Category: Virginia Industry

Specialty Crop Grant Applications Being Accepted

The application and guidelines for the 2022 round of Virginia’s portion of the USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program can be found on VDACS’ website:  https://www.vdacs.virginia.gov/sales-specialty-crop-competitive-grant-program.shtml The guidelines can be found here. Please note that the major difference between this year’s application and last is the section on Performance Measures / Outcomes.  About the Specialty Crop Block Grant The… Continue reading Specialty Crop Grant Applications Being Accepted

Governor Northam Toasts Rising Sales in Virginia’s Wine Industry

Commonwealth of Virginia Office of Governor Ralph S. Northam FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE · October 15, 2021     Office of the Governor Alena.Yarmosky@governor.virginia.gov   Virginia Wine Marketing Office Annette Boyd Annette.Boyd@virginiawine.org Governor Northam Toasts Rising Sales in Virginia’s Wine Industry ~ Sales grew 7.4% last year as top ten U.S. wine region celebrates 33rd annual… Continue reading Governor Northam Toasts Rising Sales in Virginia’s Wine Industry

US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR LAUNCHES INITIATIVE FOCUSED ON AGRICULTURAL ISSUE

News Release: https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/whd/whd20210325 US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR LAUNCHES INITIATIVE FOCUSED ON EDUCATION, OUTREACH, ENFORCEMENT IN NATION’S AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRY   WASHINGTON, DC – Throughout the pandemic, farmworkers have remained on the job throughout the nation despite potential exposures to feed Americans and support U.S. exports. As the U.S. Department of Labor recognizes National Farmworker Awareness Week March 25-31, the department’s… Continue reading US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR LAUNCHES INITIATIVE FOCUSED ON AGRICULTURAL ISSUE

Region’s agriculture can expect noticeable impact from spotted lanternfly, state officials say

WINCHESTER — The threat to trees and crops posed by the spotted lanternfly continues to grow in the region, officials with the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) told the Frederick County Board of Supervisors in a virtual presentation last week. The invasive pest made its way to the United States from Asia… Continue reading Region’s agriculture can expect noticeable impact from spotted lanternfly, state officials say

Governor Northam Announces New Steps to Accelerate COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts

Governor Northam Announces New Steps to Accelerate COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced new actions to support the Commonwealth’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution program and accelerate the pace of vaccinations across Virginia. Governor Northam is taking the following steps to help providers increase the rate of vaccinations as quickly, safely, and equitably as possible:… Continue reading Governor Northam Announces New Steps to Accelerate COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts

Governor Northam Announces New Wine Production Facility Locating in Nelson County

~ Virginia Sparkling Company to partner with Commonwealth’s wineries to produce Champagne-style wines ~ RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Virginia Sparkling Company will invest $590,000 and create six new jobs to establish a new sparkling wine production facility in Nelson County. The company will source exclusively from Virginia and is committing to purchase 168… Continue reading Governor Northam Announces New Wine Production Facility Locating in Nelson County

Gov. Ralph Northam, in Roanoke, hails agritourism as force for revitalization

When Gov. Ralph Northam is asked about his top priorities as leader of the state, he has a ready answer: ensuring Virginia has a thriving economy. Agritourism, which blends the state’s two top industries of agriculture and tourism, is key to that goal, Northam said Thursday at the Virginia Agritourism Conference. Remarks from the governor… Continue reading Gov. Ralph Northam, in Roanoke, hails agritourism as force for revitalization

California DTC shipments must include Prop 65 warnings effective August 30th

August 13, 2018By Kristin Carlton, Vice President of Compliance, ECompli If you’re like one of the vast majority of wineries in the United States, you most likely have a wine club or allocation program in place to ship your wine to consumers all over the country; including the largest wine consuming state, California. Are you… Continue reading California DTC shipments must include Prop 65 warnings effective August 30th