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.
All public meetings of Virginia government entities can be found on the Commonwealth Calendar.
Contact: Melissa Ball
Phone: 804.786.5448
Email: melissa.ball@vdacs.virginia.gov
Virginia Apple Board
Contact: James AtwellPhone: 276.228.5501
Email: James.Atwell@vdacs.virginia.gov
Virginia Cattle Industry Board
Annual Report
Cattle Assessment Form
Virginia Cattle Assessment Refund Form
Phone: 540.383.7983
Email: matthew.sponaugle@vdacs.virginia.gov
Virginia Corn Board
Contact: Laura Maxey NayPhone: 804.371.6157
Email: laura.maxeynay@vdacs.virginia.gov
Cotton Board
Annual Report Contact: Jennifer AtkinsPhone: 804.839.9003
Email: Jennifer.Atkins@vdacs.virginia.gov
Virginia Egg Board
Contact: Kirby MoirPhone: 757.309.6217
Email: kmoir@virginiaeggcouncil.org
Virginia Horse Industry Board
Contact: Garret Petro
Phone: 804.225.3663
Email: garrett.petro@vdacs.virginia.gov
Virginia Marine Products Board
Upcoming Marine Products Board Meeting Notice
Date: May 15, 2025
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Location: 1375 Greate Road Gloucester Point, VA 23062
The Virginia Marine Products Board (Board) will hear the reading and is expected to approve the minutes of the previous board meeting. The Board will review its financial statement and discuss its budget. Board members will hear reports on finance, trade shows, and other events in which the Board is involved.
Contact: Mike Hutt
Phone: 757.874.3474
Email: Mike.Hutt@vdacs.virginia.gov
Virginia Peanut Board
Contact: Caitlin Joyner
Phone: 757.569.0249
Email: Caitlin.joyner@aboutpeanuts.com
Virginia Pork Industry Board
Contact: Melissa Ball
Phone: 804.786.5448
Email: melissa.ball@vdacs.virginia.gov
Virginia Potato Board
Contact: Ursula Deitch
Phone: 757.787.5876
Email: Ursula.Deitch@vdacs.virginia.gov
Virginia Sheep Industry Board
Contact: Matthew Sponaugle
Phone: 540.383.7983
Email: matthew.sponaugle@vdacs.virginia.gov
Virginia Small Grains Board
Date: July 17, 2025Time: 8:30 a.m.
Location: 12580 West Creek Parkway, Richmond, VA 23238
The Board will discuss checkoff revenues resulting from sale of the 2024 Virginia small grains crop and approve the previous meeting minutes. As well, the Board will review submitted FY 2024-25 project reports and submitted FY 2025-26 project proposals. Following the review of the project proposals, the Board will make funding decisions for small grains industry projects that will be executed during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025.
Contact: Laura Maxey Nay
Phone: 804.371.6157
Email: laura.maxeynay@vdacs.virginia.gov
Virginia Spirits Board
Contact: Jennifer Atkins
Phone: 804.839.9003
Email: Jennifer.Atkins@vdacs.virginia.gov
Virginia Soybean Board
Contact: Laura Maxey Nay
Phone: 804.371.6157
Email: laura.maxeynay@vdacs.virginia.gov
Virginia Tobacco Board
Annual ReportFlue Cured Excise Tax Form (pdf)
Flue Cured Assessment Letter (pdf)
Dark Fired Excise Tax Form (pdf)
Dark Fired Assessment Letter (pdf)
Contact: Jennifer Atkins
Phone: 804.839.9003
Email: Jennifer.Atkins@vdacs.virginia.gov
Virginia Wine Board
Upcoming Virginia Wine Board Meeting Notice
Date: May 7, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: 16031 Hillsboro Road Purcelleville, VA 20132
The Board will hear updates from industry groups such as the Virginia Wineries Association, Virginia Vineyards Association, Wine Board Marketing Office, Virginia Cider Association, and Winemakers Research Exchange. The Board will discuss the budget for the upcoming year and the multiyear outlook. Tentative grant awards will be addressed and selections will be confirmed.
Contact: Lindsey Anderson
Phone: 804.314.8444
Email: 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.
