Hemp licenses triple in West Virginia in 2019
The West Virginia Department of Agriculture issued 158 individual licenses under its new industrial hemp program for 2019—more than triple the amount issued in...
West Virginia's two food banks operating at full capacity
Following the closure of all non-essential businesses in West Virginia, the state's two food banks have ramped up efforts to feed the vulnerable, according...
Commercial ramp harvest prohibited in Monongahela National Forest
Digging and eating ramps in the spring is a traditional activity throughout West Virginia, notably within the Monongahela National Forest in its eastern mountains.
While...
W.Va. launches new farming assistance program for vets
The West Virginia Department of Agriculture has launched a new agricultural training series for veterans in West Virginia, according to state Commissioner of Agriculture...
Maple syrup drawing visitors to Pocahontas County
The production of maple syrup is a time-honored tradition in West Virginia, and it's enjoying an economic resurgence while attracting a new group of...
"Maple Days" in W.Va. to celebrate increased production
The West Virginia Maple Syrup Producers Association has announced two statewide "Maple Syrup Days" to celebrate during the 2018 maple season, according to the...
Institute infuses W.Va. syrup-making with innovation
Making maple syrup used to be fairly common in West Virginia, though as more people began buying sugar and other syrups at the store,...
Rich West Virginia honey benefitting consumers, producers
West Virginia is a prominent producer of Appalachian honey, churning out almost 245,000 pounds annually from 13,300 registered bee colonies. It ranks 40th in...
New River Gorge farm to launch online farmer's market
Technology is providing a boost for farming and agritourism in the northern New River Gorge Region, thanks to a partnership between a central-Appalachian agricultural...
WVU researchers promote maple syrup production in West Virginia
With more than 400 million maple trees, it’s no wonder maple syrup is one of the fastest-growing industries in West Virginia.
To help keep the...
West Virginia submits hemp plan to U.S. Dept. of Agriculture
The West Virginia Department of Agriculture has submitted the state’s plan to regulate industrial hemp to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and officials are...
West Virginia gardening program sees surge in interest
More than 2,300 West Virginians have signed up so far for "Grow This: WV Garden Challenge," an annual program by the West Virginia University...
