Virginia agriculture officials detect invasive box tree moth in Frederick County
The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) has detected the presence of the box tree moth, Cydalima perspectalis, in Frederick County.
Agriculture
Virginia’s wild ginseng harvest season opens with strict rules for protection
Ginseng harvest season in Virginia begins on September 1, and the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) is reminding harvesters to follow regulations that protect this threatened plant.
Virginia opens applications for annual beehive distribution program
The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) has opened the application period for its 2025 Beehive Distribution Program, running from August 26 through September 10, 2025.
Virginia renews black vulture depredation permit for livestock protection
The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) has renewed its Black Vulture depredation permit with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS).
Virginia announces virtual training for farm recovery block grant after Hurricane Helene
The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) has announced virtual public training sessions to help applicants with the new Virginia Farm Recovery Block Grant program.