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
Upcoming Cattle Industry Board Meeting Notice
Date: July 23, 2025
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Location: 400 Plantation Road Blacksburg, VA 24061
The Board will hear the reading and is expected to approve the minutes of the previous board meeting. The Board’s financial statement will be reviewed, and the budget discussed. The Board will also review grant submissions. Board members will hear reports on finance, general administration, and upcoming promotional activities.
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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
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Contact: Laura Maxey Nay
Phone: 804.371.6157
Email: laura.maxeynay@vdacs.virginia.gov
Cotton Board
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Contact: Jennifer Atkins
Phone: 804.839.9003
Email: Jennifer.Atkins@vdacs.virginia.gov
Virginia Egg Board
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Contact: Kirby Moir
Phone: 757.309.6217
Email: kmoir@virginiaeggcouncil.org
Upcoming Horse Industry Board Meeting Notice
Date: July 14, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Virtual: Teams Meeting
Meeting ID: 297 927 568 743 4
Passcode: bj6Sr2QC
The Marketing Subcommittee of the Horse Industry Board (Subcommittee) will meet virtually to discuss the upcoming fiscal year 2026 marketing contract and activities. The subcommittee will entertain public comment at the conclusion of all other business for a period not to exceed 30 minutes.
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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
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Contact: Caitlin Joyner
Phone: 757.569.0249
Email: Caitlin.joyner@aboutpeanuts.com
Virginia Pork Industry Board
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Contact: Melissa Ball
Phone: 804.786.5448
Email: melissa.ball@vdacs.virginia.gov
Virginia Potato Board
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Potato Tax Form
Contact: Ursula Deitch
Phone: 757.787.5876
Email: Ursula.Deitch@vdacs.virginia.gov
Virginia Sheep Industry Board
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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 17, 2025
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Location: 12580 West Creek Parkway, Richmond, VA 23238
The Board will discuss checkoff revenues resulting from sale of the 2024 Virginia small grains crop and approve the previous meeting minutes. As well, the Board will review submitted FY 2024-25 project reports and submitted FY 2025-26 project proposals. Following the review of the project proposals, the Board will make funding decisions for small grains industry projects that will be executed during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025.
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Contact: Laura Maxey Nay
Phone: 804.371.6157
Email: laura.maxeynay@vdacs.virginia.gov
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Contact: Jennifer Atkins
Phone: 804.839.9003
Email: Jennifer.Atkins@vdacs.virginia.gov
Virginia Soybean Board
Upcoming Soybean Board Meeting Notice
Date: August 13, 2025
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Location: 4309 Cox Road Glen Allen, VA 23060
The Board will discuss checkoff revenues resulting from sale of the 2025 Virginia Soybean crop and approve the previous meeting minutes. As well, the Board will review FY 25 end of year close-out and FY26 financials. The FY 25 annual report will be reviewed. The Board will hear any updated provided by awardees of FY 2025-26 projects. Annual audits and the annual report will be discussed.
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Contact: Laura Maxey Nay
Phone: 804.371.6157
Email: laura.maxeynay@vdacs.virginia.gov
Virginia Tobacco Board
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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 Virginia Wine Board Meeting Notice
Date: August 5, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: 900 Natural Resources Drive Charlottesville, VA 22903
The Board will hear updates from industry groups such as the Virginia Wineries Association, Virginia Vineyards Association, Wine Board Marketing Office, Virginia Cider Association, and Winemakers Research Exchange. The Board will discuss the upcoming year’s grant program.
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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.