Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Office of Farmland Protection
Established in 1877, the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) promotes the economic growth and development of Virginia agriculture, provides consumer protection and encourages environmental stewardship. The VDACS Office of Farmland Preservation works with governmental and private organizations to help establish local purchase of development rights (PDR) programs that purchase agricultural conservation easements at the local level throughout Virginia.
