Skip to main content
  • twitter
  • facebook
  • youtube
  • instagram
  • Join or Renew
  • Member Benefits
    • List your Farm/Business
    • List an Event
    • List a Job Opportunity
    • List a Classified
    • Manage Listings
    • Volunteer
  • Log In
Virginia Association for Biological Farming
Menu
  • About VABF
  • 26th annual Virginia Biological Farming Conference
    • Registration
    • Event Details
    • Event Schedule
    • Event Location
    • Taste of Virginia
    • Sponsor and Exhibitor Opportunities
    • Buyer/Grower EXPO
  • Events
  • News & Resources
    • Articles and Research
    • Book Reviews
    • Classified Ads
    • Gardening Tips
    • Grants & Funding
    • Job Opportunities
    • Policy
    • Recipes
    • Surveys & Action Items
    • Resources
  • VABF Projects
  • Find a Farm
  • Donate
    Press enter to begin your search
    Close Search
    Heart-shaped green leaves densely covering the ground.

    Surveys & Action Items

    Sign-on to Support Robust Funding for Key Programs A smiling man in a suit and tie.PolicySurveys and Action Items

    Sign-on to Support Robust Funding for Key Programs

    The US Congress is now working on the annual appropriations process for Fiscal Year 2026…
    VABF Admin
    VABF AdminApril 2, 2025
    Email Templates – Federal Funding Freeze – For farmers, organizations and supporters Chef in white uniform standing in a commercial kitchen.PolicySurveys and Action ItemsVABF News

    Email Templates – Federal Funding Freeze – For farmers, organizations and supporters

    Email Templates
    Mark Schonbeck Mark
    Mark Schonbeck MarkFebruary 27, 2025
    Sample Phone Call Scripts – Federal Funding Freeze – for farmers and farm supporters The old Instagram logo with a vintage camera design.PolicySurveys and Action ItemsVABF News

    Sample Phone Call Scripts – Federal Funding Freeze – for farmers and farm supporters

    Mark Schonbeck Mark
    Mark Schonbeck MarkFebruary 27, 2025
    Urgent Message and Request Regarding Federal Funding Freeze Three people smiling in front of Capitol.PolicySurveys and Action ItemsVABF News

    Urgent Message and Request Regarding Federal Funding Freeze

    Dear All, During the recent National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition meetings in Washington, DC, we (Brent…
    VABF Admin
    VABF AdminFebruary 20, 2025
    Simple Grower trials using biochar inoculated with fish hydrolysate – Contact Us! A man with dreadlocks and a beard smiling.Surveys and Action Items

    Simple Grower trials using biochar inoculated with fish hydrolysate – Contact Us!

    VABF Admin
    VABF AdminJune 24, 2024
    Small Farms Survey to Expand Conservation Cost-share Eligibility Logo displaying 'WABI' abbreviation.Surveys and Action Items

    Small Farms Survey to Expand Conservation Cost-share Eligibility

    Small Farms Survey to Expand Conservation Cost-share Eligibility We are working on trying to expand…
    VABF Admin
    VABF AdminApril 26, 2024
    Regional Ambassador Program Person harvesting sweet potatoes in a garden wearing a straw hat.Job OpportunitiesSurveys and Action ItemsVABF News

    Regional Ambassador Program

    VABF Ambassador Program Role:  The Regional Ambassador is VABF’s representative for promoting biological farming and…
    VABF Admin
    VABF AdminDecember 17, 2023
    National Cover Crop Survey Logo of New Country Organics with a green and orange spiral design.Surveys and Action Items

    National Cover Crop Survey

    Farmers: Share Your Thoughts on Cover Crops in the National Cover Crop Survey!   Farmers…
    VABF Admin
    VABF AdminMarch 6, 2023
    NCAT Survey People enjoying a food tasting event with servers and attendees.Surveys and Action Items

    NCAT Survey

    We are writing to ask for your feedback on the resources and impacts of the ATTRA program,…
    VABF Admin
    VABF AdminFebruary 23, 2023
    Producer Soil Health Survey Logo of Virginia State University.Surveys and Action Items

    Producer Soil Health Survey

    Please fill out the Producer Soil Health Survey and be entered into a drawing for…
    VABF Admin
    VABF AdminFebruary 23, 2023
    Hemp Production and Disposition Inquiry A bowl of chicken soup with vegetables and spices.Surveys and Action Items

    Hemp Production and Disposition Inquiry

    NASS is currently conducting the Hemp Production and Disposition Inquiry, which collects information on the acreage,…
    VABF Admin
    VABF AdminFebruary 23, 2023
    Pasture Management Survey Chicken and vegetable soup simmering in a pot on the stove.Surveys and Action Items

    Pasture Management Survey

    Virginia Cooperative Extension has a program, GRAZE 300, to improve pasture management and increase the…
    VABF Admin
    VABF AdminNovember 24, 2021
    Cooperative Infrastructure Survey Surveys and Action Items

    Cooperative Infrastructure Survey

    The Common Grain Alliance, in partnership with Local Food Network and GO Virginia Region 8, is working to…
    VABF Admin
    VABF AdminJuly 19, 2021
    Maple/Tree Syrup Production in Virginia A hand holding a small yellow cherry tomato among various colorful tomatoes.Surveys and Action Items

    Maple/Tree Syrup Production in Virginia

    Guinevere Unterbrink is a student at Virginia Tech working on a  research project with Dr. Hammett…
    VABF Admin
    VABF AdminJune 23, 2021
    Protecting Organic Farmers from Pesticides Seven glass jars filled with liquid, placed in a pot of water.Surveys and Action Items

    Protecting Organic Farmers from Pesticides

    The Organic Center is working with a team of organic farmers, researchers, and industry members…
    VABF Admin
    VABF AdminJune 23, 2021
    Help preserve the history of organic/sustainable agriculture! A smiling woman holding freshly harvested ginger in a garden.Surveys and Action Items

    Help preserve the history of organic/sustainable agriculture!

    Help preserve the history of organic/sustainable agriculture! As a graduate student at the University of…
    VABF Admin
    VABF AdminMay 27, 2021
    VABF Virginia Farmer Covid-19 Survey A large building surrounded by snow-covered trees and mountains.Surveys and Action Items

    VABF Virginia Farmer Covid-19 Survey

    Let us know how you are doing! Please fill out the short form below so…
    VABF Admin
    VABF AdminJune 25, 2020
    Free on Farm Readiness Review A woman smiling while holding a black rooster with a red comb.Surveys and Action Items

    Free on Farm Readiness Review

    The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is teaming up with Virginia Cooperative Extension…
    VABF Admin
    VABF AdminSeptember 3, 2018
    A red rose with green leaves on a white background.
    admin@vabf.org

    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.

    vabfarming

    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
    🌿🌟🌾🥕Save the date! 🥦🌱🌻✨ The 🌿🌟🌾🥕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.

@commongrainalliance 
@livingenergyfarm
    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!)
    A few highlights from our Monthly E-News: 🌱 Ve A few highlights from our Monthly E-News:

🌱 Vegetable Gardening Tips from Ira Wallace: "Time to thin!"

📗 Book Review by Pam Dawling: Food Science for Gardeners

🌾 Policy Updates by Mark Schonbeck plus News & Updates

🌿 Events listed on VABF
    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!

@roanokefoodshednetwork 
@lazypiggfarm
    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.
    Follow on Instagram
    This message is only visible to admins.
    Problem displaying Facebook posts. Backup cache in use.
    Click to show error
    Error: The user must be an administrator, editor, or moderator of the page in order to impersonate it. If the page business requires Two Factor Authentication, the user also needs to enable Two Factor Authentication. Type: OAuthException

    © 2025 Virginia Association for Biological Farming.

    Close Menu
    • About VABF
    • 26th annual Virginia Biological Farming Conference
      • Registration
      • Event Details
      • Event Schedule
      • Event Location
      • Taste of Virginia
      • Sponsor and Exhibitor Opportunities
      • Buyer/Grower EXPO
    • Events
    • News & Resources
      • Articles and Research
      • Book Reviews
      • Classified Ads
      • Gardening Tips
      • Grants & Funding
      • Job Opportunities
      • Policy
      • Recipes
      • Surveys & Action Items
      • Resources
    • VABF Projects
    • Find a Farm
    • Donate
    • Join or Renew
    • Member Benefits
      • List your Farm/Business
      • List an Event
      • List a Job Opportunity
      • List a Classified
      • Manage Listings
      • Volunteer
    • Log In
    • twitter
    • facebook
    • youtube
    • instagram