Virginia

The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) supports the state's varied agricultural community by assisting producers and processors locate the best markets for their products, both domestically and abroad. 

VDACS’ Division of Marketing and Development serves producers, commodity boards and associations, retailers and buyers by providing marketing assistance. Field offices are located throughout the state, as well as overseas.

Resources

• Agriculture & Forestry Development
  Promoting economic development within Virginia‘s agriculture sector.
• Farm-to-School Program
  Increases the volume of locally grown foods served in school cafeterias and dining halls.
• International Marketing
  Connects Virginia agricultural producers with profitable international export opportunities.
• Sales & Market Development
  Assists Virginia's producers and processors market their products throughout the United States and Eastern Canada.
• Virginia Grown
  Guide to pick-your-own and fresh-picked Virginia produce, agriculture products and farmers markets.
• Virginia's Finest
  Identifies, differentiates and promotes Virginia’s top-quality specialty food and beverage products.
• Virginia Food & Beverage Expo
  Connects industry buyers with Virginia specialty food and beverage products. 

Virginia Department of Agriculture

102 Governor Street
Richmond, VA 23219

P.O. Box 1163
Richmond, VA 23218-1163

Joseph Guthrie, Commissioner and SUSTA Board Secretary/Treasurer
(804) 786-3501

Charles Green, Deputy Commissioner
(804) 786-3501
Fax (804) 225-4434
Email

Robert Davenport, Director of Marketing
(804) 786-5447
Fax (804) 225-4434
Email

Jesse Phillips, Managing Director, International Marketing
(804) 225-4572
Email

Pauline Laquindanum, Marketing Administrator
(804) 786-3953
Email

Virginia Marine Products Board

554 Denbigh Blvd., Suite B
Newport News, VA 23608
Website

Mike Hutt, Executive Director
(757) 874-3474
Fax (757) 886-0671
Email

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