CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) will continue its series of live webinars on agricultural topics starting Tuesday, August 4. Dubbed the “Homesteading Series,” the webinars connect industry experts with local producers to share knowledge and techniques. Webinars are recorded and are available to view at any time by visiting the WVDA YouTube channel. “Farmers have …
WVDA Receives Farm-to-School Grant
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) has been awarded a farm-to-school grant totaling $99,997 for fiscal year 2020 through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Nutrition Service, Office of Community Food Systems. The funds are to assist eligible organizations implement farm-to-school programs that improve access to local foods in schools. The WVDA was awarded …
WVDA Taking Applications for 2021 Gypsy Moth Suppression Program
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) is urging landowners to sign up for the Cooperative State-County-Landowner (CSCL) Gypsy Moth Suppression program. The program is focused on protecting the landowners’ forested acreage from devastating effects caused by the invasive gypsy moth. The sign-up period runs from July 1 until August 31, 2020. “West Virginia’s forests are one …
WVDA Launches “Veterans and Heroes to Agriculture” Program
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) is proud to announce the launch of the Veterans and Heroes to Agriculture program. The program, formerly known as Veterans and Warriors to Agriculture, had its named changed with the passage of House Bill 4693 which was signed into law during the 2020 Legislative Session. With that name change, the …
WVDA Animal Health Laboratory Accredited
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) is proud to announce the Moorefield Animal Health Diagnostic Laboratory has received ISO 17025 laboratory accreditation. The accreditation validates the laboratory’s quality management system and shows potential lab clients a viable option for testing within their own quality assurance systems. Maintaining ISO accreditation also allows for participation in national animal …
Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Vouchers Being Distributed
CHARLESTON, W. Va. – Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Vouchers are now being distributed to all 55 counties in West Virginia. Vouchers are distributed by the West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP). Vouchers can be exchanged for fresh, nutritious, unprepared, locally grown fruits, vegetables, honey and herbs …