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VCIB Grant Outcomes
Featured Program
Increasing Adoption Of Bulk Milk Dispensers In Virginia Schools
The Virginia State Dairymen’s Association (VSDA) submitted a grant in 2023 to increase the adoption of bulk milk dispensers in Virginia Schools. Dairy is the #5 commodity in Virginia for cash receipts and dairy cattle make up 20% of the beef supply in today’s market. School milk programs are a vital market for the dairy industry.
Past Featured Programs
Rockingham County 4-H / FFA Dairy Feeder Steer Show & Sale
Building Capacity and Food Security: Expanding the Meat Processing Education in the Commonwealth
Expanding Artificial Insemination in Far South West Virginia
Virginia Women in Agriculture: Hands on Cattle Training
Southwest Virginia 4H Livestock Camp
Increasing AI, EPD Data Analysis and Genomic Applications in Southwest VA Beef Cattle Production
Final Reports
View accomplishments funded by the VCIB.
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July 2021 - Creep-Grazing Brassica and Small Grain Forages for Fall-Born Calves
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December 2021 - Virginia 4-H/FFA Market Beef Ultrasound Carcass Contest
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January 2022 - Virginia Women in Agriculture: Hands on Cattle Training
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January 2022 - Expanding Artificial Insemination in Far South West Virginia
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August 2022 - Exploring and Improving Cattle Marketing in Virginia through Travel and Case Study
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September 2022 - Creep-Grazing Brassica and Small Grain Forages for Fall-Born Calves
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October 2022 - Making Connections - Bringing the Buyers to the Farm