protecting public health. Yet we're facing a critical shortage of these important professionals.

Today, let's recognize the vets who serve our agricultural community and advocate for the resources needed to train the next generation. 🐄🩺

04/24/2026

04/22/2026

Every day is Earth Day on Virginia farms. From implementing precision agriculture and no-till practices to planting cover crops and protecting water resources, our farmers are environmental stewards committed to sustainable practices that benefit both production and conservation. 🌍 🚜🌱