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1327 Grandin Rd SW, Roanoke VA 25015 434-299-8007
501(c)(3) EIN 54-1417875

VABF’s mission is to educate about, advocate for, and promote organic and biological farming and gardening.

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Join us at the 26th annual Virginia Biological Farming Conference, January 9th-11th , 2026 in Roanoke, Virginia!

Tickets are limited, register now! https://rodalei

Tickets are limited, register now! https://rodaleinstitute.org/investing-in-regenerative-organic-agriculture/

Better hurry! The deadline to submit an abstract f

Better hurry! The deadline to submit an abstract for our 26th Annual Virginia Biological Farming Conference is approaching fast! Details are in the link in our bio!

#vabf #farmingconference #organic

Join us now as an early supporting Sponsor of the

Join us now as an early supporting Sponsor of the 26th Annual Virginia Biological Farming Conference!

This year, more than ever, we are asking for your support to secure and grow the future of VABF and the Virginia Biological Farming Conference. Enjoy promotional benefits from your sponsorship date until the Conference in January 2026.

Find all the details on our site or via our l°nk·tree

Contact us with questions or for a custom sponsorship package!

Join us as a Speaker for the 26th annual Virginia

Join us as a Speaker for the 26th annual Virginia Biological Farming Conference!

The Conference will be held January 9th - 11th, 2026 at The Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center.

Speaker Proposals are due by August 15th.

Speakers will be notified of acceptance before October 1.

Proposals are being accepted below for both:

··· Pre-Conference Workshops Half & Full Day Intensives on Friday, 1/9/26

··· Conference Sessions 90 Minute Sessions on Saturday-Sunday, 1/10 & 11/26

Find out more info including inspiring topics on our Speaker Page at
V · A · B · F ◊dot◊ O· R · G

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🌿🌟🌾🥕Save the date! 🥦🌱🌻✨
The 26th Annual Virginia Biological Farming Conference will be held in Roanoke, Virginia from January 9th to 11th!

#vabfarming #sustainableag #farmingconference

Highlights from this month's e-news!

Highlights from this month's e-news!

🌾 Interested in renewable energy solutions & sm

🌾 Interested in renewable energy solutions & small grain harvesting?

Join us next Saturday for a free event to Explore Small-Scale Organic Grain Farming Equipment & Renewable Energy Solutions with a Field Day at Living Energy Farm!

June 21, 2025
1PM to 5PM
Louisa, Virginia
*Free* Must register in advance!
visit vabf · org / events for more info

This field day is hosted with sponsorship from the Transition to Organic Partnership Program in partnership with Common Grain Alliance & the Virginia Association of Biological Farming.

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VABF 2024 in Review 🌱 Our Farmer Listening Se

VABF 2024 in Review 🌱

Our Farmer Listening Sessions, 1-on-1 Farmer Support, and On-Farm Events reached Farmers all over Virginia; providing support for long-time regenerative growers and those just starting in the field.

Our Annual Conference was a great success (even through the snow and ice!) and we are thankful for everyone of you who joined us as speakers, vendors, participants and volunteers!

Membership continues to grow (join us!) and we look forward to introducing you to our Regional Ambassadors later this year!

Find the full Annual Impact Report on V•A•B•F•.•0•R•G

Shoutout to @herd.ventures for our Conference Photos (and find the full recording of both keynotes on our YouTube thanks to Daniel as well!)

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A few highlights from our Monthly E-News:

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Register today to join us for Monday's Farm Tour &

Register today to join us for Monday's Farm Tour & Social at Lazy Pigg Farm in Ferrum, VA. See you there!

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Hey VABF Members! It’s time to vote on Nominees

Hey VABF Members! It’s time to vote on Nominees and Current Directors of the VABF Board.

Election ends May 29, 2025.

The Roanoke Foodshed Network, the Virginia Associa

The Roanoke Foodshed Network, the Virginia Association for Biological Farming, and Partners present our May Farm Tour with Lazy Pigg Farm

··· Monday, May 19th

··· 3:00-6:00pm

··· Ferrum, Virginia

· Please register to join ·· Details on our VABF event calendar! ·

The Lazy Pigg Farm is a multigenerational farm on 45 acres in Franklin County, Virginia. It was originally a dairy farm, but Dana and Sean Lydon raise Dexter cattle, Katahdin sheep and laying hens. They practice managed intensive rotational grazing to improve soil health and to leave the land better than they found it. In April 2023 they installed five acres of silvopasture. This will provide shade for the animals, as well as fence posts, nuts, and willow for additional forage. The Lydons are also starting woody perennials and perennial flowers to sell through the Blue Ridge Flower Exchange.

For more information, contact Becki DeRusseau at becki.derusseau@vabf.org. Detailed directions will be shared with registrants.

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