Running a Hobby Farm in Virginia: Zoning, Taxes, and Livestock Rules You Need to Know

Running a hobby farm in Virginia sounds simple until you discover that no single state law actually defines the term “hobby farm.” Instead, your chickens, goats, and market stand fall under a patchwork of zoning ordinances, tax classifications, and agricultural statutes that vary from county to county.

By Animal of Things Editorial · October 30, 2026