A Guide to the Records of the Virginia Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry, 2005-2013 (bulk 2010-2013), #51126

Historical Information

Finally established in 2004, the eventual creation of the Agriculture and Forestry secretariat began with a 2001 gubernatorial campaign promise made by Governor Mark R. Warner to provide cabinet level representation for the agriculture and forestry industry. Further support for the creation of the secretariat came from the Governor's Agriculture Net Receipts Work Group, a task force created in 2003 by Governor Warner through the Secretary of Commerce and Trade. The goal of the task force was to determine strategies and recommendations for doubling the net profits of Virginia's agricultural sector between 2004 and 2014. Among the task force's recommendations was the creation of the, "Office of Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry to provide focus and emphasis in the development of the agriculture and forest industries." In 2004, the General Assembly of Virginia created the cabinet position of Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry with the passing of Senate Bill SB 543 and witnessed its codification through 2.2-203.3 of the Code of Virginia. Speaking at the appointment ceremony of the first Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry, Governor Warner reiterated his commitment to, "support and expand our agriculture and forestry industries" and recalled his desire to, "make sure these very important sectors of Virginia's economy received a seat at my cabinet table."

The Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry is appointed by the Governor, confirmed by the General Assembly, and serves at the Governor's pleasure. It is the secretary's responsibility to oversee several agencies and other entities that formerly reported to the Office of the Secretary of Commerce and Trade. Among the agencies reporting to the Agriculture and Forestry secretariat are the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, the Department of Forestry, the Virginia Agricultural Council, and the Virginia Marine Products Board. The Governor may assign or reassign agencies to and from the Agriculture and Forestry secretariat through the use of executive orders. The secretary's role in leading agencies within the Agriculture and Forestry secretariat is to provide guidance and direction, "in the conservation, protection, and development of Virginia's agricultural and forest resources and in protecting the Virginia Consumer."

Governor Robert F. McDonnell appointed Todd Haymore to serve as the Virginia Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry in 2010 and he served until September 2016.

Contents List

Series I: Board and Commission Meetings , 2005-2013 .

Boxes 1-3

Extent: 3 boxes (1.05 cu. ft.).

Series I: Board and Commission Meetings, 2005-2013, is housed in 3 boxes and arranged alphabetically by folder title. This series includes agendas, correspondence, financial records, minutes, presentations, and studies from Boards and Commissions in which the Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry involved. Boards include the Chesapeake Bay Executive Council, VEDP Board, Virginia Horse Center Foundation Board, Virginia Tobacco Commission, and Virginia Wine Board, among others.

Box 1 Folder 1
Agriculture and Consumer Services, Board Meeting, 2013 December 5 .
Box 1 Folder 2-3
Ayshire Farm (Loudoun County, Va.), 2009 .
Box 1 Folder 4
Chesapeake Bay, Executive Council Meeting, 2011 July 11 .
Box 1 Folder 5
National Grape and Wine Initiative, Board Meeting, 2010 October 25 .
Box 1 Folder 6
The Old Dominion Agriculture Foundation, Inc., 2010-2011 .
Box 1 Folder 7
Pittsylvania County Agricultural Complex, 2008 .
Box 2 Folder 1
Rural Jobs Council, 2013 .
Box 2 Folder 2
Rural Rehabilitation Trust Fund, 2005-2009 .
Box 2 Folder 3
State Fair of Virginia, 2008-2009 .
Box 2 Folder 4
Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP), Board Meeting, 2012 September 13 .
Box 2 Folder 5
Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP), Board Meeting, 2012 December 13 .
Box 2 Folder 6
Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP), Board Meeting, 2013 March 14 .
Box 2 Folder 7
Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP), Board Meeting, 2013 June 13 .
Box 2 Folder 8
Virginia Horse Center Foundation, Board Meeting, 2010 January 20 .
Box 2 Folder 9
Virginia Horse Center Foundation, Board of Directors, 2007-2009 .
Box 2 Folder 10
Virginia Horse Center Foundation, Proposal, 2008 .
Box 3 Folder 1
Virginia Tech Charitable Purposes Board, Meetings, 2009 .
Box 3 Folder 2
Virginia Tobacco Commission, Meeting, 2010 October 27-28 .
Box 3 Folder 3
Virginia Tobacco Commission, Meeting, 2011 January 10-11 .
Box 3 Folder 4
Virginia Tourism Corporation, Meeting, 2010 October 4 .
Box 3 Folder 5
Virginia Wine Board, Meeting, 2010 December 6 .
Box 3 Folder 6
Virginia Wine Board, Meeting, 2013 March 18-19 .
Box 3 Folder 7
Virginia Wine Board, Meeting, 2013 June 4 .
Box 3 Folder 8
Virginia Wine Board, Meeting, 2013 August 21 .
Box 3 Folder 9
Virginia Wine Board, Meeting, 2013 December 4 .
Box 3 Folder 10
Virginia Wine Board, Meeting, Undated .
Box 3 Folder 11
Virginia Winery Distribution Company, Meeting, 2007 August 30 .

Series III: Correspondence and Supporting Documentation, Assigned State Agencies, , 2009-2013 .

Boxes 6-8

Extent: 2 boxes (.70 cu. ft.).

Series III: Correspondence and Supporting Documentation, Assigned State Agencies, 2009-2013, is housed in 2 boxes and arranged alphabetically by folder title. This series contains information on the budget, House and Senate Bills, and correspondence.

Box 6 Folder 3
AFID (Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development Fund), General, 2012 .
Box 6 Folder 4
AFID, Homestead Creamery, nd .
Box 6 Folder 5
AFID, Red Sun Farms, 2013 .
Box 6 Folder 6
AFID, Virginia Produce, 2013 .
Box 6 Folder 7
Budget, 2011-2012 .
Box 6 Folder 8
Correspondence, General, 2010 .
Box 6 Folder 9
Correspondence, Constituent, 2010 February-April .
Box 6 Folder 10
Correspondence, Constituent, 2010 May-June .
Box 6 Folder 11
Correspondence, General, 2011 .
Box 7 Folder 1
Correspondence, General, 2013 .
Box 7 Folder 2
Dept. of Forestry, Manassas, 2011 .
Box 7 Folder 3
Enrolled Bill reviews, 2010 .
Box 7 Folder 4
Executive Amendments to the 2010-2012 Biennial Budget, 2010 .
Box 7 Folder 5
Governor's Amendments, Talking Points HOuse Version, 2013 .
Box 7 Folder 6
House Bills, 2009 .
Box 7 Folder 7
House Bills, 2010 .
Box 7 Folder 8
House Bills, Comments, 2010 .
Box 7 Folder 9
Legislative Action Summary, 2011 .
Box 7 Folder 10
Legislative Action Summary, 2012 .
Box 8 Folder 1
Senate Bills, 2009 .
Box 8 Folder 2
Senate Bills, 2010 .
Box 8 Folder 3
Senate Bills, Comments, 2010 .
Box 8 Folder 4
Senate Finance, 2011 .
Box 8 Folder 5
Senate Finance, 2012 .
Box 8 Folder 6
Wine-Vine Tax Credit (HB 1194), 2012 .

Series IV: Correspondence and Supporting Documentation, Office of the Secretary, Events and Speeches, , 2010-2013 .

Boxes 8-12

Extent: 5 boxes (1.75 cu. ft.).

Series IV: Correspondence and Supporting Documentation, Office of the Secretary, Events and Speeches, 2010-2013, is housed in 5 boxes and arranged chronologically. This series includes brochures, correspondence, event briefing information, minutes, newspaper clippings, notes, presentations, press releases, and other sundry materials. Of note are copies of speeches given at events by Secretary Todd Haymore and talking points for Governor Robert F. McDonnell.

Box 8 Folder 7
SunTrust Governor's Cup Gala, 2010 February 26 .
Box 8 Folder 8
Virginia Agricultural Trade-International Trade Workshop Conference, 2010 March 3-4 .
Box 8 Folder 9
Virginia Vineyards Association, 2010 March 5 .
Box 8 Folder 10
Virginia Agroterrorism Conference, 2010 March 23 .
Box 8 Folder 11
VDACS, Eastern Shore Seafood Packing Facility, 2010 May 5 .
Box 8 Folder 12
Williamsburg Land Conservancy Farm to Fork Dinner, 2010 August 22 .
Box 8 Folder 13
Agriculture Conference, 2010 August 24 .
Box 8 Folder 14
Governor's Retreat, 2010 September 18-19 .
Box 8 Folder 15
"Vintage" screening, 2010 September 22 .
Box 8 Folder 16
The Homeplace Vineyard, 2010 September 24 .
Box 8 Folder 17
Virginia Wine Month Event at Monticello, 2010 September 29 .
Box 8 Folder 18
State Fair of Virginia Breakfast, 2010 October 1 .
Box 8 Folder 19
NYC-VTC Taste of Virginia, 2010 October 19-20 .
Box 8 Folder 20
Wine Liter Tax Bill signing, 2010 October 22 .
Box 8 Folder 21
SODRA Meeting, 2010 November 22 .
Box 8 Folder 22
Wednesday Club, 2010 December 1 .
Box 8 Folder 23
Agriculture and Forestry, Accomplishments, 2010 .
Box 8 Folder 24
Wine Law Seminar, 2011 January 31 .
Box 8 Folder 25
Rural Caucus, 2011 February .
Box 8 Folder 26
Virginia Vineyards Association, 2011 February 17-19 .
Box 8 Folder 27
Southwest Virginia Agricultural Association, 2011 March 5 .
Box 8 Folder 28
NACUFS (National Association of College and University Food Services), Mid-Atlantic Region Conference, 2011 March 6-9 .
Box 9 Folder 1
Viticulture Wine Society, 2011 March 11 .
Box 9 Folder 2
International Trade Workshop, 2011 March 16 .
Box 9 Folder 3
Virginia Agribusiness Council, 2011 March 21 .
Box 9 Folder 4
Wineries Unlimited Trade Show and Conference, 2011 March 19-April 1 .
Box 9 Folder 5
Virginia Poultry Health and Management Seminar, 2011 April 12 .
Box 9 Folder 6
Citizens for a Better Eastern Shore, 2011 April 13 .
Box 9 Folder 7
National Governor's Association, 2011 July 15-17 .
Box 9 Folder 8
Hurricane Irene, 2011 August 30 .
Box 9 Folder 9
Vine to Wine Event, 2011 August 31 .
Box 9 Folder 10
Trump Vineyard Estates Opening, 2011 October 4 .
Box 9 Folder 11
Governors Cabinet Exercise, 2011 October 24 .
Box 9 Folder 12
Sorensen Institute (UVA), 2011 October 24 .
Box 9 Folder 13
Virginia Wine Month Reception, 2011 October 26 .
Box 9 Folder 14
VDACS, Robert S. Bloxom Agricultural Complex, 2011 October 27 .
Box 9 Folder 15
Virginia Agribusiness Council, 2011 October 31 .
Box 9 Folder 16
Virginia Farm Bureau Federation Annual Conference, 2011 November 30 .
Box 9 Folder 17
Universal Leaf, 20101 December 9 .
Box 9 Folder 18
Farmland Preservation Workshop, 2011 December 13 .
Box 9 Folder 19
Circle of Wine Event, 2011 December .
Box 10 Folder 1
Governor's Cup, 2011 .
Box 10 Folder 2
Tobacco Workers Conference, 2012 January 16-19 .
Box 10 Folder 3
Virginia Soybean Association, 2012 February 23 .
Box 10 Folder 4
Fibro Virginia Project, 2012 February .
Box 10 Folder 5
Virginia Wine Industry, Economic Impact Study, 2012 February .
Box 10 Folder 6
Virginia Vineyard Association, 2012 February .
Box 10 Folder 7
Wine America Conference, 2012 March 12 .
Box 10 Folder 8
Virginia Beach Excellence in Agriculture, 2012 March 15 .
Box 10 Folder 9
Wine Region Signs, 2012 April .
Box 10 Folder 10
Fauquier County, 2012 July 12 .
Box 10 Folder 11
Enviva LP Ground breaking, 2012 July 25 .
Box 10 Folder 12
Executive Mansion Bicentennial Virginia Wine Program, 2012 August 2 .
Box 10 Folder 13
South Hill Tobacco Associates Tour, 2012 August 24 .
Box 10 Folder 14
"Spotlight on Agriculture," 2012 August 26 .
Box 10 Folder 15
Jefferson Innovation Summit for the Commonwealth, 2012 September 7 .
Box 10 Folder 16
Governor's Cabinet Retreat, 2012 September 16-17 .
Box 10 Folder 17
Virginia Agriculture Leaders Obtaining Results (VALOR), 2012 September .
Box 10 Folder 18
Virginia Wine Summit, 2012 October 2 .
Box 11 Folder 1
VBA Corporate Counsel, 2012 October 16 .
Box 11 Folder 2
Terroir and Merroir, 2012 November 9-11 .
Box 11 Folder 3
National Thanksgiving Turkey Send Off, 2012 November 19 .
Box 11 Folder 4
Virginia Farm Bureau Federation Annual Convention, 2012 November 27 .
Box 11 Folder 5
Virginia Agricultural Exports, Op-Ed, 2012 .
Box 11 Folder 6
Perdue Agri Business, Port plans, 2012-2013 .
Box 11 Folder 7
Virginia Grains and Soybean Conference, 2013 February 29 .
Box 11 Folder 8
Greencore Group, 2013 March 25 .
Box 11 Folder 9
Danville-Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce, 2013 March 27 .
Box 11 Folder 10
Enviva, 2013 April 30 .
Box 11 Folder 11
Virginia Maritime Association, 2013 May 9 .
Box 11 Folder 12
Virginia Poultry Health and Management Seminar, 2013 May 15 .
Box 11 Folder 13
Congressional Staff Delegation Tour, 2013 May 29-31 .
Box 11 Folder 14
Fairfax Committee of 100, 2013 June 3 .
Box 11 Folder 15
Homestead Retreat, 2013 June 13-15 .
Box 11 Folder 16
Smithfield Meeting, 2013 June 18 .
Box 11 Folder 17
L.D. Amory Co. and Graham & Rollins Press Conference, 2013 June 26 .
Box 11 Folder 18
Fancy Food Show, 2013 June 30-July 2 .
Box 11 Folder 19
Beyond 2015: Virginia Wine Strategic Planning Retreat, 2013 July 10 .
Box 11 Folder 20
Blue Bee Cider Grand Opening, 2013 July 11 .
Box 12 Folder 1
North American Agricultural Marketing Officers (NAAMO) Conference, 2013 July 17 .
Box 12 Folder 2
National Council Forest Association Executives (NCFAAE)/Forest Industry Association Council (FIAC) Annual meeting, 2013 July 24-26 .
Box 12 Folder 3
Central Virginia Spotlight on Agriculture, 2013 July 25 .
Box 12 Folder 4
Governor's Statewide Tour, 2013 August 10-16 .
Box 12 Folder 5
Valley Business Summit, 2013 August 12 .
Box 12 Folder 6
Virginia Agribuiness Council (VAC) Roundtable, 2013 August 21 .
Box 12 Folder 7
Gleaning Day, 2013 August 22 .
Box 12 Folder 8
VAC Town Hall Meeting 2013 August 26 .
Box 12 Folder 9
Roy Seward Retirement and Reception, 2013 August 30 .
Box 12 Folder 10
NASA Develop National Program, 2013 Summer .
Box 12 Folder 11
Danville Agribusiness Roundtable, 2013 September 4 .
Box 12 Folder 12
Rogers' Banana Pudding Sauce Grand Opening, 2013 September 5 .
Box 12 Folder 13
CSX-Quintin Kendall Meeting, 2013 September 5 .
Box 12 Folder 14
Consul General of Japan, 2013 September 9 .
Box 12 Folder 15
Virginia Integrated Aquaculture Meeting, 2013 September 9 .
Box 12 Folder 16
Altavista Power Station Rededication, 2013 September 12 .
Box 12 Folder 17
Virginia Produce Company AFID Announcement, 2013 September 25 .
Box 12 Folder 18
International Agribusiness Conference, 2013 September 25-26 .
Box 12 Folder 19
Racing to Richmond with Danny Marshall, 2013 September 26=27 .
Box 12 Folder 20
October Virginia Wine Month, 2013 September 30 .
Box 12 Folder 21
Internal Audit of Livestock Marketing Services, 2013 September .
Box 12 Folder 22
Enology/Viticulture Center, 2013 October 3 .
Box 12 Folder 23
Food for Thought Ground breaking Ceremony, 2013 October 15 .
Box 12 Folder 27
WVTP Interview, 2013 October 10 .
Box 12 Folder 25
Landes Meeting, 2013 October 10 .
Box 12 Folder 26
VAC Shenandoah Regional Roundtable, 2013 October 10 .
Box 12 Folder 27
VCU Food Day, 2013 October 23 .
Box 12 Folder 28
Kickoff for Wine Summit, 2013 October 27 .
Box 12 Folder 29
Cider Week, 2013 November 18 .
Box 12 Folder 30
Virginia Ag Development Officers (VADO) Meeting, 2013 November 19 .
Box 12 Folder 31
International Paper, 2013 November 19 .
Box 12 Folder 32
Virginia Free Annual Meeting, 2013 December 10 .
Box 12 Folder 33
Pilot Op-Ed Exports, 2013 .

Series V: Correspondence and Supporting Documentation, Office of the Secretary, Subject files, , 2010-2013 .

Boxes 13-16

Extent: 4 boxes (1.4 cu. ft.).

Series V: Correspondence and Supporting Documentation, Office of the Secretary, Subject files, 2010-2013, is housed in 5 boxes and arranged alphabetically by folder title. This series includes correspondence, legislative proposals, newsletters, reports, working papers and other sundry materials. Topics of particular interest in this series include requests by Virginia localities for disaster designation due to drought conditions; government reform board elimination and consolidation; Chesapeake Bay Watershed Implementation Plan; management plan for Bourassa State Forest; and Governor's Rural Jobs Council; among other subjects.

Box 13 Folder 1
Asia Trade Mission, 2011 .
Box 13 Folder 2
Bourassa State Forest, 2011-2012 .
Box 13 Folder 3
Bourassa State Park, 2011-2012 .
Box 13 Folder 4
CFA Institute, 2010 .
Box 13 Folder 5-6
Chesapeake Bay Watershed Implementation Plan, 2010 .
Box 13 Folder 7
Cobbs Creek Reservoir Project, 2012-2013 .
Box 13 Folder 8
Dept. of Forestry, Issues, 2010 .
Box 13 Folder 9
Dairy Initiative, 2010 .
Box 13 Folder 10
Disaster Designation Requests, 2010 January-August .
Box 13 Folder 11
Disaster Designation Requests, 2010 August .
Box 14 Folder 1
Disaster Designation Requests, 2010 September-December .
Box 14 Folder 2
Disaster Designation Requests, 2011 .
Box 14 Folder 3
Disaster Designation Requests, 2012 .
Box 14 Folder 4
Fumigation Briefing, 2010 May 10 .
Box 14 Folder 5
Gold Sheets, 2012 .
Box 14 Folder 6
Gold Sheets, 2013 .
Box 14 Folder 7
Government Reform, Board Elimination and Consolidation, 2011-2012 .
Box 15 Folder 1
Government Reform, Board Elimination and Consolidation, 2011-2012 .
Box 15 Folder 2-3
Meetings, 2010 .
Box 15 Folder 4
Meetings, 2011-2013 .
Box 15 Folder 5
Project Berry, 2010 .
Box 15 Folder 6
Rural Center, 2010 .
Box 15 Folder 7
Rural Jobs Council, 2013 .
Box 16 Folder 1
Virginia Agricultural Council, Report, 2013 .
Box 16 Folder 2
Virginia Economic Development and Authority (HB 292/SB 405), 2012 .
Box 16 Folder 3
Virginia Horse Center Foundation, Board Meeting, 2010 April 29 .
Box 16 Folder 4
Virginia Land Conservation Agencies Summit, 2010 .
Box 16 Folder 5
Virginia Tobacco Commission, 2010 April .
Box 16 Folder 6
Weekly reports, 2010 February-May .
Box 16 Folder 7-8
Working papers, 2011 .