Carter Family Farms

10/15/2026

Support the Next Generation Farmer Fund, our largest grant program yet, and double your impact today through November 30.

10/06/2026

In coordination with the Virginia Cooperative Extension - Louisa County, Louisa County will hold a Land Preservation Forum on October 20, 2026, from 3:30pm to 6:30pm. Speakers will cover topics important to the agricultural community on land preservation including Agricultural and Forestal Districts, Land Use Taxation, and Conservation Easements. Staff from other Virginia localities as well as citizens are welcome to attend all portions of interest. RSVP using the link below.

Land Preservation Forum Schedule - October 20, 2026
3:30 – 3:40 p.m. - Welcome, Introductions, and Seminar Overview
3:40 – 4:25 p.m. - Agricultural & Forestal Districts (AFDs), (45 minutes)
4:25 – 4:35 p.m. - Questions / Break / Transition
4:35 – 5:20 p.m. - Land Use Taxation, (45 minutes)
5:20 – 5:30 p.m. - Questions / Break / Transition
5:30 – 6:15 p.m. - Conservation Easements, (45 minutes)
6:15 – 6:30 p.m. - Final Q&A and Closing

Location: Louisa County Office Building, Public Meeting Room, 1 Woolfolk Avenue, Louisa, VA 23093

RSVP: forms.cloud.microsoft/g/9xPB2j09jD

09/30/2026

A fifth-generation farmer worries a proposed transmission line near Carter Family Farms could interrupt that inheritance.

09/30/2026

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09/16/2026

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09/13/2026

09/11/2026

09/08/2026

Orange County man plans to leave behind century-old farm if the energy project is approved

09/02/2026

🐮 Large Animal Veterinarians, there's still time!
The VDACS Large Animal Veterinary Grant Program is accepting applications until 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1 🕚
These grants provide livestock, poultry and equine veterinarians across the Commonwealth with up to $110,000 to support and sustain their practice.
Find more details on the VDACS website about how you can use these funds and how to apply:
https://ow.ly/8s5X50ZHkfy

09/02/2026

Mark your calendar!!

The Rooted & Rising Small Farm Conference is coming to Norfolk this October.

This is your time to get out on area farms and into research facilities, sit in on keynotes and educational sessions, and connect with folks who understand the work 🌱

🗓️ October 15–16th, 2026
📍 Norfolk, Virginia

Save the date now. Registration opens soon and you’ll want to be ready!