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Virginia's Agricultural Commodity Boards

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.

Contact 
Melissa Ball
804.786.5448
melissa.ball@vdacs.virginia.gov


Virginia Apple Board
Annual Report
Contact: James Atwell, 276,228,5501, James.Atwell@vdacs.virginia.gov

Virginia Cattle Industry Board
Annual Report
Meeting Notice - July 16, 2024
Cattle Assessment Form
Virginia Cattle Assessment Refund Form
Contact: Matthew Sponaugle 540.383.7983  matthew.sponaugle@vdacs.virginia.gov

Virginia Corn Board
Annual Report
Contact: Laura Maxey Nay, 804.371.6157, laura.maxeynay@vdacs.virginia.gov

Virginia Cotton Board
Annual Report
Contact: Jennifer Atkins, 804.839.9003, Jennifer.Atkins@vdacs.virginia.gov

Virginia Egg Board
Annual Report
Contact: Kirby Moir, 703.309.6217, kmoir@virginiaeggcouncil.org

Virginia Horse Industry Board
Annual Report
Notice of meeting - July 15, 2024
Notice of meeting - July 16, 2024
Contact: Garret Petro, 804.225.3663, garrett.petro@vdacs.virginia.gov

Virginia Marine Products Board
Annual Report
Notice of meeting - August 15, 2024
Contact: Mike Hutt, 757.874.3474, Mike.Hutt@vdacs.virginia.gov

Virginia Peanut Board
Annual Report
Contact: Caitlin Joyner, 757.569.0249, Caitlin.joyner@aboutpeanuts.com

Virginia Pork Industry Board
Annual Report
Contact: Melissa Ball, 804.786.5448, melissa.ball@vdacs.virginia.gov

Virginia Potato Board
Annual Report
Potato Tax Form
Contact: Ursula Deitch, 757.787.5876, Ursula.Deitch@vdacs.virginia.gov

Virginia Sheep Industry Board
Annual Report
Contact: Matthew Sponaugle, 540.383.7983, matthew.sponaugle@vdacs.virginia.gov

Virginia Small Grains Board
Annual Report
Meeting Notice for July 18, 2024
Contact: Laura Maxey Nay, 804.371.6157, laura.maxeynay@vdacs.virginia.gov

Contact: Jennifer Atkins, 804.839.9003, Jennifer.Atkins@vdacs.virginia.gov

Virginia Soybean Board
Annual Report
Meeting Notice for August 13, 2024
Contact: Laura Maxey Nay, 804.371.6157, laura.maxeynay@vdacs.virginia.gov

Virginia Tobacco Board
Annual Report
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, 804.839.9003, Jennifer.Atkins@vdacs.virginia.gov

Virginia Wine Board
Annual Report
Notice of meeting - July 2024
Contact: Lindsey Anderson, 804.314.8444, 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.

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