Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (301)
Mission
We promote the economic growth and development of Virginia agriculture, provide consumer protection, and encourage environmental stewardship.
Strategic Plan
Last modified: 9/1/2009
Last modified: 9/1/2009
Budget Summary
| Dollars | Positions | |||
| Biennium | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| 2008-2010 | $59,149,877 | $57,237,263 | 526 | 519 |
| 2006-2008 | $52,627,158 | $52,598,336 | 508 | 510 |
| 2004-2006 | $47,382,114 | $48,466,414 | 508 | 501 |
There are 1 capital projects for this agency in Chapter 781, 2009 Acts of the Assembly.
Source: DPB's VABUD database - More Budget Info
Performance Measures
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Maintain Virgina's Tuberculosis-, Brucellosis- and Pseudorabies-free status |
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Economic value of products inspected, graded and certified, the sales values of marine, nursery, and wine products, as well as export values of all Virginia agricultural and forestry products. |
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Number of acres of farmland preserved by local purchase of development rights programs. |
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Rate of voluntary compliance with the Virginia Food Safety Code for food establishments inspected by the Office of Dairy and Foods. |