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VTDairy - Home of the Dairy Extension Program at Virginia Tech

Enhancing knowledge, safety, and profitability

VTDairy Tools and Resources

VCE Dairy Publications

Livestock Emergency Preparedness

Suggestions?

Dairy Complex at Kentland Farm

Upcoming Events

September 12-16, 2026
All American Dairy Show

September 23, 2026
Southeast Dairy Business Innovation Initiative Grants Closing:
Dairy Business Planning Grant | Specialty Processing Equipment Grant

September 24 - October 4, 2026
Virginia State Fair

September 25, 2026
State Fair Junior Dairymen's Contest (Youth)

September 25, 2026
Temple Grandin at Virginia Tech (In-person talks; Livestream option available)
Tickets: https://go.vt.edu/usasF
• 1:00 PM – Humane Livestock Handling
• 5:00 PM – Great Minds Are Not All the Same

September 29-October 2, 2026
World Dairy Expo

November 5-19, 2026
North American International Livestock Expo

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 May 2026 Mailbox Price: $23.20
last month → VA April 2026 Mailbox Price: $22.20
1 year ago → VA May 2025 Mailbox Price: $20.78
Go to the May 2026 Mailbox Milk Price Report (8-27-2026)

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

Distribution by County and Percentage

Click map to open PDF.

Programs

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Dairy Financial Management
Holistic 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 & Management
Educational on-farm workshops and diverse extension fact-sheets along with educational videos.
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Mastitis and Milk Quality
Increase milk production, milk quality, and profitability with mastitis detection, control and prevention. Includes farm management improvements to prevent pathogen proliferation.
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Replacements
Get your replacements off to a good start to maximize your herd's future!