The Virginia Grain Producers Association (VGPA) is a member-driven, nonprofit trade association representing Virginia’s corn and small grain producers, including growers of wheat, barley, rye, and oats. The organization advocates for, promotes, and enhances opportunities for grain farmers, representing their interests before state and federal policymakers and providing information, resources, and industry coordination to support a strong and competitive grain sector in the Commonwealth.
Agricultural and farm policy, grain marketing and trade, regulatory and environmental policy affecting crop production, state and federal legislative advocacy for grain producers, and issues related to commodity checkoff programs and industry competitiveness
Primarily funded through member dues and contributions from grain producers, along with program service revenue
National Corn Growers Association; Virginia Corn Board; regional and national commodity and agricultural organizations
Non-profit trade association organized as a 501(c)(6) business league
