Leonhardt Urges Farmers to Prepare for Possible Winter Storms

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – As potential winter storms head toward the Mountain State, the West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) and Commissioner of Agriculture Kent Leonhardt are encouraging farmers, as well as pet owners, to take the necessary precautions to protect their animals. “As the state braces for potential freezing temperatures and heavy snowfall, farmers, as well as pet owners, need …

WVDA, Department of Commerce, Tourism Office to Hold Agritourism Roundtable

KENOVA, W.Va. – Commissioner of Agriculture Kent Leonhardt, Commerce Secretary Ed Gaunch and Tourism Commissioner Chelsea Ruby will be hosting an agritourism roundtable with producers from across West Virginia on February 9, 6:00 p.m. at Heritage Farms in Kenova. The event is part of the WVDA’s existing Homesteading Series that connects producers with industry experts on a variety of topics. …

The Path Forward

With a new administration in Washington, the end of the pandemic in sight and one of the toughest years in recent memory behind us, the question for national and state leaders is how do we heal? West Virginia has clearly shown we can respond to a crisis by leading the way on COVID-19 vaccination and testing, but we still face …

Produce Safety Recalls

Here you can find items that have been recalled from the marketplace and could potentially have been sold in WV.  These recalls are for foods for human consumption,  animal consumption, or dietary supplements. Food producers recall their products from the marketplace when the products are mislabeled or when the food may present a health hazard to consumers because the food …

Commissioner Leonhardt: Goals and Promises for 2021

The last year has been one of the roughest in recent memory. Mainly due to the pandemic, we as Americans have experienced loss, hardship and new challenges that haven’t been seen in several decades. As many of us try to leave 2020 behind, we can look towards the hope the new year will bring. As your Commissioner of Agriculture, 2021 …

Veterans & Heroes to Agriculture

Division MenuThe Department of Agriculture developed the Veterans and Heroes to Agriculture Program to integrate veterans into the field of agriculture, and support veterans currently working in agriculture. These programs may include, but are not limited to, using post-mine land for agricultural development, promoting high tunnel crops and production, expanding the apiary industry, developing cottage industries, exploring niche crops, raising …