Tag: West Virginia
West Virginia agritourism group forms to help farmers
The West Virginia Agritourism Association was formed earlier this year to help producers in the state capitalize on the unique opportunities West Virginia farms have to offer.
West Virginia lawmakers pass first farm bill for the state
The West Virginia legislature passed the state’s first-ever farm bill April 6. The bill, which will renew annually, sets the stage for easier updates and revisions to state code related to agriculture.
First female state 4-H leader Mildred Fizer celebrates 100th birthday
Mildred Fizer, of Morgantown, West Virginia, the first woman to lead a state 4-H program, celebrated her 100th birthday earlier in March.
West Virginia fairs, 4-H plan for the best, prepare for the...
How do you plan for the summer without knowing what the pandemic situation will look like months from now?
“We’re trying to prepare, hoping for the best and, I guess, preparing for the worst,” said Lisa Ingram, 4-H youth development agent for Marshall County, West Virginia.
W.Va. FFA member wins national award
West Virginia FFA's Creed Ammons won the 2020 FFA National Proficiency Award in agriculture processing.
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.
