2008 PRESS RELEASES
May 9, 2008
Board of Agriculture and Consumer Services to Meet
May 9, 2008
Virginia Maintains Pseudorabies Free Status
May 5, 2008
Marketing Virginia Agriculture: Bringing Buyers and Sellers Together
May 1, 2008
Don’t Let Disaster Strike Twice – Watch Out For Scams
April 24, 2008
Virginia Century Farm Total Tops 1,000
April 24, 2008
Commonwealth Of Virginia Showcases Its Organic Agriculture
April 18, 2008
Virginia Launches Winery Distribution Company
April 16, 2008
Piney River Organics Cuts Ribbon at Organic Egg-Laying Operation in Nelson County, Virginia
April 15, 2008
State Extends Deadline for Limited Exemptions for Hay and Feed Haulers Due To Drought Conditions
April 15, 2008
Specialty Foods Education Conference Scheduled For May 12 – 13, 2008
April 14, 2008
Virginia Pesticide Control Board to Meet
March 19, 2008
Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Invites Agricultural Producers to Participate In International Trade Show
March 17, 2008
Board of Agriculture and Consumer Services to Meet
March 14, 2008
New Virginia Grown Guide Lists 170 Venues for Pick-Your-Own, Select-Your-Own Farm Products
March 12, 2008
State Warns Public about Charitable Solicitation by Heaven Sent Foundation, Inc.
March 7, 2008
Virginia Food and Beverage Expo Returns
May 14, 2008
March
7, 2008
Virginia Department of Agriculture
and Consumer Services Receives Award from the National Resource Conservation
and Development Council
March 7, 2008
Virginia’s Number One Industry
is Strong and Healthy
March 6, 2008
You Don’t Have To
Live On a Farm to Celebrate Virginia Agriculture Week, March 16 – 22,
2008
March 5, 2008
Governor Proclaims March 16 – 22 Virginia Agriculture Week
March 3, 2008
Virginia Companies Invited To Exhibit at Virginia Food and Beverage Expo
March 3, 2008
Virginia Food and Beverage Expo to Showcase State’s Outstanding Cuisine at May 14, 2008 Event in Richmond, VA
February 28, 2008
Virginia Food Festivals Offer One-Stop Shopping For Local Food and Fun
February 26, 2008
Governor Kaine Announces $4.25 Million in Farmland Preservation Grants
February 8, 2008
$18.4 Million in Competitive Grant Funds Available For Valued-Added Agricultural Activities
February 5, 2008
Cotton Growers Schedule February 20 Meeting
January 17, 2008
Virginia Cattle Fill the Bill for Selective Turkish Buyers
January 17, 2008
Virginia Pesticide Control Board Recognizes Extension Agents for Outstanding Service
January 11, 2008
State Warns Public About Charitable Solicitation By The Muslim Student Association Of The U.S. And Canada
January 7, 2008
Governor Kaine Sends Virginia Ham to Kansas Governor Sebelius
– Famous Virginia product to fulfill obligation of Orange Bowl bet –
January 3, 2008
Virginia Pesticide Control Board to Meet
January 2, 2008
February 4, 2008 Designated As Deadline for Return of Census of Agriculture Forms