Virginia farm production is noteworthy—and diverse

Virginia is geographically diverse in its landscape, climate and agricultural regions, which means there are growing conditions that will support many different commodities. Farm products raised in Virginia include beef, Christmas trees, clams, cotton, cut flowers, eggs, goats, hay, lamb, mushrooms , ostriches, peaches, sweet corn, trout, watermelons, wheat, wool and many others.

Virginia is ranked in the production “top 10” nationwide for several commodities. They are:

·        Tomatoes..................... 3rd

·        Turkeys........................ 4th

·        Tobacco....................... 5th

·        Apples.......................... 6th

·        Summer potatoes.......... 6th

·        Snap beans................... 7th

·        Grapes......................... 8th

·        Peanuts......................... 8th

·        Sweet potatoes............. 9th

·        Barley......................... 10th

·        Broilers....................... 10th

·        Cucumbers................. 10th

Statistics drawn from the National Agricultural Statistics Service for the 2006 crop year (most recent information available).