Virginia Grain Producers Association

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Virginia Grain Producers Association:
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Farmers come from all around Virginia to attend the Ag Expo to see what is coming down the pipeline for the agriculture industry

2009 Virginia AgExpo Registration Now Available

As the 2009 Virginia Ag Expo planning continues, attendee information and general registration is now available.

The 2009 Virginia Ag Expo is the Commonwealth's leading agricultural event. The 2009 Virginia Ag Expo will be held August 6, 2009 and hosted by the John N. Mills & Sons farm in King William County. The farm features a diverse grain and beef cattle operation including corn, soybeans and small grains. The event is sponsored annually by the Virginia Grain Producers Association and the Virginia Soybean Association in cooperation with Virginia Cooperative Extension.

[Ag Expo Registration Open][Press Release]

Visit the VGPA Events page for more information.

2009 Ag Open - VGPA Golf Tournament
Friday, August 14 • Piankatank River Golf Club
Registration Deadline: Friday, August 7

Information regarding sponsorships and registration for the 2009 Ag Open | VGPA Golf Tournament is now available and being distributed. The tournament will be held on Friday, August 14 at Piankatank River Golf Club. The entry deadline for participation is Friday, August 7th. Sponsorships are available on a first come, first served basis.

Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to support the Association and enjoy fun and fellowship along the way.

View the event brochure here.

Visit the VGPA Events page for more information.

2009 Virginia Small Grains Field Day Showcases Diversity in State Agriculture

The 2009 Small Grains Field Day for Virginia producers highlighted a broad range of seed varieties, seed treatments and production practices. This year's event, hosted by the Virginia Grain Producers Association (VGPA) in cooperation with Virginia Cooperative Extension was held at the historic Corbin Hall Farm.

According to Molly Pugh, VGPA executive director, the education event was a great success in bringing a large number of Virginia's producers together to learn more about the technologies and studies available to producers in today's agriculture industry.

Educational events such as this bring together small and large agriculture operations who both need to be well informed of the field research underway. It provides important tools for Virginia'ss grain producers. Having the most updated, accurate information allows them to make decisions that maximize profitability and protect their viability for the long term.

Agriculture is constantly changing; especially,in the Mid-Atlantic region. With increasing environmental pressures, legislative mandates, price, and
weather, every risk management tool available to the producer is an important one.

Event Background Information:

[Press Release][Directions][Event Flyer][Sponsor Information][Event Postcard]

2009 Virginia Wheat Yield Contest Open

The 2009 Virginia Wheat Yield Contest has been announced. The contest, hosted by Virginia Grain Producers Association (VGPA) in cooperation with the Virginia Cooperative Extension offers challenges and rewards to each entrant!

The VGPA wants to challenge Virginia's producers to take advantage of this opportunity to explore new ideas and production techniques, while gleaning knowledge to enhance your future yield potential.

[Press Release][Contest Rules]

VGPA Responds to PBS Frontline Documentary, States Collaborative Efforts of Agriculture and Environment Achieve Chesapeake Bay Restoration Goals

The Virginia Grain Producers Association felt the need to illustrate the ongoing collaborative efforts by the agriculture community and the environmental community to ensure a healthy and sustainable ecosystem.

The VGPA feels that the show will not fully address the complete facts and showcase the contributions of agriculture to our
environment.

Below is the VGPA statement for immediate release. Additional conservation fact sheets are also available.

[VGPA Press Release] [VGPA Full Statement] [Conservation Fact Sheet]