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 Begins Lymantria Dispar Treatments for Spring 2023
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA), in cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture-Forest Service (USDA-FS), will be conducting aerial treatment of approximately 2,681 acres for the purpose of reducing significant impacts to forested lands within West Virginia caused by spongy moth (Lymantria dispar), formerly known as Gypsy moth. The WVDA will treat these acres …
WVDA Announces 2023 Veterans and Heroes to Agriculture Grant Program
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) is pleased to announce the FY2023 competitive Request for Applications (RFA) for the Veterans and Heroes to Agriculture Grant Program (VHAGP). Grant recipients have one year to plan, implement, and gather data on their respective projects. Each project can request up to $24,000. Applications are due May 17, 2023. “Our …
Deadline Approaching for Farmers/Vendors to Sign Up for Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Big changes are coming to the West Virginia Farmers Market Nutrition Program. The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) oversees the program which includes the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP). This year’s participating farmers/vendors must fill out and return their SFMNP application no later than March 31. No late applications will be accepted. In the past, …
WVDA Proposes Spongy Moth Treatments for Spring 2023
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The 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 2,681 acres for the purpose of reducing significant impacts to forested lands within West Virginia caused by the Lymantria dispar (gypsy moth). The WVDA proposes to treat these acres under the WVDA Cooperative …
WVDA Announces Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) is pleased to announce the return and expansion of the West Virginia Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP). SFMNP is designed to get fresh, local fruits and vegetables to low income senior citizens. Seniors sign up for the vouchers used to purchase the fruits and vegetables from local producers at …