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Agriculture Facts

Agriculture is Virginia’s largest and oldest industry. It’s been the backbone of the state economy for nearly four centuries.

The average age of a Virginia farmer is 56.7 years.

The average farm generates $49,593 worth of sales.

The average size of a Virginia farm is 181 acres.

The average acre value of farmland and buildings in Virginia is $2,675.

Virginia boasts 47,600 farms, which cover approximately
8.6 million acres.

Source: 2002 Census of Agriculture
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