2009 PRESS RELEASES
November 19, 2009
It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas
November 9, 2009
Virginia Pesticide Control Board Recognizes Extension Agents Statewide For Outstanding Service
November 5, 2009
Virginia Program Keeps Nearly 47,000 Pounds Of Plastic Pesticide Containers From Landfills
November 2, 2009
Virginia Agriculture’s Top 20
October 28, 2009
Virginia Schools Participate In Farm to School Week November 9 – 13, 2009
October 26, 2009
Virginia Issues Invasive Plant Quarantine in Four Localities
October 21, 2009
Disposal Program Eliminates 95,506 Pounds of Unwanted Pesticides from Virginia
October 20, 2009
Trapping Program Determines That Emerald Ash Borer Is Confined to Northern Virginia
October 19, 2009
Trade Mission to Cuba Builds On Past Success, Looks Forward To Increased Export Activity
October 15, 2009
Virginia Awards Specialty Crop Block Grants
October 13, 2009
Virginia’s Pumpkin Crop Looking Good This Year, Should Yield Nearly 70 Million Pounds of Pumpkins
October 9, 2009
Virginia Food and Beverage Expo To Showcase State’s Outstanding Cuisine At March 24, 2010 Event In Richmond, Virginia
October 7, 2009
Virginia Agricultural Producers Invited To Participate In FOODEX Japan 2010
October 6, 2009
Twenty Years Ago, the World Was A Different Place
September 28, 2009
Curves Health Spa Closes In Alexandria; Eligible Members Must File For Refunds by December 28, 2009
September 28, 2009
Virginia Pesticide Control Board to Meet
September 23, 2009
Third Horse in 2009 Tests Positive For West Nile Virus
September 22, 2009
State Warns Public About Charitable Solicitation By New Jubilee Educational & Family Life Center, Inc.
September 22, 2009
Another Horse Tests Positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis in Virginia
September 21, 2009
Dairy Farmers Urged To Register Now For Free Risk Management Workshops
September 21, 2009
State Announces October 23 Deadline for Farmland Preservation Matching Funds Application
September 14, 2009
Second Horse in 2009 Tests Positive For West Nile Virus
September 11, 2009
Peanut Food Safety Workshop September 29 – 30, 2009
September 8, 2009
Healthy Inspirations Closes in Forest, Virginia; Eligible Members Must File For Refunds by December 10, 2009
September 3, 2009
Statement from Dr. Richard Wilkes, State Veterinarian, Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
September 3, 2009
First Horse in 2009 Tests Positive For West Nile Virus
August 31, 2009
Virginia Agricultural Producers Invited To Participate In Spanish Trade Mission
August 28, 2009
State Agriculture Commissioner Announces Availability of Value Added Producer Grants
August 27, 2009
Additional Cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis in Virginia Bring Total to Eight Horses and an Emu, and Suspect Cases in a Goat and Alpaca
August 26, 2009
State Launches Interactive Virginia Grown Web Site
~ A fast, user-friendly route to locally-grown and produced items ~
August 21, 2009
Celebrate Virginia’s Finest’s 20th Anniversary in September
August 19, 2009
Hurricane Preparedness Advice for Citizens, Farmers, Pet Owners, Pesticide Applicators and Others
August 12, 2009
Additional Cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis in Virginia Animals
August 12, 2009
Virginia’s Agricultural Exports Remain a Bright Spot in the Midst of a National Recession
August 10, 2009
Virginia’s Farmers Markets Rank Among The Favorites In The Nation
August 10, 2009
2009 GoGreen Garden Festival Features Plants, Music, Crafts, Childrens’ Activities and Gardening Education September 12
August 10, 2009
Additional Cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis in Virginia Animals
~ Second horse and a goat test positive ~
August 4, 2009
Board Of Agriculture and Consumer Services Issues Permanent Fire Ant Quarantine
August 4, 2009
Curves of Shirlington Health Spa Closes; Eligible Members Must File For Refunds By November 6, 2009
July 29, 2009
National Ag Statistics Service Soliciting Input To Help Improve the 2012 Census of Agriculture
July 23, 2009
Small Agribusiness Exporters May Apply For Map Branded Funds Starting August 1, 2009
July 22, 2009
Grants Available To Aquaculture Producers; Application Deadline Is August 21, 2009
July 21, 2009
Board of Agriculture and Consumer Services to Meet
July 20, 2009
Celebrate Virginia Farmers Market Week August 2 – 8, 2009
July 16, 2009
Dates and Collection Sites Announced For 2009 Pesticide Disposal Program
July 14, 2009
Opportunity for Virginia Agricultural Producers to Introduce Their Products to the Growing Indian Market
July 13, 2009
First 2009 Case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis in a Horse Confirmed in Virginia
July 9, 2009
State Veterinarian Issues Interstate/International Quarantine Order Regarding Vesicular Stomatitis
July 8, 2009
State Receives More Than 500 Complaints about High Levels of Ethanol in Gasoline in Tidewater Area
July 1, 2009
Department Selects Program Manager for Office of Veterinary Services
June 25, 2009
Virginia Pesticide Control Board to Meet
June 24, 2009
Virginia Issues Fire Ant Quarantine in 11 Localities
June 22, 2009
Don’t Take the Bait When Scam Artists Are Phishing for Your Personal Information
June 16, 2009
Competition Invites Original Recipes Featuring Local Virginia Grown Ingredients
June 9, 2009
See the Sights as
a Virginia Agritourist This Summer
June 8, 2009
Don’t Fall For the Fake Check
Scam
June 5, 2009
Virginia Agricultural Producers
Invited to Participate in Japanese Food Service Trade Mission in Virginia
June 1, 2009
Celebrate Turkey Lovers’ Month throughout June
June 1, 2009
Beautiful Gardens® 2009
Plants of Distinction Announced
May 29, 2009
Hurricane Season Is Approaching. Is Your Pet Ready?
May 29, 2009
Fuel Up With Milk for June Dairy Month
May 26, 2009
State Warns Public about Charitable Solicitation By Emmanuel Outreach Temple
May 21, 2009
Virginia Agricultural Producers Invited To Participate In Malaysian Food And Hotel Show August 11 – 14, 2009
May 21, 2009
Virginia Agricultural Producers Invited To Participate In South Korean Reverse Trade Mission
May 13, 2009
VDACS Encourages Producer Groups to Apply For Specialty Crop Competitive Grants
May 13, 2009
State Warns Public about Charitable Solicitation By Journey For The Cure Foundation
May 13, 2009
The Final Line of Defense in Food Safety
May 12, 2009
Board of Agriculture and Consumer Services to Meet
May 7, 2009
State Allocates Virginia Agriculture License Plate Funds for Farm Transition Workshops
May 1, 2009
Local Farms and Markets Opening In May To Sell Virginia Grown Produce and More
April 23, 2009
New Virginia Grown Guide Lists 220 Venues for Pick-Your-Own, Select-Your-Own Farm Products
April 21, 2009
Farmers Now Can Address Canada Goose Damage Through New Permit
April 21, 2009
VDACS Kicks Off 20th Anniversary
Celebration Of Virginia’s Finest Trademark Program
April 20, 2009
Horse Owners Urged To Vaccinate Now
For West Nile Virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis
April 20, 2009
First Wide-Scale Survey of Organic Producers
April 16, 2009
Virginia Food Festivals Offer Flavors to Please Every Palate
April 14, 2009
VDACS Awards Seven Specialty Crop Block Grants
April 13, 2009
Trapping Program Helps Track Movement of the Destructive Emerald Ash Borer in Virginia
April 6, 2009
Virginia Pesticide Control Board to Meet
April 2, 2009
Peanut Butter Drive Provides Thousands of Pounds for State Food Banks
April 1, 2009
Expert Advises Specialty Food Execs to Pursue Growth During Economic Turmoil
March 31, 2009
Protecting Virginia’s Food Supply and Agriculture Infrastructure
March 27, 2009
Governor Kaine Designates March 2006 Virginia Peanut Month
March 24, 2009
Helena Chemical Company Opens New Facility in Virginia
March 18, 2009
Virginia Agricultural Exports Increase 27 Percent For 2008
March 12, 2009
Goochland County Public Schools, University Of Richmond Feature Local Foods during Virginia Agriculture Week
March 12, 2009
Board of Agriculture and Consumer Services to Meet
March 10, 2009
Get the Latest Market Prices Free By E-Mail or Fax
March 9, 2009
Celebrate Virginia Agriculture Week March 15 – 21, 2009
March 6, 2009
Celebrate Peanut Month in March; Buy Virginia Peanuts and Support the Virginia Peanut Industry
February 26, 2009
The Safety of Virginia’s Food Supply
February 26, 2009
Calculate the Benefits During Weights and Measures Week, March 1-7
February 24, 2009
Virginia Agricultural
Producers Invited to Participate in International Trade Mission to the Czech
Republic
February 20, 2009
Get the Facts During National
Consumer Protection Week, March 1 – 7, 2009
February 18, 2009
Coming Soon To a Porch Near You: Knuckle Head, Gargoyle And Their Friends Lunch Lady And Magic Wand
February 11, 2009
Farm to Table Program Brings Virginia Chefs and Farmers Together
February 11, 2009
Virginia Shelled and In-Shell Peanuts Safe to Eat
February 10, 2009
Governor Kaine Announces Federal Disaster Designations
– Craig, King and Queen, and Russell counties receive designation –
February 6, 2009
Delight Your Valentine with Virginia’s Finest
February 5, 2009
Check the Source before Buying Firewood to Avoid the Spread of Pests
February 5, 2009
State Provides Limited Exemptions for Hay and Feed Haulers Due To Drought Conditions
February 4, 2009
Census of Agriculture Shows Growing Diversity in U.S. Farming
February 4, 2009
Rabies Workshops Scheduled In Charlottesville, Manassas Park and Newport News
February 2, 2009
Beautiful Gardens™ Plant Introduction Program
January 30, 2009
A To Do List For February
January 29, 2009
Canine Care Workshops Scheduled For Lynchburg and Wytheville
January 29, 2009
Annual Cotton Economics Meeting February 19 in Franklin
January 28, 2009
VDACS Updates Food Festival List For 2009
January 28, 2009
Now Is the Time to Sign Up For Community Supported Agriculture
January 28, 2009
Lady of America Health Spa Closes In Sterling; Eligible Members Must File For Refunds by May 1, 2009
January 22, 2009
Barefoot, Cohen Join Virginia’s Specialty Food Advisory Committee; Stephens Named New Committee Chair
January 20, 2009
Virginia Specialty Food Educational Conference to Offer Strategies for Succeeding In a Tough Economy
January 15, 2009
Reimbursement Funds Available Now For Organic Certification
January 12, 2009
Governor Kaine Announces Federal Disaster Designations
~ Eight Virginia Counties Receive Designation ~
January 7, 2009
Virginia Pumpkin Growers Announce Annual Meeting
January 7, 2009
Trinity Fitness Center and Spa Closes In Dulles; Eligible Members Must File For Refunds by April 10, 2009
January 7, 2009
Virginia Pesticide Control Board to Meet