As the national food system came to a screeching halt in the early days of the pandemic, the demand for food increased, providing a unique opportunity for local agriculture. This opportunity was only possible due to the hoarding of supplies, the closure of restaurants and outbreaks in large scale processing causing an inability to garner normal goods from large chain …
Two Additional State Farm Museum Antique Gas Engine Show set for June and July
POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. – The West Virginia State Farm Museum will host two Antique Gas Engine Shows on Saturday, June 5 at 1 p.m. and Saturday, July 3 at 5 p.m. The events will feature an antique and farm tractor pulls. The Country Kitchen and Country Store will be open both days. “These are great events to start your summer …
Commissioner Leonhardt calls on WV to Celebrate Dairy Month
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Commissioner of Agriculture Kent Leonhardt and the West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) are calling on residents of the Mountain State to support local dairies and connected industries during National Dairy Month. Originally established in 1937, National Dairy Month is held annually in June to highlight the impact of the dairy industry in the United States. West …
WVDA Offering Virtual Better Process Control School
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) will be hosting a virtual Acidified Only Better Process Control School (BPCS) June 15-16. BPCS is a course that has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration as well as the United States Department of Agriculture for processors of acidified and low acid canned foods. There is no cost for the school, however, space is limited …
Op Ed: Pandemic Session Fruitful for Agriculture
Heading into the 2021 Legislative Session, we were unsure how much time would available for policy making here in West Virginia. Over the last year, COVID-19 had brought the state to a halt limiting our lawmaker’s ability to meet. This created a scenario with limited access, as well as added urgency to move bills quickly to avoid a potential outbreak. …
State Farm Museum Antique Gas Engine Show set for May 1-2
POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. – The West Virginia State Farm Museum will host an Antique Gas Engine Show Saturday and Sunday, May 1-2, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event will feature an antique and farm tractor pull Saturday at 1 p.m. There will be worship services held at the log church Sunday at 9 a.m. and a gospel show that …