RIPLEY, W.Va. – Since 2017, the West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) has made significant improvements to the WVDA Commodity Distribution Center located in Ripley, WV. The center is responsible for distribution of food provided by USDA programs to West Virginia schools and food banks serving all 55 counties in the state. In total, $1.4 million worth of improvements, mostly …
USDA Approves West Virginia’s Industrial Hemp Plan
Charleston W.Va. — The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) has received certification of approval from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for the plan submitted regarding the regulation of industrial hemp. Approval for the plan means producers will continue to be regulated at the state level in lieu of federal oversight. States had to submit and gain approval …
West Virginia Food Banks Continue to Operate at Full Capacity
Gassaway, W.Va. – Following the closure of all non-essential businesses, both Mountaineer Food Bank and Facing Hunger Foodbank have seen an increase in demand for assistance. To meet those needs, West Virginia’s two food banks have ramped up efforts to feed the state’s most vulnerable. While precautionary measures have been taken, both food banks continue operations to serve the needs …