Marketing & Economic Development ABOUT VDACS ANIMALS CONSERVATION & ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION FOOD, FOOD SAFETY & CONSUMER PROTECTION INSPECTION & GRADING SERVICES LOCALITIES MARKETING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Agriculture & Forestry Development Farm-to-School Program International Marketing Domestic Marketing & Promotions Virginia Grown Virginia's Finest Virginia Food Access Investment Fund Grants MARKETS & FINANCE MEDIA PESTICIDES PLANT, PEST, FEED, FERTILIZER & SEED SERVICES/FORMS MARKETING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) supports the state's varied agricultural community by assisting producers and processors locate the best markets for their products, both domestically and abroad. VDACS’ Division of Marketing and Development serves producers, commodity boards and associations, retailers and buyers by providing marketing assistance. Field offices are located throughout the state, as well as overseas. Agriculture & Forestry Development Promotes economic development within Virginia‘s agriculture sector. Domestic Marketing & Promotions Assists Virginia's producers and processors market their products throughout the United States and Eastern Canada. Farm-to-School Program Increases the volume of locally grown foods served in school cafeterias and dining halls. International Marketing Connects Virginia agricultural producers with profitable international export opportunities. Virginia Grown Guide to pick-your-own and fresh-picked Virginia produce, agriculture products and farmers markets. Virginia Food Access Investment Fund Grants Focuses on equity and justice in local food systems by investing in new or expanding food retailers that address food access issues in the Commonwealth. Virginia's Finest Identifies, differentiates and promotes Virginia’s top-quality specialty food and beverage products. lyze_6289812.js>