CHARLESTON, W.Va. – As potential winter storms head toward the Mountain State, the West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) and Commissioner of Agriculture Kent Leonhardt are encouraging farmers, as well as pet owners, to take the necessary precautions to protect their animals. “As the state braces for potential freezing temperatures and heavy snowfall, farmers, as well as pet owners, need …
WVDA, Department of Commerce, Tourism Office to Hold Agritourism Roundtable
KENOVA, W.Va. – Commissioner of Agriculture Kent Leonhardt, Commerce Secretary Ed Gaunch and Tourism Commissioner Chelsea Ruby will be hosting an agritourism roundtable with producers from across West Virginia on February 9, 6:00 p.m. at Heritage Farms in Kenova. The event is part of the WVDA’s existing Homesteading Series that connects producers with industry experts on a variety of topics. …
The Path Forward
With a new administration in Washington, the end of the pandemic in sight and one of the toughest years in recent memory behind us, the question for national and state leaders is how do we heal? West Virginia has clearly shown we can respond to a crisis by leading the way on COVID-19 vaccination and testing, but we still face …