Published: Oct 29

Young Farmers Annual Auction

December 1-2, 2026
The Omni Homestead Resort
Virginia Farm Bureau Annual Convention

Help us connect more children to agriculture by bringing or sending donated items to the Young Farmers Auction. Don't forget to come ready to bid on the many available items! Proceeds benefit Virginia Agriculture in the Classroom.

Important Notes

• Auction collection will be Tuesday, December 1 from 7 AM - 4 PM, so help your items get the most attention by bringing them in early!
• Silent Auction bidding opens on Tuesday, December 1 at 7 AM and closes at 4 PM on Wednesday, December 2. Item pick up will be from 4:30 - 5:30 PM. Official times will be posted at the table.
• An abbreviated Live Auction will be held on Tuesday, December 1 after dinner.
• Items may be sent to the Virginia Farm Bureau office at West Creek the week prior to Thanksgiving. Please address all items to Agriculture in the Classroom.
• Due to ABC regulations, we cannot accept any type of alcoholic beverages for the auction.
• The Young Farmers will place items in the silent or live auction category.
• Live auction items should be valued at $500 or more. Please email Lissie Lockard at lissie.lockard@vafb.com if you plan to donate a live auction item.

Published: Oct 2

Virginia Farm Bureau Centennial Club

Celebrate the 100^th anniversary by investing in Virginia agriculture.

Virginia Farm Bureau's Centennial Club recognizes individuals, businesses and county Farm Bureaus who financially support qualifying agricultural organizations totaling $1,000 or more during the giving period.

Your contribution can be made all at once or split between more than one organization. Gifts made to qualifying Virginia Farm Bureau affiliated organizations will be combined to determine Centennial Club qualification.

Qualifying Giving Period

Eligible contributions made during the centennial celebration (July 1, 2025 - October 31, 2026) will be recognized at the Virginia Farm Bureau Annual Convention. Choose the causes that matter most to you and make eligible contributions totaling $1,000 or more by October 31.

Choose Your Impact

Give to one or divide your contribution between any of the following organizations:

• Virginia Agriculture in the Classroom is a statewide educational program providing resources, training and support to schools, educators and volunteers to meaningfully connect children to agriculture.
• State Fair of Virginia Youth Scholarship Program promotes positive youth development by recognizing and rewarding leadership and scholarship attributes developed through meaningful competition.
• Virginia Foundation for Agriculture, Innovation and Rural Sustainability (VA FAIRS) fosters sustainable agricultural economic development opportunities that empower Virginia farmers, agribusinesses, and their communities.
• Virginia AgPAC works to build relationships with elected officials and enhance their understanding of agricultural issues.

One Combined Total

Virginia Farm Bureau's accounting team will review and combine eligible contributions across the organizations to determine Centennial Club qualification. Donors do not need to submit a separate application.

To help ensure contributions will be matched accurately, use the same individual, business or county Farm Bureau name when giving through different platforms.

Four organizations to support. One combined total. A lasting investment in Virginia agriculture.