"The Virginia Farm Bureau Federation, a membership organization, will advance the agricultural, economic, political, and social interests of county Farm Bureaus and their members by: Providing economically feasible services and programs that are beneficial to our membership which will, in turn, increase and retain members; being recognized as the legislative and political voice for Virginia farmers; communicating the benefits and importance of agriculture; attracting, developing, and maintaining leaders, volunteers, and professional employees who are dedicated to member service; and, educating the non-agricultural community to the benefits and importance of agriculture." The organization endorsed the following representatives in that year.