Veterans exploring agribusiness opportunities near MCCDC Quantico can tap into a thriving agricultural sector with significant potential for small-scale, direct-to-consumer operations. Small producers can benefit from Virginia’s diverse agricultural landscape, which includes 3,415 farms engaged in direct farm sales, totaling $217.3 million in 2015 and ranking the state 9th nationally for local food sales. Direct-to-consumer sales have shown strong growth, with 71% of sales going directly to consumers, allowing farmers to capture the full share of the food dollar. With 62.9% of farms being less than 50 acres and a growing interest in local food, veteran farmers have promising prospects for establishing successful small-scale operations.