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•  Fall 2025 PDR applications being accepted October 27, 2025 - December 1, 2025! PDR APPLICATION
• Agricultural Development has a new website! Visit http://www.fauquierag.com/ for all your Ag Dev needs! 
•  Crop Progress & Condition
•  Fauquier Livestock Exchange has posted their 2025 Graded Calf Sale Calendar! Save the dates!
• Add your farm or Agricultural Business to our Farm Product and Service Directory! Click here FPSD.2024 for application. Return application to Raquel.Kines@fauquiercounty.gov or mail to Fauquier County Agricultural Development 16 Courthouse Sq Ste 402, Warrenton, VA 20186
• Need Drought Assistance? Visit https://shorturl.at/ikIMU & https://www.farmers.gov/protection-recovery/drought for more information!
• Sign up to receive the latest news and information from the Fauquier County Agricultural Development Department! https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/pZJqHmq/FauquierAgDev
• VDACS Century Farm Program: 

   The Virginia Century Farm Program recognizes and honors those farms that have been in operation for at least 100 consecutive years and the generations of Virginia farm families whose diligent and dedicated efforts have maintained these farms, provided nourishment to their fellow citizens and contributed so greatly to the economy of the Commonwealth. In recognition of their designation as a Virginia Century Farm, families receive a certificate signed by the Governor and the Commissioner of the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, and a sign appropriate for outdoor display. In addition, the name of the farm and its owners is listed on this site.  VDACS encourages farms to apply for this designation. Click on the following link to apply http://ow.ly/PnEz50MWX3 

• Fauquier Fresh Brochure. It provides information on local farms that sell their vegetables, fruits, meats, cheeses among other items to citizens! 
• Great Video on the PDR Program. https://youtu.be/i_492u_5kEM
• Home Grown Labels are available! Please contact our office if need extras or if you would like to start using them. It is a great way to let consumers know that your product is Home Grown. FREE Advertisement! 540-422-8280 or Raquel.Kines@Fauquiercounty.gov 
• From the Governor: Guidance for Farmers Markets & Guidance for Pick-Your-Own Farms and Individual Farm Stands
• The Agricultural Development Department coordinated a feasibility study for a Regional Food Port with grant support from USDA, VDACS, The PATH Foundation and Loudoun County. Regional Food Port report.
• For Info on the Northern Piedmont Beginning Farmer Workshops, contact Jim Hankins 540-336-4338 fauquieredfarm@gmail.com www.fauquiereducationfarm.org 
• Looking to lease your farmland to a Farmer? Looking for land to lease to Farm? We may be able to help you! If you would like to be added to our Fauquier Farm Link Page, at NO COST to you, please fill out our Fillable Application or Call the Agricultural Development Department at 540-422-8280 or email us at Raquel.Kines@fauquiercounty.gov   VDACS also has a farm link page for the state. https://virginiafarmlink.org/ 
• WORKBOOKS AVAILABLE! A workbook to help farmers plan the transition of their farm or forest property from one generation to another is now available from Virginia Cooperative Extension. “Planning the Future of Your Farm: A Workbook Supporting Farm Transfer Decisions.” contains useful information on developing a vision for the future, evaluating your farm resources, farm transfer tools and meeting with professional advisors. Copies are now available at the Agricultural Development Department office. Raquel.Kines@Fauquiercounty.gov 
• Fauquier County Departments of Agricultural Development and Community Development undertook an Impact of Agriculture Study in 2013. The study utilized the expertise of the University of Virginia’s Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service to examine the local agricultural economy looking at production trends, value-added production, and agritourism. The study also documents the indirect impacts of agriculture throughout the economy. Impact of Agriculture Study