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Agribusiness Support

Aerial view of Campbell County farm with fields, barns, and farmhouse

Agriculture is Campbell County's heritage and a vital driver of the local economy. Agriculture producers have been deeply invested in our community for generations, and that commitment remains strong. In coordination with Campbell County Cooperative Extension and other regional statewide partners, Campbell County Economic Development can help connect local farm businesses to a variety of programs and funding opportunities to keep farms profitable. 

Partners in Agriculture Support

Virginia Cooperative Extension logoVirginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) 

Campbell County Cooperative Extension office serves as an educational outreach program of Virginia's land-grant universities: Virginia Tech and Virginia State University. Contact the Campbell County Extension office at (434) 332-9538. 

VDACS logoVirginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS)

In addition to many other services, VDACS offers a wide variety of marketing programs that promote the economic growth and development of Virginia agriculture

  • Virginia MarketMaker is an interactive online resource mapping Virginia's food system. All agribusinesses should consider listing on this free service which connects agribusiness to consumers and industrial buyers alike. 
  • Virginia Grown offers an online guide to pick-your-own and fresh-picked Virginia produce, agriculture products and farmers markets.
  • Virginia's Finest trademark identifies, differentiates and promotes top-quality Virginia value-added agriculture products.
  • Virginia FarmLink matches farmland sellers to potential buyers who want to farm it
  • Buy Fresh, Buy Local is an affiliate program which helps market your products
  • Virginia Century Farms is a recognition program for farms in operation for over 100 years with a direct descendent of the original farmers.
  • Generation Next helps with succession planning

Virgnia map with a stream flowing through the center (REL SWCD logo)R.E. Lee Soil and Water Conservation District (R.E. Lee SWCD)

Virginia's Agricultural Best Management Practices Cost-Share Program (VACS) offers more than 70 conservation practices that cover the full spectrum of agricultural operations.Whether you grow crops, raise livestock or produce poultry, there are cost-share programs that can benefit you. While all of the practices are known to improve or protect water quality, many also can increase your farm's productivity. Contact RE Lee Conservation District at (434) 352-2819 or visit www.releeconservation.com

Practices that may be funded include (a partial list):

  • Erosion Controls
  • Stream Fencing and Alternative Watering Systems
  • Planting tree seedlings on open land
  • Planting cover crops
  • Rotational Grazing
  • Stabilizing eroding stream banks or restoring streamside buffers

Click the photo to view more information on just a few of Virginia SWCD's Cost-Share Programs:

Flyer with details of Cost Share Programs

 Flyer about Cover Crops Cost Share Program from SWCD Flyer about Going No-Till Cost Share Program from SWCD Flyer about Livestock Exclusion Cost Share Program from SWCD Flyer about Nutrient Management Plan Cost Share Program from SWCD