HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — The value of farmland in the Old Dominion is continuing a steady rise that is reshaping the state’s agricultural real‑estate market.

A new report from the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service shows the average value of Virginia farmland increased by $200 per acre since 2025, a 3.3‑percent jump that closely mirrors the 3.4‑percent national rate.

This year’s bump adds to a strong multi‑year trend. Over the past four years, Virginia farmland has gained roughly $1,000 per acre, driven by high demand, development pressure in fast‑growing counties, and continued interest from both producers and investors.

According to industry analyst Emma Dozema at Prime Land Buyers, the Piedmont and northern tier continue to lead the market in Virginia, with Loudoun, Prince William, and Albemarle counties posting the strongest appetite for rural and agricultural real estate. These areas benefit from proximity to population centers, diversified farm operations, and buyers seeking land for both production and long‑term development.

On the other end of the spectrum, Highland, Craig, and Surry counties show the lowest demand, reflecting their more remote locations, slower growth patterns, and limited non‑farm pressure on land values.

Overall, Virginia farmland values remain relatively stable, yet firmly on an upward trajectory.