Veterans Vie for Prize Money at Second Business Pitch Competition

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) will host its second Veterans and Heroes to Agriculture Pitch Competition on Saturday, March 9, from 1-4 pm at the Cedar Lakes Conference Center in Ripley, WV. The competition aims to help Veterans and Heroes to Agriculture members by developing business plans and awarding funds for capital investments. There is …

Winter Blues Farmers Market Sales Soar

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The 2024 Winter Blues Farmers Market, held February 24 at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center, proved a huge success for vendors and shoppers alike. The annual event, sponsored by the West Virginia Department of Agriculture and WVU Extension, had a record turnout. One hundred and sixteen West Virginia farmers, growers and producers set up shop for …

WVDA Proposes Lymantria Dispar Treatments for Spring 2024

</b> CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA), in cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture-Forest Service (USDA-FS), is proposing aerial treatment of approximately 26,562 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 …

WINTER BLUES FARMERS MARKET RETURNS FEBRUARY 24

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Winter Blues Farmers Market is back for its 15th year and bigger than ever. The market takes place Saturday, February 24 from 1-6 p.m. at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center. It is free for the public to attend. More than 100 vendors from across the state will be on hand selling products grown or sourced …

MAPLE HOUSES OPEN DOORS TO THE PUBLIC FOR 7TH YEAR OF MOUNTAIN STATE MAPLE DAYS

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia maple makers will open their operations to the public during Mountain State Maple Days. The annual event is held on the third Saturdays of February and March. This year’s dates fall on February 17 and March 16. This is the 7th year for the celebration which is sponsored by the West Virginia Maple Syrup Producers …

Avian Influenza Found in West Virginia Backyard Flock

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) has received confirmation for the presence of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in a backyard flock in Kanawha County. A field investigation with sampling followed by testing at WVDA’s Animal Health NAHLN lab in Moorefield provided suspect laboratory findings. The owner contacted WVDA Animal Health after rapid onset of illness …