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
Annual Report
Contact: James Atwell
Phone: 276.228.5501
Email: James.Atwell@vdacs.virginia.gov
Annual Report
Cattle Assessment Form
Virginia Cattle Assessment Refund Form
Contact: Matthew Sponaugle
Phone: 540.383.7983
Email: matthew.sponaugle@vdacs.virginia.gov
Virginia Corn Board
Annual Report
Contact: Laura Maxey Nay
Phone: 804.371.6157
Email: laura.maxeynay@vdacs.virginia.gov
Cotton Board
Annual Report
Upcoming Cotton Board Meeting Notice
Date: February 26, 2025
Time: 9:30 a.m. Est.
Location: 6321 Holland Road Suffolk, VA 23437
The Virginia Cotton Board’s agenda will include the following: discussion and approval of contractual arrangements with national and regional organizations, FY24-25 program and project reports, and FY25-26 potential projects for funding. Additionally, prior meeting minutes and financial reports will be heard and approved.
Contact: Jennifer Atkins
Phone: 804.839.9003
Email: Jennifer.Atkins@vdacs.virginia.gov
Virginia Egg Board
Annual Report
Contact: Kirby Moir
Phone: 757.309.6217
Email: kmoir@virginiaeggcouncil.org
Annual Report
Contact: Garret Petro
Phone: 804.225.3663
Email: garrett.petro@vdacs.virginia.gov
Annual Report
Contact: Mike Hutt
Phone: 757.874.3474
Email: Mike.Hutt@vdacs.virginia.gov
Virginia Peanut Board
Annual Report
Contact: Caitlin Joyner
Phone: 757.569.0249
Email: Caitlin.joyner@aboutpeanuts.com
Virginia Pork Industry Board
Annual Report
Contact: Melissa Ball
Phone: 804.786.5448
Email: melissa.ball@vdacs.virginia.gov
Virginia Potato Board
Annual Report
Potato Tax Form
Upcoming Potato Board Meeting Notice
Date: February 11, 2025
Time: 8:30 a.m. Est.
Location: 33446 Research Dr Painter, VA 23320
The Board will meet to review results from funded potato research that occurred during the 2024 potato growing season and discuss projects submitted for the upcoming growing season. The Board is also expected to review and approve the minutes from the previous meetings as well as discuss any other business brought before the Board.
Contact: Ursula Deitch
Phone: 757.787.5876
Email: Ursula.Deitch@vdacs.virginia.gov
Virginia Sheep Industry Board
Annual Report
Contact: Matthew Sponaugle
Phone: 540.383.7983
Email: matthew.sponaugle@vdacs.virginia.gov
Virginia Small Grains Board
Annual Report
Contact: Laura Maxey Nay
Phone: 804.371.6157
Email: laura.maxeynay@vdacs.virginia.gov
Annual Report
Contact: Jennifer Atkins
Phone: 804.839.9003
Email: Jennifer.Atkins@vdacs.virginia.gov
Virginia Soybean Board
Annual Report
Contact: Laura Maxey Nay
Phone: 804.371.6157
Email: 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)
Upcoming Virginia Tobacco Board Meeting Notice
Date: February 11, 2025
Time: 9:30 a.m. Est.
Location: 2407 Cox Road Blackstone, VA 23824
The Board will meet to approve the minutes of the February 13, 2024, meeting. In addition, the Board will review their financial statement, hear reports from Tobacco Associates, Agriculture In The Classroom, the Virginia State Fair and the Southern Piedmont AREC. Lastly, the board will consider projects for funding for the upcoming fiscal year.
Contact: Jennifer Atkins
Phone: 804.839.9003
Email: Jennifer.Atkins@vdacs.virginia.gov
Annual Report
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.