As the days get colder and shorter, many Americans will experience what we call “seasonal depression.” Lack of vitamin C, personal interactions and social events are the root for many that experience this illness. It can cause folks to lose interest in activities, feel tired or even gain weight from overeating. Add the anxiety many of our citizens have felt …
WV Hemp Farmers to Operate Under 2014 Farm Bill Another Year
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia will continue to operate under the 2014 Farm Bill for the 2021 Hemp Growing Season. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) extended the period States could continue to operate under current regulations as federal guidelines are finalized. That means hemp farmers in the Mountain State will see no changes to the current regulations for …
WVDA Releases 2020 WV Grown Directory
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) has released the 2020 West Virginia Grown Member Directory. The directory is a list of West Virginia agribusinesses and supporting organizations that are a part of the program. The West Virginia Grown Program is the state’s premier agriculture branding campaign. “One of our top priorities has been rehauling the West …