Tag: West Virginia
Marshall Co. 4-H’ers try marketing fair animals
Goat meat isn’t the most popular choice, in Marshall County, West Virginia. But after the Marshall County Fair canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, members of the Marshall County 4-H and FFA Goat and Rabbit Club are learning how to market and sell their own goats and rabbits.
In West Virginia, ‘anything is a go, until it isn’t’ in...
The West Virginia Department of Agriculture just took over dairy regulation in the state with less than 50 dairy farms. What's it going to do next?
Cleveland-born veteran finds peace, community in W.Va. farming
David Clough, Marine Corps Reserve veteran and owner of Creekside Farms, moved to West Virginia to farm after years of living near Cleveland.
FFA hits record numbers, fills educational gaps in West Virginia
West Virginia FFA is growing fast and preparing students for the future, and not just one in agriculture.
Maple syrup production, price up in W.Va.
West Virginia maple syrup production nearly doubled in 2019, according to the West Virginia Department of Agriculture and USDA-NASS.
West Virginia focusing on agriculture
The West Virginia Agriculture Advisory Board released its five-year strategic plan for West Virginia agriculture April 15.
Project on Rural Ministry seeks pastors
The Project on Rural Ministry is looking for pastors to strengthen churches and communities in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio and New York.
W. Va. Legislature approves Right to Farm bill
The West Virginia Legislature has approved the Right to Farm bill, intended to protect farmers from nuisance lawsuits.
W. Va. to invest in modern processing facility
Buzz Foods will expand current operations to include a top-of-the-line livestock slaughter and processing facility.
West Virginia seeks public input at October meetings
The steering committee of the West Virginia Agriculture Advisory Board is holding 14 community meetings across the state during October.
