Early White Half-Runner Beans originated in Calhoun County, W.Va.
The Early White Half-Runner Bean, beloved across the northern U.S., originated in West Virginia among the hill farms of southern Calhoun County. Though it...
USDA approves West Virginia’s industrial hemp plan
The West Virginia Department of Agriculture has received certification of approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for the plan submitted regarding the regulation...
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...
Before World War II, farming was a matter of sustenance
Farming in West Virginia is not what it was, and Sam Tuckwiller knows it for a fact. For more than six generations, Tuckwillers have...
Directory connects W.Va. farmers, consumers during crisis
Officials at the West Virginia Department of Agriculture are working with producers and farmers impacted by COVID-19 mitigation efforts by facilitating communication between producers...
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...
WVDA reimbursing agricultural, handling practice audits
The West Virginia Department of Agriculture is offering full reimbursement to fruit and vegetable producers who have completed its Good Handling Practices and Good...
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...
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...
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...
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...
W.Va. State U. to host spatial analysis workshop for farmers
The extension service of West Virginia State University will host a workshop series on sustainable production management through spatial analysis beginning Feb. 25, 2020.
The...
