05/11/2026
In Recognition of National Beef Month: Honoring Virginia’s Cattle Producers and Agricultural Impact
“Cattle and calves are Virginia's second-ranking commodity with cash receipts in excess of $700 million. Producers in every county in the Commonwealth raise cattle, an important component of our agricultural and food system.” Dixie Watts Dalton, Associate Professor of Practice
This month, we recognize and appreciate the farmers and ranchers who make this impact possible every day.