West Virginia Farm Bureau

State Office Closed for Independence Day
2025-07-04
The West Virginia Farm Bureau will close its office to celebrate Independence Day.

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 Agriculture and Forestry Hall of Fame
2025-07-19 17:00 - 2025-07-20 20:00 (America/New_York) | WVU Jackson’s Mill, 160 Jackson Mill Road, Weston, WV, 26452
The Enshrinement Banquet is held annually to honor those whose life’s work has made significant contributions to agriculture, forestry, or family life in West Virginia.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

National 4-H Week
2025-10-05 08:00 - 2025-10-11 17:00
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.

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

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

106th Annual Meeting
2025-11-07 08:00 - 2025-11-09 17:00 | Canaan Valley Resort and Conference Center, 230 Main Lodge Road, Davis, WV, 26260, United States
The 106th Annual Meeting of the West Virginia Farm Bureau will take place on November 7-9, 2025 at the Canaan Valley Resort and Conference Center, Davis, WV. 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 Board Meeting
2026-02-01 13:00 - 17:00 | Charleston Marriott Town Center, 200 Lee Street East, Charleston, WV, 25301, United States

Ag and Forestry Day at the Capitol
2026-02-02 10:00 - 17:00 | Charleston Capitol Building, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. East, Charleston, WV, 25305, United States
The West Virginia Farm Bureau and the West Virginia Forestry Association will hold a Day at the Legislature on February 2, 2026.

The Annual Day at the Legislature allows members of both groups to meet with their legislators and discuss issues of concern. It is vital that we have a good turnout at the West Virginia State Capitol that day. Our logo says that “we pull the most when we pull together,” and a good turnout will give us an important show of strength in the legislative process.

"Taste of West Virginia" Reception
2026-02-02 18:00 - 21:00 | Charleston Marriott Town Center, 200 Lee Street East, Charleston, WV, 25301, United States
The West Virginia Farm Bureau and the West Virginia Forestry Association will hold a “Taste of West Virginia” reception during the annual Ag and Forestry Day at the Legislature on February 2, 2026.

The Taste of West Virginia Reception features delectable goodies from all over West Virginia and showcases the best of West Virginia producers for state legislators and their guests. The reception gets underway at the Charleston Marriott Hotel at 6 pm.

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!

WV Small Farm Conference
2026-02-25 - 2026-02-28 | Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center, 200 Civic Center Dr, Charleston, wv, 25301
For twenty years, the WVU Extension Small Farm Conference has offered the most authentic and inclusive view of agricultural opportunities for West Virginia small farmers.
February 25 – 28, 2026 · Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center

WV FFA Ham, Bacon & Egg Show and Sale
2026-03-09 | Cedar Lakes Conference Center, 82 FFA Drive, Ripley, WV, 25271
FFA students from across the state compete for the coveted prize of Grand Champion. The show is sponsored annually by the Governor’s Office, the West Virginia Department of Education, and the West Virginia Department Of Agriculture.

YF&R Leadership Conference
2026-03-13 - 2026-03-16
The 2026 Farm Bureau YF&R Leadership Conference will bring together an estimated 850 young agricultural leaders from across the country to Portland, Oregon, March 13-16, to learn, share and grow together to build a sustainable future for agriculture and 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.

Legislative Session Ends
2026-03-14
March 14 marks the 60th Day of the Legislative Session. Session Adjournment at Midnight.

National Ag Day
2026-03-24
National Ag Day is day to recognize and celebrate the abundance provided by agriculture. Every year, producers, agricultural associations, corporations, universities, government agencies and countless others across America join together to recognize the contributions of agriculture.

State Office Closed for Good Friday
2026-04-03
The Farm Bureau state office is closed for Good Friday. On this special day, we commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus and his death on the cross at Calvary.
