VTDairy - Home of the Dairy Extension Program at Virginia Tech
Upcoming Events
September 22 – 26, 2025
National Farm Safety Week
September 24, 2025
Southeast Dairy Business Innovation Initiative grants closing at 5:00 p.m. ↓
- Dairy Business Planning Grant
- Specialty Processing Equipment Grant
September 26, 2025
VA State Fair Jr. Dairyman’s Contest
Doswell, VA
September 26 – Oct 5, 2025
Virginia State Fair
Doswell, VA
September 27, 2025
VA State Fair Dairy Show
September 29 – October 3, 2025
World Dairy Expo
Madison, WI
*CANCELLED* October 13, 2025
Hokie Cow Classic
Blacksburg, VA
October 17, 2025
Adding Value in Beef and Dairy Operations
Farm Credit of the Virginias - Harrisonburg Branch
October 25, 2025
Farm to Table Harvest Celebration
November 7-8, 2025
Cattle WISE & Equipment WISE
Abingdon, VA
November 8, 2025
National 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl
November 10, 2025
Hoof Trimming Workshop – Hillview Farm, Bridgewater, VA
November 12, 2025
Hoof Trimming Workshop – Golden View Dairy, Glade Hill, VA
Early December TBD, 2025
Current updates on HPAI on dairy farms and worker safety
2026 Winter Meeting Series Dates TBD
John Currin, DVM
Zoom Meetings
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 2025 Mailbox Price: $20.78
last month → VA Apr 2025 Mailbox Price: $21.97
1 year ago → VA May 2024 Mailbox Price: $22.12
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.
