Supporting Value-Added Agriculture in Virginia

Grant Assistance

Grant applications can be time
consuming; we help write them to keep
you doing what you do best!

Business Planning

If you want to start or expand
a rural business, we can help
set you up for success.

Feasibility Studies

Have a great idea and wonder,
“Will it work?” We can help
find the answers.

Cooperative Development

We help rural entrepreneurs
form and develop cooperatives by
providing legal and business guidance.

Resources

Wondering how to market
your products? Check out our
resource library!

Our Clients

Wondering what the best use
of your resources is?
We’ll be the chess masters.

Latest News

VA FAIRS - Foundation For Agriculture, Innovation & Rural Sustainability VA FAIRS - Foundation For Agriculture, Innovation & Rural Sustainability is with Honey River Farm and 7 others.

3 weeks ago

🌾✨ We had a fantastic turnout at this year’s Virginia Agritourism Conference! It was inspiring to connect with producers, partners, and industry leaders from across the Commonwealth. The day was full of great conversations, engaging sessions, and exciting tours. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this event such a success!

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VA FAIRS - Foundation For Agriculture, Innovation & Rural Sustainability

2 months ago

Grow your network, grow your business. Join us at the 2026 Virginia Agritourism Conference and connect with leaders shaping the future of farm experiences in the Commonwealth.

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VA FAIRS - Foundation For Agriculture, Innovation & Rural Sustainability

2 months ago

Winter Storm Fern caused significant damage across Virginia, including collapsed poultry houses, power outages, and other farm losses. If your farm was affected, USDA has several disaster assistance programs available to help with losses not covered by insurance, including livestock loss assistance, emergency conservation support, forest restoration programs, and help for non‑insurable crops.

📌 If your farm was affected:
• Contact your local FSA office to learn about available assistance.
• Document damages with photos, videos, receipts, and farm records.
• Producers with crop insurance should report losses to their agent as soon as possible.

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Client Testimonials

VAFAIRS was instrumental in helping us grow our forest farm to expand production of our unique black walnut syrup. In what might otherwise have been an intimidating process, they accompanied us and helped build on existing strengths and find new opportunities to scale up and meet growing demand.

Christopher Herby

Tonoloway Farm

It was a pleasure to work with the VA FAIRS team in our application for the USDA Value-Added Producer Grant. The team was knowledgeable and committed to assembling the grant application package, and worked with us as the producer to capture as many points possible.

Paul Boulden, Jr.

Studley Farms

They offered insightful suggestions for bringing new products to market, maximizing our market share in the community, building entrepreneurial networks with fellow local business owners, and creating momentum for our brand through effective marketing.

Kerry Messer

Sweethaven Lavender

My contacts with VAFAIRS are a joy to work with as they wrapped my farm in their expertise. I look forward to continued relationship with them for years to come.

Mary Seek

Seek Lavender