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
Annual Report (PDF)
04-22-26 Final Meeting Minutes (PDF)
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
Annual Report (PDF)
Cattle Assessment Form
Virginia Cattle
Assessment Refund Form (PDF)
Contact: Matthew Sponaugle
Phone: 540-383-7983
Email: matthew.sponaugle@vdacs.virginia.gov
Virginia Corn Board
Upcoming Corn Industry Board Meeting Notice
Date: December 18, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: 976 Nelson’s Bridge Road Hanover, VA 23069
Annual Report (PDF)
Contact: Laura Maxey Nay
Phone: 804-371-6157
Email: laura.maxeynay@vdacs.virginia.gov
Cotton Board
Annual Report (PDF)
Contact: Scott Banks
Email: michael.banks@vdacs.virginia.gov
Virginia Egg Board
Annual Report (PDF)
Contact: Kirby Moir
Phone: 757-309-6217
Email: kmoir@virginiaeggcouncil.org
Upcoming Horse Board Meeting Notice
Date: July 27, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: 17690
Old Waterford Road Leesburg, VA 20176
Annual Report (PDF)
Contact: Garret Petro
Phone: 804-225-3663
Email: garrett.petro@vdacs.virginia.gov
Annual Report (PDF)
Contact: Mike Hutt
Phone: 757-874-3474
Email: mike.hutt@vdacs.virginia.gov
Virginia Peanut Board
Annual Report (PDF)
Contact: Caitlin Joyner
Phone: 757-569-0249
Email: caitlin.joyner@aboutpeanuts.com
Virginia Potato Board
Annual Report (PDF)
Potato Tax Form (PDF)
Contact: Ursula Deitch
Phone: 757-787-5876
Email: ursula.deitch@vdacs.virginia.gov
Virginia Sheep Industry Board
Annual Report (PDF)
Contact: Matthew Sponaugle
Phone: 540-383-7983
Email: matthew.sponaugle@vdacs.virginia.gov
Virginia Small Grains Board
Upcoming Small Grains Board Meeting Notice
Date: July 16, 2026
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Location: 12580 West Creek Parkway
Richmond, VA 23238
Annual Report (PDF)
Contact: Scott Banks
Email: michael.banks@vdacs.virginia.gov
Annual Report (PDF)
Contact: Jennifer Atkins
Phone: 804-839-9003
Email: jennifer.atkins@vdacs.virginia.gov
Virginia Soybean Board
Upcoming Soybean Board Meeting Notice
Date: August 18, 2026
Time: TBD
Location: 976 Nelson’s Bridge Road Hanover, VA 23069
Annual Report (PDF)
Contact: Laura Maxey Nay
Phone: 804-371-6157
Email: laura.maxeynay@vdacs.virginia.gov
Virginia Tobacco Board
Annual Report (PDF)
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 Meeting Notice
Date: August 12, 2026
Time: TBD.
Location: 2545 Rural Ridge Ln North Garden, VA 22959
Annual Report (PDF)
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.