VTDairy - Home of the Dairy Extension Program at Virginia Tech
Upcoming Events
September 6, 2025
Rocktown Down and Dirty
Harrisonburg, VA
September 13 – 17, 2025
All-American Dairy Show
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
October 13, 2025 (Monday)
Hokie Cow Classic – Save the Date
Blacksburg, VA
October 17, 2025
Adding Value in Beef and Dairy Operations
Farm Credit of the Virginias - Harrisonburg Branch
November 7-8, 2025
Cattle WISE & Equipment WISE
Abingdon, VA
November 8, 2025
National 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl
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.
