Approximately 25,000 acres will be treated for Lymantria dispar 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 25,322 acres for the purpose of reducing significant impacts to forested lands within West Virginia caused by the spongy moth (Lymantria dispar, formerly …
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WVDA Encourages Heightened Biosecurity Measures Following Avian Influenza Confirmed Cases in Dairy Cattle
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Following the confirmed cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in dairy cows in the south-central United States, West Virginia Commissioner of Agriculture Kent Leonhardt is strongly urging farmers to enhance biosecurity practices on their farm, especially relating to wild birds in proximity to cattle. There have been no positive cases reported in West Virginia. Commissioner Leonhardt …
Legislative Bill Opens Doors to Expanded Retail Sales for WV Wineries
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – During the 2024 Legislative Session, the West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) worked closely with Delegate Wayne Clark (R-Jefferson) on House Bill 5294. The bill clarifies to whom and where wine can be sold and sampled, providing expanded opportunities for retail sales for wineries and giving the state’s Agritourism industry a boost. Following months of deliberations, the …
WVDA Announces Resilient Food Systems Grant Deadline Extension
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Agriculture has extended the deadline for the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure grant until April 15, 2024, at 4 p.m. from the original deadline of April 1, 2024. The purpose of the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) program is to build resilience in the middle of the food supply chain, to provide more …
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 …