2026 SESSION
ENROLLED
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 79
Commending the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, February 2, 2026
Agreed to by the Senate, February 5, 2026
WHEREAS, for 100 years, the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation has promoted the Commonwealth's agricultural sector and supported rural communities through educational resources, programs, and advocacy; and
WHEREAS, established in 1926, the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation was originally created as a cooperative to provide discounted farm supplies for its members and has grown to become the largest agricultural advocacy organization in the Commonwealth; and
WHEREAS, the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation has empowered generations of farmers and helped to ensure that the agricultural sector remains an important pillar of the Commonwealth's vibrant economy; and
WHEREAS, the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation has provided insurance for farmers through its Virginia Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company for 65 years, and its informative publication, Virginia Farm Bureau News , has been in print for 75 years; and
WHEREAS, the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation's Young Farmers Program has helped countless young people learn more about agriculture and make a difference in their communities, and the organization offers a fellowship program for young professionals to find opportunities with affiliated agricultural companies; and