Direct Grower Support
Expanding technical assistance, business guidance, and regional peer networks across Virginia.
Get Involved
Join for $40/year. Build a stronger food system together.
Whether you farm a hundred acres or a backyard, there is a way into this organization that fits.
Join the Network
Belong to Virginia's Regenerative Movement
VABF membership is $40 annually for Virginia farmers, gardeners, and homesteaders. Plug into a statewide peer-to-peer network to share knowledge, access resources and build a resilient food system together. Membership gives you direct access to peer networking opportunities, grower research, conference discounts, community events, and more.
Living Soil Circle
Invest in Healthy Soil and Resilient Communities
Your annual membership dues directly support our work across the state. If you are able to give beyond membership, joining our Living Soil Circle as an individual or business partner provides a tax-deductible gift that directly accelerates Virginia's transition to regenerative agriculture.
Four Pillars of Your Impact
Where a Living Soil Circle gift goes.
Market & Consumer Reach
Connecting local buyers directly to biological farmers and building consumer demand for real food.
Cooperative Infrastructure
Lowering farm overhead through resource sharing, workforce support, and shared networks.
Policy & Advocacy
Ensuring independent, sustainable growers have a powerful voice in policy decisions.
More ways to get involved
Three things you can do this season.
Volunteer
We are currently seeking volunteers for our upcoming annual conference, to be held January 8 - 10, 2027 at Hotel Roanoke.
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Become a Regional Ambassador.
Are you passionate about regenerative agriculture and resilient local food systems? Join the Virginia Association for Biological Farming as a Regional Ambassador! In this role, you will help build vibrant local food networks by connecting farmers, small grocers, and community partners. Ambassadors help plan and represent VABF at local educational or networking events, share biological farming updates through local channels, and serve as a welcoming point of contact for regional members.
Perks & Benefits
What ambassadors get.
Conference discount
Discounted attendance at the annual VABF conference.
Expense reimbursement
Expense reimbursement for approved event materials.
Shape the program
Opportunities to shape workshop and conference topics.
Promotion
Promotion of your farm or local food events on VABF channels.
Recognition
Network growth and recognition within Virginia's agricultural community.