March 13, 2025CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) is proposing aerial treatment of approximately 17,328 acres for the purpose of reducing significant impacts to forested lands within West Virginia caused by the Lymantria dispar (spongy moth aka gypsy moth). The WVDA proposes to treat these acres under the WVDA Cooperative State-County-Landowner (CSCL) Suppression Program. WVDA officials …
Public Encouraged to Attend Veterans & Heroes to Ag Pitch Competition
March 6, 2025 CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The 3rd annual West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) Veterans & Heroes to Agriculture Pitch Competition takes place Saturday, March 15, noon-4 p.m., at Cedar Lakes Conference Center, in Ripley. Commissioner of Agriculture Kent Leonhardt urges the agriculture and business communities to come cheer on the seven finalists and get inspired by the work …
Nous Holdings Inc. Selected by West Virginia for Groundbreaking Biodynamic Agriculture Project
March 6, 2025 CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Nous Holdings Inc., the parent company of TOMIGUNN, is proud to announce its selection by the State of West Virginia to spearhead an innovative field-testing initiative focused on biologicals for crops and remediation of soil and water. Dubbed West Virginia BRAG (Biodynamic Regeneration in Agriculture), this endeavor aims to revolutionize farming in the state …
Specialty Crop Block Grant Application Deadline Moved to March 10
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has extended the deadline to apply for FY 2025 Specialty Crop Block Grants (SCBG) to March 10. The grants are handed out by the West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) annually to enhance the production, processing, and consumption of specialty crops in the Mountain State. In FY 2024, eight West …
Agriculture and Conservation Agencies Unite to Highlight Industry Impact at the State Capitol
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Agriculture and conservation agencies will take center stage at the State Capitol on Thursday, February 20, as the West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) and the West Virginia Conservation Agency (WVCA) join forces to showcase their work and impact on the Mountain State. Ag and Conservation Day at the Capitol offers a valuable opportunity for lawmakers and …
West Virginia Commissioner of Agriculture and WVDA Staff Celebrate National FFA Week with Chapter Visits
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Each year, FFA Chapters nationwide celebrate National FFA Week, a time to recognize the impact of FFA on students and highlight the importance of agricultural education. This year, National FFA Week runs from February 15-22, 2025. West Virginia Commissioner of Agriculture Kent Leonhardt and WVDA staff will visit five FFA chapters across the state to learn about …