Virginia Cattlewoman Honored for Five Years of Farm Bureau Leadership

Jeannie L. Dudding, a Craig County cattle producer and agriculture educator, was honored for her half-decade of service on the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation's board of directors. The recognition ceremony took place during a board meeting in Richmond on January 28th.

A cattle producer from Craig County was celebrated for her dedication to Virginia’s agricultural community when she received recognition for five years of leadership service.

Jeannie L. Dudding was honored on January 28th during a Virginia Farm Bureau Federation board meeting held in Richmond. VFBF President Scott Sink presented the service award to acknowledge her commitment to the organization.

In her role as District 4 director, Dudding advocates for Farm Bureau members who operate farms and ranches across eight counties: Alleghany, Bedford, Botetourt, Craig, Franklin, Henry, Patrick and Roanoke.

Before her current position, Dudding worked as an agriculture and natural resources agent with Virginia Cooperative Extension in Giles County. Today, she teaches agriculture and serves as the FFA advisor at Giles High School.

Her involvement with Farm Bureau extends well beyond her board service. Dudding previously led the Craig County Farm Bureau as president and has maintained a board position with that local chapter for nearly two decades. She currently heads the VFBF Equine Advisory Committee.

Her leadership experience also includes time with the Craig County Farm Bureau Young Farmers Committee, where she served as chairperson for two years. In 2013, she claimed victory in the VFBF Young Farmers Discussion Meet competition, and two years later, the VFBF Women’s Leadership Committee named her Farm Woman of the Year.

Dudding earned her master’s degree in career and technical education from Virginia Tech. She also holds bachelor’s degrees in both animal science and education from the University of Connecticut.

Together with her husband Jason, Dudding operates an Angus cow-calf business. The couple’s children, Layton and Evie, participate in 4-H and FFA programs while managing their own livestock projects.

The Virginia Farm Bureau Federation represents nearly 137,000 members across 88 county organizations, making it the state’s most prominent agricultural advocacy group. The organization operates as an independent, nonpartisan, voluntary association dedicated to advancing Virginia’s farming industry.

For additional information, contact Kathy Dixon, VFBF assistant director of communications, at 804-370-3055.