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Upcoming Events
November 2026
Private pesticide training/recertification begins — check your local Extension office for dates and registration requirements
Augusta County: November 23, January 5, 2027- Franklin County: November 12
- Highland County: November 4
- Pittsylvania County: November 17
- Rockbridge County: December 8
- Rockingham County: November 18, December 3
- Smyth County: November 16 & 18
November 5-19, 2026
North American International Livestock Expo
December 14 & 15, 2026
Ag Marketing and Economics Winter Conference w/Dr. Kohl: “Economic and Ag Mega Trends: 2026 and Beyond
- Dec. 14 (Monday): 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the Keystone Antique Truck & Tractor Museum
- Dec 15 (Tuesday): 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Blue Ridge Community College
February 2027
TBA Genetics meeting (Rockingham)
March 8-12, 2027
Mid-Atlantic Dairy Workshops Details TBA
March 28, 2027
Farm Safety Day, Harrisonburg
If you are a person with a disability and require any auxiliary aids, services or other accommodations for any Extension event, please discuss your accommodation needs with the Extension staff at your local Extension office at least 1 week prior to the event.
Current Dairy Industry Stats
Virginia July 2026 Mailbox Price: $24.48
last month → VA June 2026 Mailbox Price: $25.16
1 year ago → VA July 2025 Mailbox Price: $22.63
Go to the July 2026 Mailbox Milk Price Report (10-26-2026)
VA Grade A Dairy Herds as of May 2026:
Cow: 320 | Goat: 3 | Sheep: 0
VA Manufacture Grade Herds as of May 2026:
Cow: 15 | Goat: 7 | Sheep: 1
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Programs
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Dairy Financial ManagementHolistic management strategies to assist farmers in successfully managing their agricultural operations through periods of high risk, volatility, and financial stress.
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Forage Quality & ManagementEducational on-farm workshops and diverse extension fact-sheets along with educational videos.
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Mastitis and Milk QualityIncrease milk production, milk quality, and profitability with mastitis detection, control and prevention. Includes farm management improvements to prevent pathogen proliferation.
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ReplacementsGet your replacements off to a good start to maximize your herd's future!
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Guidance
Dairy Extension Contacts
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