Virginia farmers have always been the backbone of a healthy Virginia economy. Whether producing second-generation biofuels or bringing locally grown produce to market, Virginia's farmers and farmland must be protected and supported. I have fought to protect family farmers over big agribusiness and been a vocal supporter of the local food movement

• Voted against excessive regulation for family farmers
• Introduced alternative estate tax bill to carve out family farms from estate tax, making it easier to preserve family farms for generations
• Co-sponsored legislation to give tax breaks to farmers who donate gleaned food to local food banks