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,...
W.Va. encourages farmers to participate in 2022 ag census
CHARLESTON, W.Va — The W.Va. Department of Agriculture is encouraging all farmers and farm operations in the state to participate in the 2022 Census...
WVDA to hold dairy industry meetings in November
The West Virginia Department of Agriculture is inviting milk producers and the public to discuss the state of the dairy industry in West Virginia...
More seniors engaging in W.Va. farmer's market program
Participation in the USDA's Senior Farmers Market Nutrient Program increased in West Virginia in 2007, underscoring the value of farmers markets in terms of...
W.Va. offering veterans scholarships to Appalachian Grazing Conference
The West Virginia Department of Agriculture today announced the availability of education and training scholarships for veterans to attend the 2019 Appalachian Grazing Conference...
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, food pantry in Wyoming County expand poultry project
Nestled among some of the steepest mountains in southern West Virginia, Wyoming County is weathering equally steep economic struggles.
Almost wholly reliant on a declining...
Despite a warm winter, the W.Va. syrup industry grows
A warm winter led to a decline in syrup production in West Virginia in 2021, though state Commissioner of Agriculture Kent Leonhardt said the...
Aging, declining population leading to drop in ramp dinners
A decline in population across West Virginia may be contributing to a drop in traditional spring ramp feasts, despite increased interest among tourists and...
"Winter Blues" farmers' markets set for Charleston, Morgantown
Just when it seems winter will never end, the W.Va. Department of Agriculture is hosting two farmers' markets to support growers and marketers whose...
Café Appalachia and W.Va. State U. offer gardening series
Café Appalachia is teaming up with the West Virginia State University Extension Service to host a six-part series of gardening workshops through October 2020.
The...
Agencies, farmers markets to present state park dinners
Three state agencies have partnered with the W.Va. Farmers Market Association to host eight farm-to-table dinners in West Virginia state parks. Each will take...
