Vindman Highlights Virginia Agriculture During Five-Stop Farm Tour

Culpeper, Va. - On Wednesday, August 5, Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07), the only Virginian on the House Agriculture Committee, toured five farms and agricultural operations across Central Virginia to meet with producers, agribusiness owners, and farm workers.

The tour - which included stops at a grain mill, vineyard, meat processor, cattle operation, and family farm - highlighted the strength and diversity of Virginia's agricultural sector. Vindman heard directly from farmers and producers about the challenges they face and shared updates on his work to support Virginia agriculture on the House Agriculture Committee.

"Virginia's farmers and producers are the backbone of our economy and our communities," said Vindman. "Hearing directly from the people who grow our food, raise our livestock, and keep our agricultural economy moving is essential to my work as the only Virginian on the House Agriculture Committee. I'm committed to fighting for the resources, investments, and policies they need strengthen our rural communities and keep Virginia agriculture competitive for generations to come."

Vindman first visited Burner Family Farm in Spotsylvania. Katelyn and Jeremey Burner run a commercial Boer goat operation with more than 50 does, selling primarily to local 4-H projects and nearby markets.

Vindman then toured the greenhouse and operations at American Color, Inc. in Orange. American Color, Inc. is a family-owned flower and plant operation that specializes in annuals, perennials and holiday plants.

Vindman's third stop was Flythe Farm in Spotsylvania. This operationconsists of more than 700 acres of pine plantations and hardwood timber. The property is managed for multiple uses including timber income, wildlife and forest health.

On his fourth stop, Vindman visited Morris Farm in Spotsylvania. Here, Cutler Blankenship and Stephen Morris raise wool and meat sheep and direct-to-market poultry and eggs.

Vindman's fifth and final stop was Old House Vineyards, also in Culpeper County. What started as an abandoned hay farm has grown into a winery, distillery, and brewery - all thanks to the Kearney family's vision and hard work.

BACKGROUND

During the tour, Vindman discussed opportunities to strengthen federal support for Virginia agriculture, including improving access to credit for producers, investing in supply chain resilience, and protecting nutrition programs like SNAP that support families while sustaining demand for local products.

Following these conversations with Virginia farmers and producers, Vindman reiterated his commitment to advocating for policies that help family farms remain competitive, expand economic opportunities in rural communities, and ensure Virginia's agricultural industry continues to thrive for generations to come.

Vindman went on his first five-stop farm tour in August 2025. You can read more here.

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