For hundreds of years, farming has been central to the spirit and success of the Shenandoah Valley. Today, agriculture continues to play a fundamental role in the Shenandoah Valley's community and economic health. The region is characterized by an abundance of historic farms, wineries, orchards, family farms and more.
Ag Facts
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911,000 acres of farmland
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nearly 6,000 farms
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Home to three of the top five ag-producing counties
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Over a quarter of the total value of agricultural products sold in Virginia are from the Central Shenandoah Region
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One of the few places in the world where food, fuel, fiber, and feed can be grown without irrigation
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