Mission Statement:
The Department of Agriculture provides leadership, coordination and education to enhance the economic vitality of the City’s agricultural industry and the preservation and enhancement of its quality physical environment, to assist citizens in strengthening their families and to provide citizens and visitors with cultural and recreational opportunities by preserving our agricultural and rural heritage.

Please take time to view The Agriculture & Forestry Economic Study  to see how important Agriculture is. Agriculture impacts our everyday living.

Get your fall vegetables at local farms and Farmers Market.  Please support our local farmers.  If you like fresh and local pumpkins, cut Christmas trees, sweet potatoes, collard greens and much more visit one or more of the local farms. 

Please click  H1N1 for information.

 If you have concerns or questions about fireants, please go to: http://www.vdacs.virginia.gov/plant&pest/fireant.shtml

If you would like information about becoming a Master Gardener click Training.