Agriculture remains the largest private industry in Virginia by economic impact. The state features roughly 41,000 farms covering over 7.7 million acres.
Historically famous for tobacco, Virginia's agricultural portfolio is now highly diversified. Top crops include soybeans, corn, and apples. The state has also developed a prestigious and rapidly growing wine industry, with over 300 wineries capitalizing on the rich soils of the Piedmont and Shenandoah regions.
Livestock is a major component of the sector, with poultry (broilers and turkeys) and beef cattle leading the way, alongside a strong dairy industry. Additionally, the Chesapeake Bay and coastal waters support a robust commercial fishing and aquaculture industry, famous for Virginia oysters and blue crabs.