Virginia's Agricultural Commodity Boards enhance the sale of Virginia's farm commodities by conducting market development, promotional, educational and research programs. The individual boards, comprised of producer and agribusiness representatives, administer the self-help funds in the various program areas.
All public meetings of Virginia government entities can be found on the Commonwealth Calendar.
Contact: Melissa Ball
Phone: 804.786.5448
Email: melissa.ball@vdacs.virginia.gov
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Contact: James Atwell
Phone: 276.228.5501
Email: James.Atwell@vdacs.virginia.gov
Virginia Aquaculture Advisory Board
Contact: Ursula Deitch
Phone: 757.387.7670
Email: Ursula.Deitch@vdacs.virginia.gov
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Cattle Assessment Form
Virginia Cattle Assessment Refund Form
Contact: Matthew Sponaugle
Phone: 540.383.7983
Email: matthew.sponaugle@vdacs.virginia.gov
Virginia Corn Board
Upcoming Corn Board Meeting Notice
Date: February 4, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location: 12580 West Creek Parkway Richmond, VA 23238
Event Details: Corn Event Details
The Virginia Corn Board (Board) will discuss checkoff revenues resulting from sale of the 2025 Virginia corn crop and approve the previous meeting minutes. As well, the Board will review submitted fiscal year (FY) 2025-2026 project reports and submitted FY 2027 2026-27 project proposals. Following the review of the project proposals, the Board will make funding decisions for corn industry projects that will be executed during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026FY 2027.
Annual Report
Contact: Laura Maxey Nay
Phone: 804.371.6157
Email: laura.maxeynay@vdacs.virginia.gov
Cotton Board
Annual Report
Contact: Scott Banks
Email: Michael.banks@vdacs.virginia.gov
Virginia Egg Board
Annual Report
Contact: Kirby Moir
Phone: 757.309.6217
Email: kmoir@virginiaeggcouncil.org
Upcoming Horse Board Meeting Notice
Date: January 26, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Join Virtual Teams Meeting
The Board will meet to discuss updates on its Economic Impact Study, the status of the board’s website, and the board’s Strategic Plan. Updates will also be given regarding past grants, current proposals, and the board’s most recent webinar.
Annual Report
Contact: Garret Petro
Phone: 804.225.3663
Email: garrett.petro@vdacs.virginia.gov
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Contact: Mike Hutt
Phone: 757.874.3474
Email: Mike.Hutt@vdacs.virginia.gov
Virginia Peanut Board
Annual Report
Contact: Caitlin Joyner
Phone: 757.569.0249
Email: Caitlin.joyner@aboutpeanuts.com
Virginia Potato Board
Upcoming Potato Board Meeting Notice
Date: February 10, 2026
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Location: 33446 Research Dr, Painter, VA 23420
Event Details: Potato Event Details
The Board will approve the previous meeting minutes. Also, the Board will review FY 2026 project proposals. The Board will make funding decisions based on those proposals, review the Annual Report, and discuss seed inspection.
Annual Report
Potato Tax Form
Contact: Ursula Deitch
Phone: 757.787.5876
Email: Ursula.Deitch@vdacs.virginia.gov
Virginia Sheep Industry Board
Annual Report
Contact: Matthew Sponaugle
Phone: 540.383.7983
Email: matthew.sponaugle@vdacs.virginia.gov
Virginia Small Grains Board
Annual Report
Contact: Scott Banks
Email: Michael.banks@vdacs.virginia.gov
Upcoming Spirits Board Meeting Notice
Date: February 3, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Location: 3301 W. Moore Street Richmond, VA 23230
Event Details: Spirits Event Details
The Board will approve minutes from the last meeting and receive updates from the Virginia Spirits Board Marketing Office.
Annual Report
Contact: Jennifer Atkins
Phone: 804.839.9003
Email: Jennifer.Atkins@vdacs.virginia.gov
Virginia Soybean Board
Upcoming Soybean Board Meeting Notice
Date: March 9, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location: 549 E. Rochambeau Dr. Williamsburg, VA 23188
Event Details: Soybean Event Details
The Virginia Soybean Board (Board) will discuss checkoff revenues resulting from sale of the 2025 Virginia soybean crop and approve the previous meeting minutes. TAs well, the Board will review submitted fiscal year (FY) 2025-26 project reports and submitted FY 2026-27 project proposals. Following the review of the project proposals, the Board will make funding decisions for soybean industry projects that will be executed during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026FY 2027.
Annual Report
Contact: Laura Maxey Nay
Phone: 804.371.6157
Email: laura.maxeynay@vdacs.virginia.gov
Virginia Tobacco Board
Upcoming Tobacco Board Meeting Notice
Date: February 19, 2026
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Location: 2407 Cox Road, Blackstone, VA 23824
Event Details: Tobacco Event Details
The Board will review its financial statement, hear reports from Tobacco Associates, Ag in The Classroom, and Southern Piedmont Agricultural Research and Extension Center. Lastly, the Board will consider projects for funding for the upcoming fiscal year.
Annual Report
Flue Cured Excise Tax Form (pdf)
Flue Cured Assessment Letter (pdf)
Dark Fired Excise Tax Form (pdf)
Dark Fired Assessment Letter (pdf)
Contact: Jennifer Atkins
Phone: 804.839.9003
Email: Jennifer.Atkins@vdacs.virginia.gov
Upcoming Wine Board Notice(s)
Technical Committee Meeting
Date: March 11, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: 900 Natural Resources Charlottesville, VA 22903
The Technical Committee, designated by the Board, will review and discuss the technical grant proposals submitted in this cycle. They will put together notes to offer to the Board in making the grant approval choices.
Date: March 31, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location: 1309 W Main St Charlottesville, VA 22903
The Board will hear from grant applicants as they present their proposals for consideration.
Date: April 1, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location: 1309 W Main St Charlottesville, VA 22903
The Board will hear updates from various industry groups including Virginia Wineries Association, Virginia Wine Board Marketing Office, Winemakers Research Exchange, and National Grape Research Alliance. The Board will review the budget and make grant award selections.
Annual Report
Contact: Lindsey Anderson
Phone: 804.314.8444
Email: lindsey.anderson@vdacs.virginia.gov
All but the Marine Products Board and the Wine Board use funds generated through assessments that growers and producers of these commodities have agreed by referendum to pay for programs and projects that would benefit their commodities. The activities of the Marine Products Board are funded by licensing fees. The Virginia Wine Board receives an appropriation as provided in the 2004 Virginia Acts of Assembly.
Members of the State Apple Board are elected. Members of the other boards are appointed by the Governor from recommendations by the various industry groups.