Records of the Virginia Agricultural Council,

Access and use

Location of collection:
Library of Virginia
The Library of Virginia
800 East Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Archives Reference Services
Phone: (804) 692-3888

Background

Scope and content:

The records of the Virginia Agricultural Council, 1988-2015, include: Board minutes, 1996-2012; Board correspondence and subject files, 1996-2011; Annual reports, 1988, 1990-2015. Minutes also include agendas, meeting notes and other meeting documentation. Correspondence and subject files also include lists of Board members.

Biographical / historical:

The Virginia Agricultural Council was established by the General Assembly to provide a mechanism for financing agricultural research, education and services. Funding comes from assessments levied on certain agricultural supplies used by farmers. The council is also authorized to accept gifts and grants. The council accepts requests for financial assistance from any organized group within, or serving, Virginia’s agriculture industry. This includes suppliers, farmers, marketers, extension centers, colleges and universities. The Virginia Agricultural Council is directed by 18 members, 15 of whom are engaged in farming and all appointed by the Governor. The ex-officio members include the Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services, the Dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Virginia Tech and the Associate Vice President for Agriculture and Extension at Virginia State University. Council members meet at least twice each year.

Acquisition information:
Accession 51735 was transferred by the Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services on 2/24/2016
Physical description:
2 cu. ft.