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 NewsGrand Opening & Ribbon Cutting - The Olde Dominion Agriculture Foundation is very pleased to announce that the Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting for the Olde Dominion Agriculture Complex will be Saturday, February 19, 2011 starting at 2:00 pm. Please feel free to bring your families and friends for this momentous occasion. Ag Development Board Meeting - There will be no Ag Development Board meeting for the month of January. We will commence our regular meeting schedule in February. 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. Virginia Biological Farming Conference - February 11th and 12th at the IALR in Danville. Learn the latest techniques in ecological agriculture. This conference will include numerous speakers from around the country. Please visit www.vabf.org for more details. Beef Industry Leader to Speak to Cattlemen's - The office of Ag Development is honored to have Mr. Mark McCully of Certified Angus Beef to join us on March 8th at the Ag Complex for an indepth look into the business of marketing our calves for a premium price. Stay tuned for more details. |
