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

106th Annual Meeting
2025-11-07 08:00 - 2025-11-09 17:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

State Office Begins Summer Hours
2026-05-11
Summer is upon us already and the state office will be open from 8 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.

YF&R Farm Tour
2026-05-16 11:00
Join us for a full day of touring various farms across Hardy County. Tour begins at Lost River Butcher Block.
RSVP Emily at 304-851-7559.

State Office Closed for Memorial Day
2026-05-25
The West Virginia Farm Bureau will close it’s office to honor the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the military.

Farming Heritage Award Applications Due
2026-06-10 16:00
Applications for the Farming Heritage Award and due (postmarked or emailed) by June 10.
You may download the application here:
https://wvfarm.org/farming-heritage-award/

Summer Ag Institute for Educators
2026-06-17 08:00 - 2026-06-18 17:00
This annual two-day workshop is targeted to teachers who want the opportunity to earn graduate or professional credit from WVU and gain valuable information, teaching materials, lesson plans and activities about agriculture to take back to their classrooms. Teachers who attend Summer Ag Institute participate in a variety of workshops and are taken on several agriculture-related tours that allow them to see first-hand what goes into the production of food, fiber and fuel that America’s farmers provide to the world.
The Institute is sponsored by West Virginia Farm Bureau Foundation, Agriculture and Extension Education-WVU Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design and West Virginia University Extension Service.
Registration Forms available here:
https://wvfarm.org/summer-ag-institute/

WLC Summer Meeting
2026-06-27 10:00 - 17:00
The Summer Meeting of the Women’s Leadership Committee will meet at the State Office.

State Office Closed for Independence Day
2026-07-04
The West Virginia Farm Bureau will close its office to celebrate Independence Day.

West Virginia Agriculture and Forestry Hall of Fame
2026-07-11 17:00 - 20:00 | 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.
