Changing the face of politics

That is what The Farm Team intends to do.

What began as conversation at the Women’s Caucus Breakfast during the Commonwealth’s annual Jefferson-Jackson celebration in February has blossomed into a ground game effort dedicated to electing women candidates. Hosted by former Attorney General Mary Sue Terry at her farm in Patrick County, 23 women gathered for a retreat in late September to initiate a new effort they’ve dubbed the “Farm Team”.

Ms. Terry’s drive and desire to promote the interests of women in politics is compelling. She believes the Farm Team is really a “dream team” — women from all areas of the Commonwealth with the experience, energy and resources to change the political landscape in Virginia. She says she is “realistically hopeful” for the future and sees her role as encouraging active involvement and “being as helpful as possible to potential candidates.”

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