Virginia panel backs bill requiring a farm and forest prosperity plan each gubernatorial term
Jan 21, 2026
The House Agriculture subcommittee voted to report HB 512, which would direct the secretary of agriculture and forestry to develop a comprehensive Virginia Farm and Forest Prosperity Plan at the start of each governor’s term and report progress to the General Assembly by Dec. 1 of the first year.
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The House Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources subcommittee on Thursday voted to report HB 512, legislation that would require the secretary of agriculture and forestry to prepare a comprehensive Virginia Farm and Forest Prosperity Plan at the beginning of each gubernatorial administration.
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