Virginia agribusiness is an extensive economic system that provides a safe and inexpensive food supply, environmental stewardship, and economic opportunities. According to a 2008 Economic Impact Study, agribusiness contributes more than $79 billion to Virginia’s economy and accounts for 10.3 percent of total jobs.
Our farms and forests have been producing for hundreds of years and under the right conditions, they will continue to provide benefits for years to come. The Commonwealth’s citizens, consumers, farmers, foresters, and elected officials can all work together to create a positive climate to enable agribusiness in Virginia to grow and thrive.
The Virginia Agribusiness Council is a non-profit membership organization whose mission is to “Represent Virginia Agribusiness with a Unified Voice.” Our membership includes producers, suppliers, marketers and processors, as well as over forty commodity associations and industry organizations.
Positions on state issues are reached after thorough study in consultation with Council members during the State Policy Development Process. The 2009 Policy on State Issues was approved by the Board of Directors on December 9, 2009.
