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EAT LOCAL RECIPE CONTEST | The red imported fire ant has continued to spread and currently infests Alabama, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and Puerto Rico. Click here for more information. | The Virginia’s Finest™ trademark program is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Launched by VDACS in 1989, the program identifies and promotes top quality Virginia-produced and processed agricultural products and now includes more than 1,000 participants. Click here for more information. |
HOTLINE: 1.800.552.9963 or within the Richmond, VA area 804.786.2042 Monday through Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
Our Mission and Values
Mission Statement
We promote the economic growth and development of Virginia agriculture, provide consumer protection and encourage environmental stewardship.
As part of its commitment to transparency in government, details on these plans and measures are available online through Virginia Performs. The VDACS' Agency Strategic Plan and Service Area Plans are also available on our Web site.
Important Links
- Comparative Tables of Title 3.1 and Title 3.2
- Complete Listing of VDACS Forms
- Directory of Virginia Agriculture and Consumer Organizations
- Employment Opportunities
- Farm to School Program
- The Virginia Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA Policy)
- Office of Farmland Preservation
- Pesticide Civil Penalty Search
- Public Meeting Notices and Minutes
- Virginia Farm Link Program