VTDairy - Home of the Dairy Extension Program at Virginia Tech
Upcoming Events
Farm Advisory Teams
Contact cmartel@vt.edu or jdaubert@vt.edu to develop a farm advisory team.
Virginia State Fair
Jr Dairyman’s Contest - September 22, 2023
Dairy Show - September 23, 2023
October 3-4, 2023
2023 Stockmanship/Grazing Infrastructure Training, Weyers Cave
October 16, 2023, 3:00 PM/EST
Southeast Dairy Business Innovation Initiative Grant Application Deadline
Dairy Business Planning Grant
Specialty Equipment Processing Grant
October 24, 2023
Dairy Calf Workshop, Rockingham County
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 2023 Mailbox Price: $21.22
last month → VA Apr 2023 Mailbox Price: $21.18
1 year ago → VA May 2022 Mailbox Price: $26.97
more mailbox prices...
VA Grade A Dairy Herds as of July 2023:
Cow: 368 | Goat: 1
VA Manufactured Grade Herds as of July 2023:
Cow: 2 | Goat: 13
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!
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