West Virginia Farm Bureau

106th Annual Meeting Registration Deadline
2025-10-15 | Canaan Valley Resort and Conference Center, 230 Main Lodge Road, Davis, WV, 26260, United States
Deadline to register for the 106th Annual Meeting of the West Virginia Farm Bureau which will take place on November 7-9, 2025 at the Canaan Valley Resort and Conference Center. This is the time when voting delegates and members get together to fellowship, discuss policy, and hear speakers around the meal table. Be sure to register by October 15, 2025. Deadline for hotel reservations is October 3rd, 2025.

Download the Brochure here: https://wvfarm.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2025-Annual-Meeting-Brochure.pdf

WV Farm Bureau Resolutions Meeting
2025-10-14 | Days Inn and Suites, 350 Days Inn Dr, Sutton, 26601, United States

National 4-H Week
2025-10-05 08:00 - 2025-10-11 17:00 (America/New_York)
National 4-H Week 2025 will take place from Sunday, October 5 to Saturday, October 11. The week is a time for 4-H members and clubs to share their love of 4-H and recruit new members.

WVFB Policy Recommendations Due
2025-09-30 | West Virginia Farm Bureau State Office, 62 Farm Bureau Road, Buckhannon, WV, 26201, United States
Counties please submit your policy recommendations to the state office by September 30

WVFB Distinguished Service Award Nominations Due
2025-09-30 | West Virginia Farm Bureau State Office, 62 Farm Bureau Road, Buckhannon, WV, 26201, United States
Counties please submit your nominations to the state office by September 30

West Virginia State Livestock Roundup
2025-09-10 08:00 - 2025-09-14 17:00 | WVU Jackson’s Mill, 160 Jackson Mill Road, Weston, WV, 26452
The WV State Livestock Roundup is the longest running club calf sale in the country.

State Office Begins Winter Hours
2025-09-03
Fall is in the air already and the state office will be open from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

State Office Closed for Labor Day
2025-09-01
The West Virginia Farm Bureau will close its office to celebrate Labor Day.

Farming Heritage Award Day
2025-08-14 00:00
The Farming Heritage Award is presented to a family that has strived to maintain its rural lifestyle by contributing to the community, acting as role models, dedicating time to efficient agricultural production, and maintaining the upkeep of their farm through generations.
The winning family is treated to an award ceremony during the WV State Fair as well as an award luncheon, overnight accommodations, free admission, preferred parking, and a Natural Stone Sign award with the family’s name that may be displayed indoors or outdoors. A photo and brief biography of the winners will also be displayed in the Gus R. Douglass Annex during the fair.

West Virginia Dairy Cattle Show and Festival
2025-08-09 08:00 - 2025-08-12 17:00 | WVU Jackson’s Mill, 160 Jackson Mill Road, Weston, WV, 26452
The Dairy Show, held at WVU Jackson’s Mill each August, brings together 4-H, FFA, and open exhibitors from throughout the state and is the only statewide dairy show made up exclusively of West Virginia cattle and exhibitors.

West Virginia State Fair
2025-08-07 08:00 - 2025-08-16 17:00 | West Virginia State Fairgrounds, 947 Maplewood Avenue, Lewisburg, WV, 24902, United States

WV Farm Bureau Board Meeting
2025-07-24 10:00 | West Virginia Farm Bureau State Office, 62 Farm Bureau Road, Buckhannon, WV, 26201, United States

WV FFA State Convention
2025-07-09 - 2025-07-12 | Cedar Lakes Conference Center, 82 FFA Drive, Ripley, WV, 25271
FFA students from across the state will be attending the 97th Annual Convention.

West Virginia Beef Expo
2025-04-10 - 2025-04-12 | WVU Jackson’s Mill, 160 Jackson Mill Road, Weston, WV, 26452
In its 30th year, the West Virginia Beef Expo features Angus, Charolais, Limousin, Red Angus, Simmental and Polled Hereford cattle genetics. Sponsored by the West Virginia Cattlemen’s Association, WVU Extension Service, WV Department of Agriculture, WV Angus Association, WV Charolais Association, WV Limousin Association, WV Polled Hereford Association, WV Red Angus Association, and the WV Simmental Association.

AFBF Fusion Conference
2025-03-07 08:00 - 2025-03-10 17:00 | Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel, 1550 Court Place, Denver, Colorado, 80202
Held in Denver, CO March 7-10, 2025, 1,100+ members and state staff from across the country are expected to participate in the American Farm Bureau FUSION Conference. Volunteer leaders from the three Farm Bureau program areas–Promotion & Education, Women’s Leadership and Young Farmers & Ranchers–will gather to learn, share and grow together to build a stronger Farm Bureau. There will be great speakers, breakout sessions and evening events that offer opportunities to grow, exchange ideas, sharpen leadership skills and network with members from across the country. You’ll leave the conference inspired with new ideas and new energy for your farm and Farm Bureau.

State Office Closed
2024-02-19
The Farm Bureau state office is closed for President’s Day. Presidents’ Day is celebrated on a Monday to create a long weekend for federal employees. The holiday has been celebrated on a Monday since 1971 when the US Congress established the Uniform Monday Holiday Act. The act moved three federal holidays from their original dates to a Monday: Washington’s Birthday (originally February 22), Memorial Day (originally May 30), and Veterans Day (originally November 11, and moved back to that date in 1978). — ( https://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/us/washington-birthday )

National FFA Week
2024-02-17 - 2024-02-24
Each year, FFA chapters around the country celebrate National FFA Week. It’s a time to share what FFA is and the impact it has on members every day. What better way to show your support of FFA than to get involved in FFA Week? Whether it’s in person, on the phone or via social media, be sure to share your FFA stories during #FFAweek!

Legislative Session Begins
2025-02-12
February 12 marks the 1st Day of the West Virginia Legislative Session.

AFBF Annual Convention
2025-01-24 08:00 - 2025-01-29 17:00
Registration is open for the 2025 American Farm Bureau Convention. ​ Join the Farm Bureau Family in San Antonio, Texas, where we will step up and drive forward at the 106th American Farm Bureau Convention. ​Don’t miss the educational workshops, exciting keynote speakers, innovative industry trade shows, and world-class tours in the beautiful state of Texas. ​
Why attend this year’s convention? ​ The American Farm Bureau Convention is the go-to event to meet other farmers and leaders, hear from experts, learn about new tools and trends and be inspired to step up and drive forward in 2025. ​

Voting Delegates Due in State Office (Postmarked)
2024-10-16 | Days Inn and Suites, 350 Days Inn Dr, Sutton, 26601, United States
Deadline to submit your voting delegates to the State Office. Please postmark by October 16

Marshall County Farm Bureau County Picnic
2024-07-29 18:30 | Kim Witzgall Farm, 942 Beams Lane, Moundsville, WV, 26041, United States
The Marshall County Farm Bureau Annual Picnic will be held on July 29th at the Kim Witzgall Farm in Moundsville. Meat and drinks are provided. Please bring a covered dish.

Wetzel County Farm Bureau Annual Picnic
2024-07-23 17:00
The Wetzel County Farm Bureau will hold its annual picnic at the Henderson Farm on July 23rd, 2024. A band will play from 5 to 6, and dinner will be served at 6:00.

Braxton County Farm Bureau County Picnic
2024-07-15 18:00 | Holly Gray Park, 401 Co Rte 15/9, Sutton, 26601, United States
The Braxton County Farm Bureau Annual Picnic will be held on July 15th at the Holly Gray Park. Please bring a covered dish.

Safety Day - Preston County
2024-06-08 09:00 - 16:00 | Preston County 4-H Camp, 339 4-H Camp Rd, Bruceton Mills, WV, 26525, United States
The Preston County Farm Bureau will be sponsoring a Safety Day on Saturday, June 8 from 9am until 4pm at the Preston County 4-H Camp in Bruceton Mills. Activities and demonstrations will include Animal Safety, Small Hand Tools, Ladder Safety, Drug Dogs, Smoke House, Archery/Gun Safety, First Aid, ATV Safety, Tractor Safety, and Fire Truck Safety. A registration fee of $5.00 is due by May 25 and will include lunch, snacks, a t-shirt and take-home bag. Ages 6 – 18 are encouraged to attend. Call Peggy Galloway at 304-290-7716 or Becky Shackelford at 304-288-1100.

Safety Day - Taylor County
2024-05-10 | Taylor County Middle School, 670 Co Route 50/25, Grafton, wv, 26354
Taylor County Farm Bureau is sponsoring a Safety Day at Taylor County Middle School, Pruntytown, WV. ATV, Fire Extinguisher Use, Bees, Food, and Railroad will be among the topics covered. Personnel from the DNR at Tygart Valley Lake will also be on hand to cover boating, water, fishing, trapping, and swimming safety. A light lunch will be served.

Meet and Greet with Kent Leonhardt
2024-03-19 17:00 | Misty Mountain Event Barn, 450 Misty Mountain Road, Fisher, WV, 26818
The Hardy County Farm Bureau is sponsoring a meet and greet with Ag Commissioner Kent Leonhardt on March 19 at 5pm at the Misty Mountain Event Barn. Refreshments will be served.

Appalachian Grazing Conference
2024-03-07 - 2024-03-09 | Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place Hotel, Two Waterfront Place, Morgantown, WV, 26501, United States
The Appalachian Grazing Conference is held every two years and offers informative presentations and demonstrations to farmers with cattle, goats and sheep. Participants hear from America’s leading speakers on strategies designed to increase their profits. On our channel you will find presentations from previous conferences and other informative material.
The Appalachian Grazing Conference is a cooperative of the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, Southwest Pennsylvania Project Grass, USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service in West Virginia and Pennsylvania, West Virginia Association of Conservation Districts, West Virginia Conservation Agency, West Virginia University Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design and West Virginia University Extension Service.
