CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) is pleased to announce the return and expansion of the West Virginia Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP). SFMNP is designed to get fresh, local fruits and vegetables to low income senior citizens. Seniors sign up for the vouchers used to purchase the fruits and vegetables from local producers at …
WVDA Launches WV Grown Partner Program
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) has launched a West Virginia Grown Partner Program to incorporate supporters of local agricultural products into the branding program. West Virginia Grown has historically focused on only those who produce agricultural products. The WVDA wants to expand the reach of the program by bringing in new affiliates. “We recognize we …
Op Ed: Policy Makers Must Act to Stop Growing Drug Crisis
As the drug epidemic continues to plague our nation, policy makers struggle to implement real solutions to ending the crisis. Some lawmakers focus on funding law enforcement to combat drug dealers, while others want to provide social services to hit at the root of drug use. Regardless of where you are on the problem, much of the effort is focused …