Listening to Deputy Secretary of Natural Resources discussing how well managed forestland is vital to protecting the Bay

⁦Virginia Forestry Association⁩ learning about succession planning from Jennifer Jones. What a great analogy for a tough conversation happening or needing to happen in ensuring farmland and forestland for the future.

⁦Virginia Forestry Association⁩ shocking statistics Jennifer Jones shared about shocking research on land transition. These are such critical and beneficial programs for forestry landowners.

Sitting at the State Water Commission Meeting learning about the statistical analysis of rainfall over the last 70 plus years from Dr. Karen Rice - she concluded “Aquifers are in good shape”

Interesting distinction made at the State Water Commission Meeting about what does a 100 year flood mean - it means it has a 1% occurring each year so you could have multiple years of 100 year flood. My factoid for the day but day is not over...

Kicking off the Animal Ag Alliance summit with a live consumer focus group! What a cool way to learn what consumers care about! #AAA19

Listening to Heather Richards with Va Conservation Fund and new member of ⁦ForestryVA⁩ Board about their work on working Forest Fund so make sure keep working forest remain working.

VFBF Forestry Committee learning about long leaf pine nursery

#VaForestry sharing with landowners how the tree seedlings with good genetics help meet the demand for replanting trees after harvest at Garland Gray Nursery operation

#ForestryVa learning about container nursery vs root bed nursery production methods and the pros and cons of each method

Diversified Farming Operation - cypress replanting next to cotton field

We're hiring! bit.ly/2JdWyRz #RVAjob Meat & Poultry Inspector, 00255 Cotton Boll Weevil Survey Trapper, S0053 Meat & Poultry Inspector, 00427 Grain Inspector/Grader, W0158 Administrative Assistant, W0063 Poultry Grader/Inspector, 01365

Spending the afternoon celebrating a milestone with VDACS Office of Farmland Preservation with helping Fauquier County Farm Bureau VP using it PDR program to help diversify and expand their farm

Governor Northam reading a proclamation recognizing the work and partnership between Commonwealth and localities on preserving farmland!

Are you awesome? bit.ly/2JdWyRz #RVAjob Grain Inspector/Grader, Apprenticeship Opportunity (Hourly/No Benefits), W0158, the deadline to apply 12/19/19 Livestock Inspector, (Shenandoah Valley and Central Virginia Regions), 00986, the deadline to apply 12/26/19

Meet our new Deputy Secretary Jewel Bronaugh! Dr. Bronaugh has a long, distinguished career as an educator and champion for farmers and rural communities. Her confirmation is historic, as she will serve as the first Black woman and woman of color to serve as Deputy Secretary.

Thanks to Michael Webert, Commissioner Guthrie, & VDACS staff for attending a Virginia Farm Bureau listening session on meat processing to hear directly from our producer members! This was #2 of 4 sessions to be held across Virginia this month.

“Farmers work best in a partnership". Martha Moore, VA Farm Bureau Sr VP of Gov Relations, shared impacts of agriculture policy and finding balance with landowner rights, renewable energy goals, and water quality with food production to feed the world. Virginia Farm Bureau Martha Moore

I was able to present a special book to the ⁦Fairfax Schools 🌟⁩ Aldrin Elementary School student library in Reston on behalf of the ⁦Virginia Farm Bureau⁩ at #ReadAcrossAmerica!

Are you looking to find a farm or expand your operation? Virginia Farm Link can help those looking for farms connect with those ready to leave the industry. Virginia Farm Link is a partnership between VDACS & Virginia Farm Bureau to help preserve VA’s farmland. virginiafarmlink.org