Virginia

Virginia is rich with history, however the state's story is still being written. In the context of agriculture, recent history reveals a loss of around 5,883 farms in the last 15 years. However, there are still 41,500 farms and 7.7 million acres of farmland in operation. 2.06 million acres have been allocated for permanent pasture and farmland, accommodating 1.39 million cattle in 2021 alone with 599,000 being beef cattle and 71,000 being dairy cows. The state also raises and produces goats, sheep, hogs, turkeys, and chickens.

Cropland makes up 3.08 million acres of farmland, allocated for corn, soybeans, hay, haylage, alfalfa, cotton, wheat, tobacco, and various other fruits and vegetables, with the most acreage being utilized for hay, haylange, and alfalfa.

When we look back at Virginia's history 100 years from now, we hope the story continues to be rich with agriculture and is brimming with tales of fertile land and healthy livestock. As we continue to write the history of this state, we also have the ability to reshape the story along the way. By sourcing high quality nutrition from regenerative, family-owned farms, we can ensure that history tells a story of a thriving local economy and an equally happy and thriving population.