EAT LOCAL FOR A DAY Take the challenge: Eat Local For A Day. Make a video to show what you ate and where you bought it, then send it in for a chance to win. For more information click here.	VIRGINIA TOMATOES ARE SAFE TO EAT Virginia's commercial tomato harvest will not begin in earnest for another week or two, but some tomatoes are already available at farmer's markets and roadside stands. All types of Virginia tomatoes are safe. For more information click here.	HALF-PRICING On May 30, 2008, Governor Kaine issued an Executive Order granting exemptions allowing the practice of half-pricing on older gasoline pumps in the Commonwealth. For more information on half-pricing, click here.	CONSUMER SERVICES Useful information about buying and using Virginia products and assistance with complaints between consumers and businesses.	VIRGINIA MARKET NEWS SERVICE collects and disseminates daily agriculture market prices and analyses for Virginia buyers, sellers, and the media.

Our Mission and Values

Mission Statement

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.

Important Links

• Complete Listing of VDACS Forms
• Directory of Virginia Agriculture and Consumer Organizations
• Employment Opportunities
• Farm to School Program
  
• Office of Farmland Preservation
• Pesticide Civil Penalty Search
• Public Meeting Notices and Minutes
• Virginia Farm Link Program