New agriculture commissioner, a Washington County native, visits Abingdon Farmers Market

(From left) New Commissioner of the Virginia Division of Agriculture and Shopper Providers Brad Copenhaver, Abingdon Farmers Market Supervisor David McLeish and members of the Abingdon Farmers Market steering committee current Gov. Ralph Northam’s proclamation recognizing the Abingdon Farmers Market and formally proclaiming Aug. 1 by way of 7 as Virginia Farmers Market Week.