All news releases sent from the Virginia Department of
Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS).
December 31, 2025
VDACS
Accepting Pre-Applications for the 2026 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
Virtual information session set for January 13, 2026, to detail pre-application
process
December 30, 2025
New Baby Food
Testing and Labeling Law Becomes Effective Jan. 1, 2026
The Baby Food Protection Act requires manufacturers to test monthly for heavy metals
and share data online and on product label codes
December 29, 2025
USDA Economic Research Service
Cash Receipt Data Reveals Virginia’s Top Ag Products for 2024
December 22, 2025
Virginia
State Veterinarians Approve Annual Special Permit for Santa’s Reindeer to Travel the
Commonwealth
Certificate of Veterinary Inspection gives exceptional permission for the magical
flying herd to travel Virginia
December 05, 2025
VDACS
Establishes Box Tree Moth Quarantine for Clarke and Frederick Counties and City of
Winchester
Quarantine restricts movement of boxwood plants in effort to slow the spread of
invasive pest
December 04, 2025
Virginia
Board of Agriculture and Consumer Services to Meet on December 11 in Richmond
December 01, 2025
Olde
Church Christmas Tree Farm of Powhatan Delivers Trees and Wreaths to Virginia’s
Executive Mansion
As grand champion of the 2025 Virginia Christmas Tree Growers Association
competition, farm continues tradition of presenting trees and wreaths
November 21, 2025
Food Safety is the Key
Ingredient in Holiday Food Preparation
October 31, 2025
Large Animal
Veterinarians Receive Grants to Expand Services in Rural Virginia
VDACS and the Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission award $890,000 to
seven veterinarians serving livestock, poultry and equine industries
October 10, 2025
Virginia
Grown Pumpkins Delivered To Virginia’s Executive Mansion
October 08, 2025
As Fall Migration
Begins, State Agencies Encourage Biosecurity and Request Public to Report Deceased Wild
Birds
October 06, 2025
EPA
and Virginia Agriculture Forge First-Ever Memorandum of Understanding
October 01, 2025
Applications
Now Open Through October 31 for Blue Catfish Processing, Flash Freezing, and
Infrastructure Grants
October 01, 2025
AFID
Infrastructure Grant Program Fall Application Period Begins October 1
Grant applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Oct. 31, 2025
September 25, 2025
Horse in Orange
County, Va. Tests Positive for West Nile Virus
September 24, 2025
VDACS to
Begin Retail Inspections of Inhalable Hemp Products
Agency's Office of Hemp Enforcement to begin conducting inspections
immediately
September 22, 2025
VDACS Announces Detection of
Invasive Box Tree Moth in Winchester, Va.
August 29, 2025
VDACS Announces
Detection of Box Tree Moth in Frederick County, Va.
August 29, 2025
Virginia's Ginseng
Harvest Season Begins September 1
Protect this valued plant by knowing harvesting regulations
August 26, 2025
VDACS
Now Accepting Applications For Beehive Distribution Program
Virginia residents aged 18 and older can apply to receive free beehives
August 21, 2025
VDACS Renews
FWS Black Vulture Depredation Permit
Virginia livestock producers can apply for a sub-permit to help protect their
herds
August 19, 2025
Governor
Glenn Youngkin Announces More Than $1 Million in Virginia Food Access Investment Fund
Awards
Awards ten projects that improve food access in underserved communities
August 13, 2025
Public
Training Sessions Announced for Virginia Farm Recovery Block Grant
Program registration and application period will begin later this summer
July 25, 2025
Virginia Board of Agriculture
and Consumer Services to Meet on August 5 in Fredericksburg
July 24, 2025
VDACS Announces
Detection of New Invasive Insect Pest in Virginia
July 16, 2025
VDACS
Announces 2025 Pesticide Collection Program Dates and Collection Sites
Farmers and firms can drop off unused pesticides in Southeastern Virginia
July 1, 2025
Grants
Expand Opportunities for Large Animal Veterinarians in Virginia
New grants launched by VDACS and Tobacco Commission for up to six recipients
June 23, 2025
Celebrate the Commonwealth’s
Agricultural Producers During Virginia Agriculture Week
Public encouraged to thank Virginia farmers and purchase local agricultural
products
June 2, 2025
Virginia
Cooperative Extension launches survey to recognize farmers’ contributions to Chesapeake
Bay watershed
May 28, 2025
VDACS
Announces Expansion of Virginia’s Imported Fire Ant Quarantine
Businesses within quarantine area must certify regulated articles are free of
invasive pest
May 22, 2025
VDACS Shares Food Safety Tips for
Memorial Day and Summer Cookouts
May 2, 2025
VDACS Confirms
Detection of Equine Infectious Anemia in Central Virginia Horse
Virginia equestrians are reminded to have Coggins test performed annually on all
equine
April 16, 2025
New Branding
Launches to Help Consumers Find Virginia Meat Products
Virginia Verified Beef is first logo unveiled in Virginia Verified Meat branding
line
April 15, 2025
VDACS is Accepting
Applications for the Virginia Agriculture Food Assistance Program
Interested charitable food assistance organizations must submit application by May 9,
2025
April 03, 2025
Help Stop Pests
from Invading Virginia
Invasive plant and pest species can devastate agriculture, natural resources, and
economy
April 01, 2025
Application
Period Opens for AFID Infrastructure Grant Program
AFID Infrastructure Grant applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. on. April 30,
2025
March 31, 2025
USDA
Designates 22 Virginia Localities as Natural Drought Disaster Areas
Farmers in designated disaster areas have eight months to apply for emergency
assistance
March 27, 2025
Repeal of
Virginia’s Spotted Lanternfly Quarantine
March 25, 2025
Virginia Agricultural
Trade Conference Set for April 22
Registration deadline for this year's conference is April 3
March 19, 2025
March 19 Proclaimed as
Virginia Agriculture Trade Day
March 07, 2025
VDACS is Accepting
Applications for the 2025 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
Specialty crop block grant applications must be submitted prior to 5 p.m. on April
2
March 03, 2025
Celebrate
National Weights and Measures Week and the Professionals that Protect Virginia
Consumers
January 30, 2025
Virginia
Dairy Producers Encouraged to Enroll in the Dairy Producers Margin Coverage Premium
Assistance Program
Program reimburses annual premium payment for the federal Dairy Margin
Coverage
January 16, 2025
Virginia
Announces Positive Avian Influenza Commercial Flock Detection in Accomack County
January 7, 2025
VDACS
Announces New, Lower Pesticide Registration and License Fees