Help Grow Virginia Farm Bureau

Share the Benefits of Membership.

As Virginia Farm Bureau celebrates 100 years of service, we're asking members to help grow Virginia Farm Bureau by introducing new members to the organization.

The best ambassadors for Virginia Farm Bureau are our members. Through personal referrals, members can help strengthen the organization, support county Farm Bureaus, and connect others to the benefits of membership.

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Why Participate?

Help Build the Next 100 Years.

For a century, Virginia Farm Bureau members have strengthened agriculture, supported rural communities, and advocated for farmers and families across the commonwealth.

Today, we are asking members to help continue that tradition by sharing the value of Farm Bureau membership with others.

Every new member helps strengthen our collective voice and supports the future of Virginia Farm Bureau.

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Program Period

August 1 - October 31, 2026

Only verified referrals submitted and resulting in qualifying new memberships during the recruitment program period will be eligible for referral recognition awards.

How It Works

Step 1

Share the value of Virginia Farm Bureau membership with someone you know.

Step 2

Encourage them to join a county Farm Bureau during the program period.

Step 3

Complete the official referral submission form, including the new member's email address for verification.

Step 4

Virginia Farm Bureau will verify both the referral submission and the resulting membership before a referring member earns a referral recognition award.

Recognition Awards

Virginia Farm Bureau is committed to recognizing members who help strengthen the organization through member recruitment.

Participants may earn referral recognition awards based on verified referral milestones established by Virginia Farm Bureau.

Recognition opportunities may include:

Certificates
Commemorative items
Branded merchandise
Special recognition opportunities
Convention recognition
Other forms of appreciation determined by Virginia Farm Bureau

Recognition opportunities may be modified, substituted, or adjusted based on participation levels, availability, and program administration needs.

Recognition items have no cash value and are not redeemable for cash.

Virginia Farm Bureau and its affiliates make no warranties regarding products or services obtained through the referral recognition awards program and are not liable for supplier issues.

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Virginia Farm Bureau Ambassador Dinners

Special Recognition Opportunity

Virginia Farm Bureau Ambassador Dinners are one example of a special recognition opportunity that may be offered as part of the Member Recruitment Recognition Program.

These regional events are planned for 2027 and are intended to recognize members who help grow membership and provide an opportunity for qualifying members and newly referred members to:

Meet Virginia Farm Bureau President Scott Sink and other Farm Bureau leaders
Learn more about Virginia Farm Bureau's mission and impact
Connect with fellow members who are helping grow the organization
Explore opportunities for greater involvement in Farm Bureau
Be recognized for helping grow membership across the commonwealth

Additional information, event locations, and invitation details will be announced following the conclusion of the program period.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who can participate?

Participation is open to current Virginia Farm Bureau members.

Virginia Farm Bureau employees and their immediate family members are encouraged to participate in the program but are not eligible for referral recognition awards.

Virginia Farm Bureau reserves the right to verify member standing and eligibility prior to awarding referral recognition.

How do I receive a referral recognition award?

To receive a referral recognition award, the referring member must complete the official referral submission form.

The referral submission form must be submitted by the referring member and must include:

Referring member name, email address, and county Farm Bureau
New member name and email address
Any additional information required by Virginia Farm Bureau

Referral recognition awards may not be earned if the referral cannot be verified.

What qualifies as a referral?

A qualifying referral occurs when:

A current Virginia Farm Bureau member personally refers a prospective member.
The prospective member joins a county Farm Bureau during the program period.
The referring member completes the official referral submission form, including the new member's email address for verification.

And

Virginia Farm Bureau verifies both the referral submission and the resulting membership.

Renewals, reinstated memberships, transfers between memberships, duplicate referrals, and memberships otherwise determined ineligible by Virginia Farm Bureau do not qualify for referral recognition awards.

Can I refer more than one person?

Yes. Members are encouraged to refer multiple prospective members.

Are program decisions final?

Virginia Farm Bureau's determination regarding referral eligibility and verification shall be final.

All program decisions made by Virginia Farm Bureau shall be final.

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