Virginia's Cattle Community
Families in Motion
According to the Welden Cooper Center's Economic Impact of Virginia Agriculture Study, beef cattle contribute $8 billion to Virginia's economy each
year, meaning that the beef industry sustains the Virginia families that
raise it, while sustaining the families that eat beef with a wholesome,
flavor-packed protein. Virginia's farming families are a lot like you. With an average herd size of around 30 cattle, many Virginia cattlemen and women balance caring for their cattle and land with other full-time occupations. They juggle farm and house chores, meal prep, and raising a happy and healthy family. Sound familar? We thought so. Get to know more about some of the families who raise beef in Virginia:

The Bagley Family
Bobby & Allison Bagley of Swoope, Virginia raise 200 head of cattle. Their daughter Madison, helps warm baby calves in the winter!

The Campbell Family
As their two sons get older, they're able to take on more roles of the family farm. Learn how this family raises beef in Lowesville, VA.

The Gilley Family
Jacob & Jennifer's favorite part about farming is keeping family traditions and interacting directly with consumers. Want to know their least favorite part?