Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

VDACS FEATURED SERVICES


EQUINE HERPESVIRUS MYELOENCEPHALOPATHY (EHM) EHM was discovered in a horse in Fauquier April 11. VDACS continues to monitor the situation and to take measures to prevent its spread.	INVASIVE PEST AWARENESS MONTH April is Invasive Pest Awareness Month. See what you can do to keep from introducing or spreading invasive plants and pests.	2012 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE Final results from the 2012 Census of Agriculture will be released May 2, 2014. Click here for more information.	VIRGINIA’S FINEST® 25TH ANNIVERSARY Click here to find specialty food and beverage products including meats, cheeses, soups, seafood, peanuts, baked goods, snacks, confections, condiments, sauces, juices, water, mixers and more.

Our Mission and Values

We promote the economic growth and development of Virginia agriculture, provide consumer protection and encourage environmental stewardship.

As part of its commitment to transparency in government, details on these plans and measures are available online through Virginia Performs. The VDACS' Agency Strategic Plan and Service Area Plans are also available on our Web site.