A new roster of Virginia’s agricultural icons will be immortalized on collectible trading cards at this year’s State Fair.For the third year, the public is invited to nominate Virginians working in various agriculture and natural resources professions to appear on the 2025 Ag Superhero Trading Cards.
Twelve Ag superheroes selected by a committee will be pictured with their industry-related statistics. Visitors can collect the free cards during the State Fair of Virginia, which will run from Sept. 26 through Oct. 5. During the State Fair Educational Expo, the trading cards will be distributed to teachers as educational resources, along with related lesson plans and activities.
From livestock farmers to crop researchers and rural health care providers, the face of Virginia’s largest private industry is diverse, said Sarah Jane Thomsen, manager of agriculture education and strategic programming partnerships for the State Fair.
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