VTDairy - Home of the Dairy Extension Program at Virginia Tech
Upcoming Events
July 26, 2025
Dairy fitting and showing workshop
Rockingham County Fairgrounds
July 31, 2025
Dairy Youth Field Day
August 2, 2025
VA State Dairy Shows
August 7, 2025
Virginia Ag Expo
August 12, 2025
Rockingham County Fair Dairy Show
September 14-17, 2025
All-American Dairy Show
September 26, 2025
VA State Fair Jr. Dairyman’s Contest
September 27, 2025
VA State Fair Dairy Show
October 13, 2025 (Monday)
Hokie Cow Classic – Save the Date
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 March 2025 Mailbox Price: $23.01
last month → VA Feb 2025 Mailbox Price: $24.24
1 year ago → VA Mar 2024 Mailbox Price: $22.22
more mailbox prices...
VA Grade A Dairy Herds as of Jan 2025:
Cow: 338 | Goat: 1
VA Manufactured Grade Herds as of Jan 2025:
Cow: 11 | Goat: 8 | 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!
Hurricane Helene Resources
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Guidance
Dairy Extension Contacts
New
Two grants open now for dairy businesses:
Southeast Dairy Business Innovation Initiative :
• Dairy Business Planning Grant
• Specialty Processing Equipment Grant
Applications close 5:00 p.m. September 24, 2025.
