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
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Contact: James Atwell
Phone: 276.228.5501
Email: James.Atwell@vdacs.virginia.gov
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Cattle Assessment Form
Virginia Cattle Assessment Refund Form
Contact: Matthew Sponaugle
Phone: 540.383.7983
Email: matthew.sponaugle@vdacs.virginia.gov
Virginia Corn Board
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Contact: Laura Maxey Nay
Phone: 804.371.6157
Email: laura.maxeynay@vdacs.virginia.gov
Cotton Board
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Contact: Jennifer Atkins
Phone: 804.839.9003
Email: Jennifer.Atkins@vdacs.virginia.gov
Virginia Egg Board
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Contact: Kirby Moir
Phone: 757.309.6217
Email: kmoir@virginiaeggcouncil.org
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Upcoming Horse Industry Board Meeting Notice
Date: March 25, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: 321 Walker Dr. #301 Warrenton, VA 20186
The Board will hear the reading and is expected to approve the minutes of the previous board meeting. The Board’s financial statement will be reviewed, and the budget discussed. Board members will hear reports on finance, general administration and upcoming promotional activities.
Contact: Garret Petro
Phone: 804.225.3663
Email: garrett.petro@vdacs.virginia.gov
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Contact: Mike Hutt
Phone: 757.874.3474
Email: Mike.Hutt@vdacs.virginia.gov
Virginia Peanut Board
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Upcoming Virginia Peanut Board Meeting Notice
Date: March 25, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location: 6321 Holland Road, Suffolk, VA 23437
The Virginia Peanut Board will hear research proposals for 2025 research funds and review the mid-year budget. The Board will entertain public comment at the conclusion of all other business for a period not to exceed 30 minutes.
Contact: Caitlin Joyner
Phone: 757.569.0249
Email: Caitlin.joyner@aboutpeanuts.com
Virginia Pork Industry Board
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Contact: Melissa Ball
Phone: 804.786.5448
Email: melissa.ball@vdacs.virginia.gov
Virginia Potato Board
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Potato Tax Form
Contact: Ursula Deitch
Phone: 757.787.5876
Email: Ursula.Deitch@vdacs.virginia.gov
Virginia Sheep Industry Board
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Contact: Matthew Sponaugle
Phone: 540.383.7983
Email: matthew.sponaugle@vdacs.virginia.gov
Virginia Small Grains Board
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Contact: Laura Maxey Nay
Phone: 804.371.6157
Email: laura.maxeynay@vdacs.virginia.gov
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Upcoming Spirits Board Meeting Notice
Date: April 7, 2025
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Location: 3301 W. Moore St Richmond, VA 23230
The Board will approve minutes from the last meeting, receive updates from the Virginia Spirits Board Marketing Office, and review and consider research & education grant proposals.
Contact: Jennifer Atkins
Phone: 804.839.9003
Email: Jennifer.Atkins@vdacs.virginia.gov
Virginia Soybean Board
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Contact: Laura Maxey Nay
Phone: 804.371.6157
Email: laura.maxeynay@vdacs.virginia.gov
Virginia Tobacco Board
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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
Phone: 804.839.9003
Email: Jennifer.Atkins@vdacs.virginia.gov
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Upcoming Wine Board Meeting Notice
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.
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.