WVDA Begins Lymantria Dispar Treatments for Spring 2023

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA), in cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture-Forest Service (USDA-FS), will be conducting aerial treatment of approximately 2,681 acres for the purpose of reducing significant impacts to forested lands within West Virginia caused by spongy moth (Lymantria dispar), formerly known as Gypsy moth. The WVDA will treat these acres …

WVDA Announces 2023 Veterans and Heroes to Agriculture Grant Program

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) is pleased to announce the FY2023 competitive Request for Applications (RFA) for the Veterans and Heroes to Agriculture Grant Program (VHAGP). Grant recipients have one year to plan, implement, and gather data on their respective projects. Each project can request up to $24,000. Applications are due May 17, 2023. “Our …