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.
Safe Farm Stewardship (ongoing program)
Contact Cynthia Martel (cmartel@vt.edu or 540-483-5161)
January 28/29/30/31, 2025 (locations vary)
VFGC Winter Forage Conference
Meetings in Wytheville, Blackstone, Warrenton, and Weyers Cave
February 1, 2025
Hokie Dairy Day
March 5, 2025
Southeast Dairy Business Innovation Initiave Grant Applications due
March 29, 2025
Youth Farm Safety Day
May 13-14, 2025
VFGC Basic Grazing School
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 September 2024 Mailbox Price: $25.08
last month → VA Aug 2024 Mailbox Price: $24.31
1 year ago → VA Sept 2023 Mailbox Price: $21.55
more mailbox prices...
VA Grade A Dairy Herds as of July 2024:
Cow: 343 | Goat: 1
VA Manufactured Grade Herds as of July 2024:
Cow: 12 | Goat: 9 | Sheep: 1
Grant Opportunity
Southeast Dairy Business Innovation Initiative
1) Farm Infrastructure Improvement Grant
Virginia dairy producers are encouraged view the information session, choose between grants, and apply.
Application portal closes March 5, 2025.
Grant Opportunity
Southeast Dairy Business Innovation Initiative
2) Precision Technology and Management Grant
Virginia dairy producers are encouraged view the information session, choose between grants, and apply.
Application portal closes March 5, 2025.
Hurricane Helene Resources
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Guidance
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!
Dairy Extension Contacts
New
Two SDBII Producer Grants Open
Deadline: March 5, 2025
