Encouraging VA Organic Farmers to be Counted
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Updated: 6:17 PM Apr 21, 2009
Encouraging VA Organic Farmers to be Counted
RICHMOND, Va. (AP)
Virginia agriculture officials are encouraging organic farmers to be counted in what they are calling the first wide-scale survey of organic producers.
Posted: 3:00 AM Apr 22, 2009
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Virginia agriculture officials are encouraging organic farmers to be counted in what they are calling the first wide-scale survey of organic producers.

The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services said the National Agricultural Statistics Service will conduct the survey in May through July. The survey will examine all aspects of organic agriculture, from production and marketing to income and expenses.

VDACS Commissioner Todd Haymore said Virginia had about 315 organic farms comprising 13,500 acres in 2007. Sales of organic products in 2007 totaled $14 million.

The 2009 survey is intended to help agriculture officials learn about the changing face of farming.
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