CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA)released the following update regarding unsolicited foreign seeds: “The WVDA is working in conjunction with the United States Department of Agriculture-Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA-APHIS) to properly track, as well as intake unsolicited seeds from China. As we continue to gather more information, we are asking those who have received …

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) will continue its series of live webinars on agricultural topics starting Tuesday, August 4. Dubbed the “Homesteading Series,” the webinars connect industry experts with local producers to share knowledge and techniques. Webinars are recorded and are available to view at any time by visiting the WVDA YouTube channel. “Farmers have …

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) has been awarded a farm-to-school grant totaling $99,997 for fiscal year 2020 through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Nutrition Service, Office of Community Food Systems. The funds are to assist eligible organizations implement farm-to-school programs that improve access to local foods in schools. The WVDA was awarded …

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) is urging landowners to sign up for the Cooperative State-County-Landowner (CSCL) Gypsy Moth Suppression program. The program is focused on protecting the landowners’ forested acreage from devastating effects caused by the invasive gypsy moth. The sign-up period runs from July 1 until August 31, 2020. “West Virginia’s forests are one …

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) is proud to announce the launch of the Veterans and Heroes to Agriculture program. The program, formerly known as Veterans and Warriors to Agriculture, had its named changed with the passage of House Bill 4693 which was signed into law during the 2020 Legislative Session. With that name change, the …