VTDairy - Home of the Dairy Extension Program at Virginia Tech
Upcoming Events
May 12-13, 2026
VFGC Basic Grazing School, Madison
June Dairy Month & Poster Contest
June 8-11, 2026
Virginia FFA Convention (Youth)
June 12, 2026
Virginia Dairy Expo
June 13, 2026
Farming in the city event
June 15, 2026
Application deadline for Alliance to Advance Climate Smart Agriculture
- Virginia General Program
- Pasture Renovation Subpilot Project
June 17, 2026
Dairy night at Harrisonburg Turks game
June 26, 2026
Dairy night at Clove Hill game
July 22, 2026
Southeast Dairy Business Innovation Initiative Grants Opening:
- Dairy Business Planning Grant
- Specialty Processing Equipment Grant
July 30, 2026
4-H Dairy Judging Contest (Youth)
August 1, 2026
Virginia Summer Showdown
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 January 2026 Mailbox Price: $19.97
last month → VA December 2025 Mailbox Price: $21.49
1 year ago → VA January 2025 Mailbox Price: $24.31
Go to the January 2026 Mailbox Milk Price Report
VA Grade A Dairy Herds as of October 2025:
Cow: 328 | Goat: 3 | Sheep: 0
VA Manufacture Grade Herds as of October 2025:
Cow: 14 | 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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