Young Farmers of Virginia

I hope you all are having a safe and productive year. I am thankful for the rain we have had this year, although it has been more of a challenge to get field work done. It feels good to get Ol' Red out of the shed and put it to work when there is a break in the weather.

Your State Executive Committee has been busy planning the year's events.
Here are some dates to mark down on your calendars:

JOIN US FOR THIS YEAR’S YFV SUMMER TOUR!

WHEN:           Tuesday, July 27
WHERE:         Rockingham County
HOSTS:          Turner Ashby YFA

DIRECTIONS: From I-81, take exit 240 (Bwater/Mt. Craw) and at first light, go straight towards Bridgewater. In center of town, 2nd light, take right and follow to Turner Ashby on the right.

7:45 – 8:15 a.m.                      Registration-   Turner Ashby High School
                                                            800 North Main Street
                                                            Bridgewater, VA 22812
8:30 a.m.         Old House Vineyard
10:00               Andora Farm & Stables
11:15               Lunch at
1:00 p.m.      Belmont Farm & Distillery
2:30-3:30 p.m. Mystic Hill Farm
3:45-4 p.m.      Return to TAHS for departure

*Please R.S.V.P. a count for meals and transportation by Tuesday July 20th*
Call Terry 540-350-2634 or email yfv5@northriver.coop with total attending.

On July 5-7, State Vice President Lucky Graves and I will represent Virginia at the National YF Agriculture Leadership Conference in San Diego, CA. Any of the officers would be happy to attend one of your local association's meetings or events, just let us know.
I'd like to say thank you to Chris and Debbie Grove for all their work in organizing a great convention this past January in Blacksburg. If you weren't there, you missed an enjoyable weekend.
I look forward to seeing everyone at the summer tour and hope you all have a great summer!

Best Wishes and Thank You to Mr. Dwight Newman for his many years of dedicated service to the Young Farmers of Virginia serving as Executive Treasurer!

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Young Farmer members receive many benefits from their membership in local, area, state and national organizations. Not only are educational programs offered, but also social/recreational activities as well as opportunities for community service.