The Aquaculture Advisory Board was created by action of the 1992 General Assembly for the purpose of advising the Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services on matters relating to aquaculture.
The formation of the first Board of Agriculture was authorized by the Virginia General Assembly on March 5, 1888. Today’s Board of Agriculture and Consumer Services consists of citizens and practicing farmers from each Virginia congressional district and two pesticide-industry professionals.
The Virginia Agricultural Council was established by the General Assembly to provide a mechanism for financing agricultural research, education and services.
Virginia's agricultural commodity boards enhance the sale of Virginia's farm commodities by conducting market development, promotional, educational and research programs.
The Charitable Gaming Board advises the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services on all aspects of the conduct of charitable gaming in Virginia.
VBDC is a non-profit, non-stock corporation housed within the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) to provide wholesale beer distribution services for licensed Virginia breweries.
The Charitable Gaming Board advises the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services on all aspects of the conduct of charitable gaming in Virginia.
The VWDC Board is composed of two representatives nominated by the Virginia wine wholesale industry, two representatives nominated by the Virginia wine industry, plus the VDACS Commissioner.