CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The first track of the West Virginia Department of Agriculture’s Veteran Education Training Series (V.E.T.S.) wrapped up last Thursday. The courses focused on agricultural business and entrepreneurship. The WVDA launched the series during the West Virginia Small Farm Conference in February. “We are proud of everyone that made our first series a great success. From the instructors …
Contacts
Division MenuRegulatory and Environmental Affairs Division Building 11, 15, & 7 Gus R. Douglass Agricultural Center at Guthrie 304-558-2227 Fax: 304-558-3594 Dr. Carrie Summers Director of Regulatory and Environmental Affairs Division 304-558-2227 Ext. 4365 csummers@wvda.us Chad Linton Deputy Director of Regulatory Operations 304-558-2227 Ext. 4045 clinton@wvda.us Stacy Straight Executive Assistant 304-558-2227 Ext. 4040 sstraight@wvda.us Diana Graley Office Assistant II 304-558-2227 ext. …
Laboratories
Division MenuThe West Virginia Department of Agriculture’s Regulatory and Environmental Affairs Laboratories Unit test a variety of different products for a plethora of various analytes. WVDA Regulatory Officers inspect facilities and collect samples, which in turn are analyzed in our laboratories. Highly trained scientists analyze samples for bacteriological, viral, toxin, foreign material, and chemical contaminations. We analyze samples for compliance …
Environmental Programs Moorefield
Division MenuWVDA’s Environmental Programs and Laboratories are based at the Moorefield, West Virginia, Regional Agricultural Complex. These programs began in 1993 and involved the employment of a chemist and the installation of equipment for the testing of nutrients in animal manures. These efforts expanded with the additional testing activities for an outside nutrient digesting project relating to poultry litter. Additional …
Agricultural Materials
Division MenuWhether you’re manufacturing commercial feed or purchasing small package pet feed, the West Virginia Department of Agriculture is committed to making sure the food animals consume here in the state makes the grade. It must be registered and approved before it hits the shelves. Seeds, fertiizer, and lime must also meet strict standards. There are permits for fertilizer storage, …
Contacts
Division MenuAnimal Health Division 347 Gus R. Douglass Agricultural Center at Guthrie Buildings 12 and 13 Charleston, WV 25312 Office: 304-558-2214 Fax: 304-558-2231 James L. Maxwell, DVM State Veterinarian, Director 1900 Kanawha Boulevard East Charleston, WV 25305 Office: 304-558-2214 Jmaxwell@wvda.usAlt, Dr. Erika Assistant State Veterinarian / Assistant Director Moorefield Field Office Office: 304-538-2397 Ext. 6945 ealt@wvda.us Bishoff, Duane Livestock Services Supervisor Morgantown Field Office …