Agriculture

According to the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS), “agriculture is Virginia’s largest private industry, providing over $82 billion in economic impact and more than 381,800 jobs.”

Small family farms with an average size of 230 acres make up 48% of the 41,500 farms in Virginia.

Your Central Virginia SBDC office has specialists who understand agriculture. We can help you access resources that will help establish and grow your small farm or agribusiness operation. Access help in loan package development, grant resources, and more.