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2024 News Releases

All news releases sent from the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS).

October

October 4, 2024
Virginia Grown Pumpkins are Delivered to Virginia’s Executive Mansion
Presentation celebrates fall and kicks off Pumpkin Month in the Commonwealth

October 4, 2024
VDACS Announces Pesticide Collection Program Dates and Collection Sites
Southwest Virginia hosts 2024 collection

September

September 30, 2024
VDACS Encourages Reporting of Suspected Motor Vehicle Fuel Price Gouging in Virginia

September 30, 2024
AFID Infrastructure Grant Program Fall Application Period Begins October 1
Grant applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Nov. 15, 2024

September 1, 2024
Virginia Spirits Sale-A-Bration Returns to Virginia ABC this September

September 1, 2024
Virginia’s Ginseng Harvest Season Begins September 1
Protect this valued plant by knowing harvesting regulations

August

August 22, 2024
Virginia Beehive Distribution Program Currently Accepting Applications For Beehive Lottery
Applicants must be a Virginia resident, aged 18 and older, to be eligible to receive beehive units

August 6, 2024
Virginia Farmers Should Prepare Now For Peak Atlantic Hurricane Season
Taking steps now helps protect farms and livestock as peak hurricane season approaches

July

July 31, 2024
Boar's Head Provisions Co. Expands Recall for Ready-To-Eat Meat and Poultry Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination

July 30, 2024
Fifteen Virginia Localities Designated as Primary Disaster Areas are Eligible for USDA Emergency Loans

July 26, 2024
Boar's Head Provisions Co. Recalls Ready-To-Eat Liverwurst And Other Deli Meat Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination

July 24, 2024
Blue Catfish Grant Funding Now Open, Processors Incentivized to Use Delicious Invasive Fish
Applications for Blue Catfish Processing, Flash Freezing, and Infrastructure Grant Funding Accepted through September 6, 2024

July 8, 2024
Four Appointed to the Virginia Beer Distribution Company Board of Directors

July 5, 2024
Thirteen Virginia Specialty Food Businesses Featured at the 2024 Summer Fancy Food Show
Clark + Hopkins wins fourth sofi Gold Award with DC-inspired hot sauce

July 2, 2024
State Agencies Provide Update on Spongy Moth Infestation and Treatment Activities in Virginia

July 1, 2024
Many Virginia Farmers Continue to Experience Drought Conditions

June

June 26, 2024
Virginia Board of Agriculture and Consumer Services to Meet Virtually on July 2

June 25, 2024
New Rules for Farm Use Vehicles on July 1
Vehicle owners must purchase and display DMV-issued placard before July 1

June 24, 2024
Celebrate the Commonwealth’s Agricultural Industry During Virginia Agriculture Week

June 10, 2024
Biosecurity Recommendations for Cattle Exhibitions
No Virginia cattle have tested positive for influenza infection

May

May 20, 2024
Vaccinations Help Protect Horses by Lowering the Risk of Mosquito-Borne Illnesses
Virginia Horse owners should consult with their veterinarian regarding West Nile Virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis vaccinations

May 17, 2024
Virginia Board of Agriculture and Consumer Services to Meet on May 23 in Richmond

April

April 15, 2024
VDACS Provides Update to State Ranchers on U.S. Dairy Cattle Influenza Detections
The agency confirms that no Virginia cattle have tested positive for influenza infection

April 5, 2024
Virginia DWR Monitoring Increase in Cases of Avian Influenza in Wild Bird Populations

April 1, 2024
Application Period Opens for AFID Infrastructure Grant Program
AFID Infrastructure Grant applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. on May 6, 2024

April 1, 2024
Avoid the Introduction and Spread of Invasive Plant Pest and Disease
April is Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month

March

March 28, 2024
Virginia Food and Beverage Expo Showcases Specialty Products From Nearly 200 Virginia Businesses
Governor Glenn Youngkin announces award winners of the Best New Product Competitions

March 28, 2024
Virginia Egg Council Makes Egg Donation to Richmond and Abingdon Food Banks

March 15, 2024
Virginia Board of Agriculture and Consumer Services to Meet in Richmond on March 21

March 15, 2024
USDA Partners with Virginia to Award Over $6.3 Million to Strengthen Food Supply Chain Infrastructure

March 13, 2024
Governor Glenn Youngkin Proclaims March as Virginia Controlled Environment Agriculture Month

March 5, 2024
Celebrate National Weights and Measures Week and the Professionals Who Protect Virginia’s Consumers and Businesses

March 4, 2024
Peanut Butter Donation to Federation of Virginia Food Banks to Honor National Peanut Month

March 1, 2024
Virginia Dairy Producers Encouraged to Participate in the Dairy Producers Margin Coverage Premium Assistance Program
Program provides reimbursement funding for annual premium payment of the federal Dairy Margin Coverage program

February

February 23, 2024
VDACS Encourages Backyard Bird Owners to Practice Biosecurity Measures to Protect Flocks From HPAI

February 22, 2024
VVA Honors Viticulturist Tremain Hatch as Grower of the Year

February 16, 2024
More Than 60 Virginia Localities Eligible for USDA Emergency Loans Through Drought Designation
Producers should contact their local USDA Farm Service Agency office for drought designation emergency assistance

February 14, 2024
Six Virginia Wineries Exhibit at Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris
U.S. Ambassador hosts celebration of Virginia wine and cuisine

February 13, 2024
Virginia’s Premier Specialty Food and Beverage Expo Returns March 27

February 8, 2024
VDACS Expects $550,000 in USDA Specialty Crop Block Grants Funding
Interested groups should submit specialty crop block grant applications before 5 p.m. on March 11

February 7, 2024
USDA Now Accepting Applications for Veterinary Services Grant Opportunities in Designated Areas of Virginia

February 1, 2024
Country Corner Dairy, LLC Issues Recall of Cheese Products

February 1, 2024
Federation of Virginia Food Banks Receives More Than 11,000 Bushels of Virginia Grown Apples

January

January 26, 2024
VDACS Awards a Total of $875,000 in Farmland Preservation Grants to Six Virginia Localities

January 9, 2024
USDA Releases 2022 Cash Receipts Data of Top Virginia Ag Products

2023 News Releases