2008 PRESS RELEASES

December 2, 2008
Be Prepared For The Conversion To Digital TV On February 17, 2009

December 1, 2008
Join the Celebration of December, Virginia Christmas Tree Month

November 25, 2008
Board of Agriculture and Consumer Services to Meet

November 25, 2008
Have a Merry Virginia Grown Christmas and a Happy New Year

November 25, 2008
Deck the Halls of the Executive Mansion

November 19, 2008
Devils Backbone Brewing Company Opens As Part of Green Community in Nelson County

November 19, 2008
Virginia’s Finest Trademark Program Expands, Adding More Choices For Holiday Gift-Giving And Entertaining

November 14, 2008
Getting Back To Cooking At Home? Don’t Forget Food Safety

November 14, 2008
2009 Virginia Grown Guide Sets December 15 Deadline To Submit Listings

November 13, 2008
Estimates Put 2008 Virginia Peanut Acreage 9.5% Over Last Year

November 13, 2008
Trade with Cuba Worth More Than $32 Million To Virginia Farmers

November 12, 2008
Value-Added Producer Grant and Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements Program Workshops

November 6, 2008
New Virginia Christmas Tree Guide Available Now

November 6, 2008
Buy Local This Thanksgiving

November 5, 2008
Joe’s Trees and Mountain View Farm Repeat as VCTGA Christmas Tree and Wreath Winners

November 5, 2008
Individuals and Teams Recognized For Outstanding Participation in Pesticide Safety Education Programs

November 5, 2008
Rockingham County Officials Recognized

November 5, 2008
Henry County Extension Agent Recognized

November 4, 2008
Have a Happy Virginia Grown Thanksgiving

October 20, 2008
Kaine Announces Federal Disaster Designations for Eleven Virginia Counties
~ Adjacent counties also may be eligible for assistance ~

October 20, 2008
Get What You Paid For: Make Sure Your Firewood Measures Up

October 17, 2008
October 24 Is the Deadline for Producer Groups to Apply For Specialty Crop Competitive Grants

October 16, 2008
VDACS Confirms Its Commitment to Protect Consumers

October 14, 2008
For fall 2008, Pumpkins Go Green, Go Glam, Go Wild

October 7, 2008
Salute Colorful Virginia Grown Pumpkins during October

October 6, 2008
Celebrate October Virginia Apple Month

October 6, 2008
Virginia Pesticide Control Board to Meet

September 29, 2008
First Case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis Confirmed In Virginia

September 29, 2008
Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Invites Agricultural Producers to Participate In Gulfood 2009 in Dubai

September 24, 2008
Governor Kaine Announces Findings of Economic Impact Study On the Industry of Agriculture/Forestry

September 17, 2008
Governor Kaine Announces Actions to Address Gas Supplies, Price Gouging Complaints

September 15, 2008
Ninth-Grader Wins Eat Local for a Day Contest

September 15, 2008
Ag Container Recycling Council Celebrates Milestone at Virginia Site

September 11, 2008
Curves Closes In Centreville; Eligible Members Must File For Refunds by December 12, 2008

September 11, 2008
VDACS Encourages Producer Groups to Apply For Specialty Crop Competitive Grants

September 5, 2008
State Announces October 17 Deadline for Farmland Preservation Matching Funds Application

September 4, 2008
Farmers Need To Prepare Now For Hurricanes

August 28, 2008
Board Of Agriculture and Consumer Services Issues Permanent Emerald Ash Borer Quarantine and Expands Gypsy Moth Quarantine

August 21, 2008
Governor Proclaims September Virginia Food Safety Month

August 8, 2008
Dates and Collection Sites Announced For 2008 Pesticide Disposal Program

August 7, 2008
Board of Agriculture and Consumer Services to Meet In Suffolk

August 6, 2008
Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Invites Agricultural Producers to Participate In International Trade Shows

July 30, 2008
Governor’s Chef Issues Challenge: Eat Local For A Day

July 30, 2008
Map Branded Marketing Program Offers Support for Small Agribusiness Exporters

July 28, 2008
Virginia Assists Afghanistan with Regulation of Weights and Measures 

July 28, 2008
A Challenge to Eat Local for Virginia Farmers Market Week

July 24, 2008
Governor Kaine Proclaims August 3 – 9, 2008 Virginia Farmers Market Week

July 22, 2008
It’s Sweet Eating with Virginia Grown Peaches

July 22, 2008
Commissioner of Agriculture Expands Quarantine Areas in Northern Virginia Because Of Emerald Ash Borer

July 21, 2008
Department Of Agriculture Issues Challenge: Eat Local for a Day

July 18, 2008
VDACS Invites Agricultural Producers to Send Product to the Gulf Countries Chef Competition

July 16, 2008
Virginia Quarantines Movement of Ash Trees and Products from Fairfax County

July 11, 2008
Emerald Ash Borer Infestations Found In Fairfax County, Virginia

July 11, 2008
Food Safety – A Top Priority

July 10, 2008
Governor Kaine Celebrates First Farm Protected By State Funds for Purchase of Development Rights

July 9, 2008
Turkish Market Bullish About Virginia Cattle

July 1, 2008
VDACS’ Efforts Support Beekeepers and Honey Bees in Virginia

July 1, 2008
New Law Allows Virginians to Freeze Their Credit Reports

June 26, 2008
Virginia Pesticide Control Board to Meet

June 24, 2008
Front Royal Fitness Center Closes; Eligible Members Must File For Refunds by September 26, 2008

June 23, 2008
Safe, Fresh Virginia Tomatoes Available Now

June 18, 2008
Virginia Farmers and School Food Service Directors Invited To Participate In Farm-To-School Program

June 11, 2008
Virginia Tomatoes Are Safe to Eat

June 05, 2008
VDACS Awards Nine Specialty Crop Block Grants

June 5, 2008
Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Invites Agricultural Producers to Participate In China Trade Show

June 5, 2008
Protecting Consumers – A Vital Part of the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

May 30, 2008
State Grants Exemption for Some Older Gasoline Pumps To Use Half-Pricing

May 28, 2008
Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Invites Agricultural Producers to Participate In International Trade Shows

May 27, 2008
Best New Products Named At Virginia Food and Beverage Expo

May 13, 2008
Liza Fleeson Named Program Manager for VDACS Office of Pesticide Services

May 9, 2008
Board of Agriculture and Consumer Services to Meet

May 9, 2008
Virginia Maintains Pseudorabies Free Status

May 5, 2008
Marketing Virginia Agriculture:  Bringing Buyers and Sellers Together

May 1, 2008
Don’t Let Disaster Strike Twice – Watch Out For Scams

April 24, 2008
Virginia Century Farm Total Tops 1,000

April 24, 2008
Commonwealth Of Virginia Showcases Its Organic Agriculture

April 18, 2008
Virginia Launches Winery Distribution Company

April 16, 2008
Piney River Organics Cuts Ribbon at Organic Egg-Laying Operation in Nelson County, Virginia

April 15, 2008
State Extends Deadline for Limited Exemptions for Hay and Feed Haulers Due To Drought Conditions

April 15, 2008
Specialty Foods Education Conference Scheduled For May 12 – 13, 2008

April 14, 2008
Virginia Pesticide Control Board to Meet

March 19, 2008
Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Invites Agricultural Producers to Participate In International Trade Show

March 17, 2008
Board of Agriculture and Consumer Services to Meet

March 14, 2008
New Virginia Grown Guide Lists 170 Venues for Pick-Your-Own, Select-Your-Own Farm Products

March 12, 2008
State Warns Public about Charitable Solicitation by Heaven Sent Foundation, Inc.

March 7, 2008
Virginia Food and Beverage Expo Returns May 14, 2008

March 7, 2008
Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Receives Award from the National Resource Conservation and Development Council

March 7, 2008
Virginia’s Number One Industry is Strong and Healthy

March 6, 2008
You Don’t Have To Live On a Farm to Celebrate Virginia Agriculture Week, March 16 – 22, 2008

March 5, 2008
Governor Proclaims March 16 – 22 Virginia Agriculture Week

March 3, 2008
Virginia Companies Invited To Exhibit at Virginia Food and Beverage Expo

March 3, 2008
Virginia Food and Beverage Expo to Showcase State’s Outstanding Cuisine at May 14, 2008 Event in Richmond, VA

February 28, 2008
Virginia Food Festivals Offer One-Stop Shopping For Local Food and Fun

February 26, 2008
Governor Kaine Announces $4.25 Million in Farmland Preservation Grants

February 8, 2008
$18.4 Million in Competitive Grant Funds Available For Valued-Added Agricultural Activities

February 5, 2008
Cotton Growers Schedule February 20 Meeting