Pittsylvania County Agriculture DevelopmentWelcome to Pittsylvania County, where agriculture and agribusiness are progressive, thriving, and influential aspects of our community. From the perfectly planted rows of crops, the lowing of cattle in the distance, fruits ripening in the summer sunshine, to the service providers and equipment dealers, Pittsylvania County is host to a varied array of agricultural entities. As the county’s number one revenue generator, agriculture is supported heavily by the community and our local leaders. As Virginia’s largest landmass county, we are ideally suited for an ever expanding agricultural base in which research, product development, and marketing intertwine as one to enhance new and emerging food and wood product technologies.
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Latest NewsSecretary Tood Haymore to Speak - Secretary Todd Haymore will be speaking on Tuesday, August 24th at 7:00 pm at IALR. There will be a reception to follow. Farm Link - For those who are interested, VDACS has instituted an internet based database for farmers who either want to lease/purchase property or who want to rent/sale farmland. The website is www.vafarmlink.org. The application process is very simple and only takes a few minutes. Carbon Credits - Until further notice this opportunity is being placed on hold to see if the National Cap and Trade Bill is passed. Currently, the Carbon Credit market is severly depressed waiting on this decision. Contact the Ag Development Director for more information at 434-432-7993 or fred.wydner@pittgov.org |
