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Just Some Virginia Ag Facts — Did You Know

(Based on the 2006 Virginia Agricultural Statistics Bulletin)

Apples — Virginia ranks among the top states in apple production and grows 11 varieties.

Chickens (broilers) — Broilers are Virginia's #1 farm enterprise.

Cattle & Calves — Virginia's cattle herd ranks in the top 20 in the nation.

Corn — Virginia yellow corn is primarily used for poultry and livestock feed.

Cotton — The value of cotton production increased 67% from 2002 to 2006 in Virginia.

Hogs — Virginia hams and pork products are famous around the world.

Horses — There are more than 170,000 horses in Virginia.

Milk — Sales of milk contributed $266 million to Virginia's economy in 2006.

Nursery Products — Plants, bulbs and Christmas trees are part of a rapidly growing business in the state.

Peanuts — Virginia peanuts are known as the Cadillac of peanuts for their size and flavor.

Potatoes — 40% of Virginia's potato crop is used for potato chips.

Seafood — Virginia is the third largest producer of seafood products.

Sheep, Lambs & Wool — Virginia is one of the largest sheep producing states east of the Mississippi.

Soybeans — Soybeans are used for oil, animal feed, ink, and as a protein source in a variety of foods.

Tomato — Eastern Virginia's climate and soil create ideal conditions for growing plump tomatoes.

Turkey — Virginia is a major turkey supplier for markets in the Eastern US and abroad.

Wheat — Winter wheat thrives in Virginia and is sold to flour mills throughout the East Coast.