
They also could include, “Thanks, VDACS, for protecting us and keeping us safe.” Here are just 10 of the many ways VDACS does that every day.
- Ensuring a safe and wholesome food supply
- Registering charities
- Monitoring pesticide usage and registering all pesticide products in the state
- Keeping food animals disease-free
- Grading food commodities such as poultry, eggs, potatoes and more
- Planning and practicing the response to emergency situations with food animals, a vehicle accident that releases swarms of bees, a disruption in the food or milk supply, a pesticide spill or other dangerous occurrence
- Inspecting organizations that offer charitable gaming such as bingo
- Registering and inspecting pet food, feed, seeds and other non-food products
- Checking food labels for truthfulness and accuracy
- Inspecting weighing and measuring devices for accuracy