Highland-Bath County Farm Bureau

04/03/2026

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03/30/2026

Farm and Land Owners in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Please complete this survey by June 30.

Virginia Farm Bureau is helping document voluntary conservation practices used on farms in the Chesapeake Bay watershed—and we need your help.

Have you implemented practices like nutrient management, cover crops, stream exclusion, rotational grazing or other BMPs? Many of these efforts go unreported. This quick, voluntary survey helps ensure the conservation work you’ve already done counts toward Virginia’s water quality goals.

👉 Survey link is in the comments.
⏱️ Takes less than 30 minutes
❓ Questions or need help? Contact your local Virginia Association of Soil & Water Conservation Districts (VASWCD) or Virginia Cooperative Extension office.

03/27/2026

During Ag Literacy Week, Virginia Cooperative Extension - Highland County Extension Agent and Board Member Kari Sponaugle and Virginia Cooperative Extension - Bath County program educator Jordan Alexander visited Highland and Millboro Elementary schools to read "Farm Boots" to grades K through 2. Copies of the book, Virginia Agriculture maps and activity guides were gifted to each class. Thanks to the Highland-Bath Farm Bureau board for sponsoring Virginia Agriculture in the Classroom books again this year. 📚 🐄 👢 🍎

03/25/2026

USDA has launched a national campaign promoting the updated “Product of USA” label, which can now only be used on meat from animals born, raised, harvested and processed in the United States. The change helps ensure fairness for domestic farmers and gives consumers clearer information at the grocery store.

Here in Virginia, the Virginia Verified Beef program launched in 2025 does the same at the state level by certifying meat that is fully born, raised and processed within the commonwealth. The goal: support local livestock farmers, bolster our in state supply chain and increase truth in labeling.

Clear labeling helps ensure the value of Virginia-raised livestock isn’t overshadowed by imported products. When consumers choose local, they directly support the farm families in their communities.

Both the federal and Virginia programs work together to boost transparency, strengthen rural economies and empower consumers to choose truly local meat.

Read more 🔗 in comments.

03/17/2026

03/13/2026

Who's coming to the Highland County VA Maple Festival this weekend? Stop by the Highland-Bath office on main street to see what products and services we can offer you or sign up to become a ! See you this weekend!

Thanks to ABC 13 - WSET for their coverage of the 66th Highland County Maple Festival!

Check it out at https://wset.com/news/local/66th-highland-county-maple-festival-kicking-off-this-weekend-virginia-march-2026

Enjoy two weekend of county-wide fun on March 14-15 and 21-22, 2026. Full details at www.highlandcounty.org/maple-festival/

03/05/2026

Ready to hit the road in a new Ford truck? Virginia Farm Bureau members can get $500 toward the purchase or lease of a new Ford Maverick, Ranger, F‑150 or Super Duty®!

Whether you’re hauling, towing or just cruising, there’s a Ford built for your day‑to‑day. Don’t miss out on this exclusive member perk! 🙌

👇 Link in the comments!

03/02/2026

WASHINGTON—During this year’s Ag Safety Awareness Program Week, March 2-6, American Farm Bureau Federation and safety and health professionals are encouraging farmers to prioritize their health and wellness.

02/28/2026

When you join Virginia Farm Bureau, your $40 annual membership does so much more than unlock great deals and valuable discounts — it strengthens agriculture right here in our communities.

Your membership dollars help support:
✔️ Local farmers and farm families
✔️ Educational programs and youth ag initiatives
✔️ Advocacy that protects Virginia agriculture

Becoming a member is a simple yet powerful way to support the farms that feed your family. 💚🌱

👇 Learn more and join in the comments!

02/26/2026

Need to upgrade or purchase materials to start a business? Need a few textbooks or plan to attend a workshop, conference or a certificate course to expand your skillset? If you are age 16-25 and a Bath or Highland resident, contact the Highland-Bath Farm Bureau for a mini grant application. High School guidance and scholarship coordiators have applications as well. For more information call 540 468 2605. Please help us share this opportunity.

02/26/2026

Attention Bath County Farmers - give local law enforcement a head's up to help identify wayward animals. Your contact info and animal ID descriptions can help get animals back home quickly and safely.

***ATTENTION FARMERS***

We ask you to fill out this livestock registration form.
This is for our deputies when they are dispatched to livestock that are out of their fencing and we need to get in contact with the owner/caretaker. This saves us from contacting the wrong person at late hours and helps us have a faster response time getting these animals back in their fencing.

You can call The Dispatch Officer at 540-839-2375 and speak with a dispatcher about filling out the paperwork, stop by and fill it out, or print this form and email it back into the listed emails.

Please pass this along to all the farmers in Bath County.
We greatly appreciate your help and hope to receive some forms.

02/03/2026

Still time to register for VFBF Young Farmers Winter Expo!

You still have time to register for our 2026 Winter Expo in Colonial Heights, VA! Our expos are a great opportunity to network with others in the ag industry and experience educational tours and workshops. We hope you'll attend!

Register today ➡ https://vafb.swoogo.com/yfwinterexpo2026