The Virginia Agribusiness Council is a non-profit member organization committed to representing the agriculture and forest industries in the Commonwealth through effective government relations and industry promotion efforts.
VISION - A Thriving Agribusiness Community for Future Generations
MISSION - We represent Virginia Agribusiness with a Unified Voice
CORE VALUES
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Advance the business interests of agriculture and forestry producers, processors, manufacturers, retailers, and suppliers.
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Respect the views of all members and seek consensus based on proven facts and science.
- Facilitate solutions by engaging participants on both sides of an issue.
- Serve as a reliable and credible resource on matters related to our industry.
- Adhere to the intrinsic values of rural communities.
- Employ the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and excellence.
MEMBERS
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Farmers, foresters, and other producers of agriculture products
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Suppliers of goods and services to the industry
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Processors, manufacturers, and marketers of farm and forest products
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Agriculture commodity associations and general industry organizations
Click here for Membership Application Form.
MEMBER NEWS
First Bank & Trust Co. Receives Special Recognition of an Agribusiness
L-R: Bill Hayter, President and CEO, First Bank & Trust Company; Charlie Wood, Va. Agribusiness Council Chairman (Photo courtesy of Va, Md & Del Association of Electric Cooperatives)
MWV (MeadWestvaco) Receives Council's 2008 Agribusiness of the Year Award
L-R: Mark George, MWV Plant Manager, Covington; Bob Feeser, MWV President, Packaging Resources Group; Ollie Kitchen, MWV Wood Manager, Covington, & Council Board Member; Tom Botkins, MWV Environemntal Manager, Covington; Donna Johnson, Council President; Charlie Wood, Council Chairman; John Luke, MWV Chairman & CEO.
2008 Annual Legislative Golf Tournament - May 12, 2008, Pendleton Golf Club. Sponsored by Smithfield Packing Company.
1st Place Team - Westway Feed Products/Southern States Cooperative
Calendar of Events - Check out other opportunities for you to be involved.
INDUSTRY NEWS
Farm and Forest Land Conservation and Preservation in Virginia - Click here for Panel Discussion summary.
General Assembly Candidates Support Virginia Agriculture & Forestry Initiative 2007-2008 - Click Here for a current listing.
