July 21, 2026Charleston, W.Va. —Kanawha County has now been added to the list of West Virginia counties where the invasive pest spotted lanternfly (SLF) has been detected. An infestation of SLF was detected in St. Albans near the intersection of W. Main Street and Strawberry Road. The United States Department of Agriculture-Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA-APHIS) confirmed the …
WVDA Monitoring Parkersburg Fire; Advises Livestock Owners to Exercise Caution
July 7, 2026Charleston, W.Va. —The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) is closely monitoring the situation following the recent warehouse fire in the Parkersburg area and is working to gather additional information regarding any potential impacts to agricultural operations. Out of an abundance of caution, the WVDA encourages livestock owners in areas that may have been affected by smoke, ash, …
Six New Members Set to Join the West Virginia Agriculture and Forestry Hall of Fame
June 26, 2026Charleston, W.Va. — The West Virginia Agriculture and Forestry Hall of Fame (WVAFHOF) will honor six new inductees with a banquet on Saturday, July 11, at Jackson’s Mill. The evening will start with a reception at 4:00 p.m. followed by dinner at 5:00 p.m. “This year’s inductees represent the very best of West Virginia’s agriculture and forestry communities,” …
WVDA Hosts Successful SUSTA Inbound Trade Mission Focused on Forest Products
April 2, 2026Charleston, W.Va. — The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) recently hosted a highly successful inbound trade mission March 26-28 in partnership with the Southern United States Trade Association (SUSTA), connecting international buyers from India and Vietnam with West Virginia’s log and lumber industry. The mission focused exclusively on forest products, with visiting buyers touring log yards and …
WVDA Confirms Case of Avian Influenza in Backyard Flock in Kanawha County
March 23, 2026Charleston, W.Va. — The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) has confirmed the presence of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in a backyard flock in Kanawha County. This is only the sixth detection of HPAI in domestic backyard birds in West Virginia since the global outbreak began in early 2022. The diagnosis was confirmed following a field investigation, …
WVDA Announces Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program, Encourages Farmers to Apply Now
March 18, 2026Charleston, W.Va. — The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) is pleased to announce the return of the West Virginia Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) for the 2026 growing season. The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) provides eligible low-income senior citizens with access to fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables. Seniors can sign up for vouchers …