Virginia's Agricultural Commodity Boards
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
Virginia Apple Board
Contact: James AtwellPhone: 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
Virginia Cattle Industry Board
Annual Report
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: December 9, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location: 7104 Mechanicsville Tpke, Mechanicsville, VA 23111
Event: Event Details
The Board will discuss checkoff revenues resulting from sale of the 2025 Virginia corn crop and approve the previous meeting minutes. Project updates will be provided for FY26 funded projects. The Board will approve their Annual report for FY 24-25.
Contact: Laura Maxey NayPhone: 804.371.6157
Email: laura.maxeynay@vdacs.virginia.gov
Cotton Board
Annual Report Contact: Scott BanksEmail: Michael.banks@vdacs.virginia.gov
Virginia Egg Board
Contact: Kirby MoirPhone: 757.309.6217
Email: kmoir@virginiaeggcouncil.org
Virginia Horse Industry Board
Contact: Garret Petro
Phone: 804.225.3663
Email: garrett.petro@vdacs.virginia.gov
Virginia Marine Products Board
Contact: Mike Hutt
Phone: 757.874.3474
Email: Mike.Hutt@vdacs.virginia.gov
Virginia Peanut Board
Contact: Caitlin Joyner
Phone: 757.569.0249
Email: Caitlin.joyner@aboutpeanuts.com
Virginia Potato Board
Upcoming Potato Board Meeting Notice
Date: December 10, 2025
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Location: 17 Atlantic Ave, Wachapreague, VA 23480
Date: Feburary 10, 2026
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Location: 33446 Research Dr, Painter, VA 23420
Contact: Ursula Deitch
Phone: 757.787.5876
Email: Ursula.Deitch@vdacs.virginia.gov
Virginia Sheep Industry Board
Contact: Matthew Sponaugle
Phone: 540.383.7983
Email: matthew.sponaugle@vdacs.virginia.gov
Virginia Small Grains Board
Contact: Scott Banks
Email: Michael.banks@vdacs.virginia.gov
Virginia Spirits Board
Contact: Jennifer Atkins
Phone: 804.839.9003
Email: Jennifer.Atkins@vdacs.virginia.gov
Virginia Soybean Board
Upcoming Soybean Board Meeting Notice
Date: December 17, 2025
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Location: 12580 West Creek Parkway, Richmond, VA 23238
Event: Event Details
The Board will receive updates from the United Soybean Board and the Virginia Soybean Association. The Board will also elect the Chair and Vice Chair for the upcoming year. The annual report and audit findings will be reported.
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
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
Virginia Wine Board
Upcoming Wine Board Meeting Notice
Date: December 4, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: 151 Veritas Ln Afton, VA 22920
Event: Event Details
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.
