All news releases sent from the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS).
September 20, 2021
VDACS to Recognize National Farm Safety and Health Week
September 16, 2021
VDACS and Virginia Cooperative Extension at VSU Partner to Increase Awareness and Encourage Diversity in Assistance Programs for Virginia Producers
September 9, 2021
VDACS Announces the Initial Application Period for the Virginia Agriculture Food Assistance Program
Grants awarded to charitable food access organizations to reimburse Virginia farmers and food distributors for costs associated with providing donated agricultural products
September 1, 2021
Virginia ABC and VDACS to Celebrate September as Virginia Spirits Month
August 31, 2021
Virginia’s Ginseng Harvest Season Begins September 1
Protect this valued plant by knowing harvesting regulations
August 23, 2021
VDACS Announces Reimbursement Funding for Eligible Organic Growers and Processors
Reimbursement funding is available for 50 percent of organic certification cost
August 20, 2021
Virginia Farmers Should Prepare Now for Peak of the 2021 Hurricane Season
Taking preparedness steps today can help protect farms and livestock
August 19, 2021
VDACS Announces Collection Dates for the 2021 Pesticide Collection Program
August 2, 2021
Celebrate Virginia Farmers’ Markets and Shop Local
July 21, 2021
Apply Now for the 2021 Beehive Distribution Program
Must be a Virginia resident, aged 18 or older, to be eligible to receive beehive units
July 16, 2021
Six Virginia Craft Beverage Companies to Exhibit at BrewLDN 2021
July 11, 2021
Virginia Board of Agriculture to Meet in Richmond on July 20
July 9, 2021
VDACS Establishes New Dairy Producers Margin Coverage Premium Assistance Program to Assist Virginia Dairies
VDACS to reimburse Virginia dairies annual premium payment for the federal Dairy Margin Coverage Program
July 6, 2021
The 2021 Virginia Beehive Distribution Program Begins July 20
July 1, 2021
Practice Food Safety This Fourth of July Weekend
May 24, 2021
Governor Northam Appoints Brad Copenhaver as 17th Commissioner of Agriculture
Southwest Virginia native to lead the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
May 17, 2021
Virginia Board of Agriculture and Consumer Services to Meet Virtually on May 20
May 12, 2021
VDACS Issues Emergency Waiver of Reid Vapor Pressure Requirements in Virginia
May 11, 2021
Spotted Lanternfly Detected in Prince William County, VA
April 23, 2021
State Veterinarian Encourages Livestock and Poultry Exhibitors and Show Managers to Practice Biosecurity
April 13, 2021
VDACS to Host Virtual Trade Show Series to Feature Virginia’s Finest Producers
March 17, 2021
Virginia Board of Agriculture and Consumer Services to Meet Virtually on March 25
March 1, 2021
VDACS’ Weights and Measures Inspectors Help Protect Consumers and Businesses
The Commonwealth Observes National Weights and Measures Week March 1-7
February 26, 2021
Carrington King Named VVA’s Grower of the Year
February 22, 2021
Peanut Butter Donation to Federation of Virginia Food
Banks to Honor National Peanut Month
February 12, 2021
Things Everyone Should Know About Using Pesticides Responsibly
February 9, 2021
VDACS to Expand Virginia Spotted Lanternfly Quarantine to Include Clarke and Warren Counties
January 28, 2021
Virginia Horse Test Positive for Equine Herpesvirus-1
January 12, 2021
Survey of Farm Conservation Practices in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed
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