Charleston W.Va. — West Virginia is to receive an additional $24 million worth of food commodities in 2020 through the Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) and CARES Act. These items will be distributed by the West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) and the state’s two food banks, Mountaineer Food Bank in Gassaway and Facing Hunger in Huntington, to approved food …
Manufacturer Registration of Hemp Products
OnlineNone AvailableBy MailApplicationContactAgriculture, Department of 1900 Kanawha Blvd., East Charleston, WV, 25305 304-558-2227 hempproducts@wvda.usFeesLicense FeeDescriptionExceptionsSee below in OtherIndustrial HempNone Description The manufacturer of all hemp products, including hemp fiber products, available for distribution in West Virginia shall register annually with the Department. This includes products manufactured in West Virginia, another state, or another country. Duration Jan-Dec each year WV Hemp …
Diversification Still Needed in West Virginia
West Virginia is once again facing uncertain economic times as COVID-19 threatens our everyday lives and major projects, such as the Atlantic Coast Pipeline project shutdown. Both serve as stark reminders of how suspectable economies focused on singular industrial giants are to an economic crisis. State economies based on resilient industries, such as agriculture, are more stable during emergencies because …
Updated Response Regarding Unsolicited Foreign Seeds
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA)released the following update regarding unsolicited foreign seeds: “The WVDA is working in conjunction with the United States Department of Agriculture-Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA-APHIS) to properly track, as well as intake unsolicited seeds from China. As we continue to gather more information, we are asking those who have received …
WVDA Continues Homesteading Series
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 …