The Governor of Virginia’s 2024 News Releases

Governor’s News Releases

Releases on Virginia agriculture and agribusiness development from the Governor's Newsroom.

October 15, 2024
Shamrock Farms to Invest $59 Million in Augusta County Expansion
Dairy product manufacturer to add 28 new jobs in conjunction with their 10th anniversary of operation in Virginia

September 9, 2024
Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces More Than $557,600 in Specialty Crop Block Grant Funding for Virginia
Grants support projects that advance specialty crop production and increase economic development in Virginia

August 23, 2024
Desi Fresh Foods Brings 56 Jobs to Frederick County with Virginia Facility
Leading U.S. producer of South Asian yogurt will invest in a new facility, as well as source products from Virginia farms

July 17, 2024
Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces 40 New Jobs in Pittsylvania County
Speyside Bourbon Cooperage, Inc. to build its fourth Virginia facility, purchase $7 million in Virginia-grown forest products

July 10, 2024
Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Expansion of Homestead Creamery in Franklin County
Homestead Creamery to expand processing capacity, purchase nearly $1.9 million in Virginia-produced cream.

June 28, 2024
Governor Glenn Youngkin Awards Grants to Local Food Systems Projects
Governor Glenn Youngkin has announced grant awards totaling more than $280,000 to support and strengthen local food and farming operations in ten Virginia counties and cities.

June 7, 2024
Governor Youngkin Signs CEA Legislation and Announces Expansion of High-Tech Indoor Farm in Prince William County
Legislation clarifies CEA operations tangible personal property tax exemptions; Beanstalk Farms to invest $4.1 million in Prince William County

February 29, 2024
Governor Youngkin Announces State Support for New Poultry Cooperative
Central Virgina poultry farmers form new cooperative and transition from broilers to egg production with Dutch Country Organics agreement