CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) is now seeking applications for FY 2022 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. Funds will be awarded to enhance the production, processing, and consumption of specialty crops in West Virginia. Six West Virginia projects were awarded a total of $284,618.10 in 2021. “Specialty crop are vital to expanding, diversifying, and enhancing …
WVDA Participates in Multi-State Emergency Response Exercise
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) took part in a three-day, multi-state emergency response exercise November 16-18. The Foreign Animal Disease Southern Agriculture Functional Exercise (FAD SAFE) was sponsored by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and included the Departments of Agriculture of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia and …
WVDA Announces Additional Specialty Crop Funding Opportunity
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) is now accepting applications for the 2021 Specialty Crop Block Grant H.R. 133 Stimulus Program. The program is in addition to the annual Specialty Crop Block Grant Program and was awarded by the United States Congress due to COVID-19 impacts on the food system. West Virginia is expected to receive …
Op Ed: For the Sake of Our Economy and Competitiveness, Tax Changes Must be Scrutinized
We cannot tax ourselves into prosperity, but that is exactly what some in Congress think we can and should do. While talks around infrastructure and the “Build Back Better Plan” should bring significant investment to communities throughout West Virginia, ideas for how to pay for these packages are concerning. Fortunately, there are lawmakers who are taking a slow-and-steady approach to …
WV State Farm Museum to Host Antique Tractor Pull Set for Nov. 6, Christmas Display Dec. 5
POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. – A host of antique tractors will put their horsepower to the test during an Antique Tractor Pull 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 6 at the West Virginia State Farm Museum (WVSFM). In addition, the museum will display two-million lights this year to celebrate the Christmas season starting December 5 through 20 from 6-9 p.m. each evening. …
WVDA, WVDE Announce New Farm to School Logo
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – As National Farm to School Month concludes, the West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) and the West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) jointly announced a new logo for farm to school efforts in the Mountain State. The student-selected logo represents a greater commitment from the WVDA, WVDE and the Farm to School Alliance to expand branding, educational …