March 18, 2025CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) is proposing aerial treatment of approximately 17,328 acres for the purpose of reducing significant impacts to forested lands within West Virginia caused by the Lymantria dispar (spongy moth aka gypsy moth). The WVDA proposes to treat these acres under the WVDA Cooperative State-County-Landowner (CSCL) Suppression Program. WVDA officials …
WVDA Proposes Lymantria Dispar Treatments for Spring 2025
March 13, 2025CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) is proposing aerial treatment of approximately 17,328 acres for the purpose of reducing significant impacts to forested lands within West Virginia caused by the Lymantria dispar (spongy moth aka gypsy moth). The WVDA proposes to treat these acres under the WVDA Cooperative State-County-Landowner (CSCL) Suppression Program. WVDA officials …
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Welcome to our Resources and Links page. Here, you’ll find a curated selection of valuable resources and helpful links to answer questions and help you make informed decisions. Whether you’re looking for educational materials, practical tools, or communities to connect with, we’ve got you covered. This page will continually be updated as we discover useful tools and information. For any …
Op Ed: Breaking the Cycle: Why WV Must Prioritize Local Food and Health
Facing what our new Governor describes as a “massive deficit” in our state budget, I can’t help but notice that Medicaid and PEIA are among the primary causes. This raises an important question. What could we have done over the past few decades to reduce these expenses? The answer is simple – promote healthier outcomes through better diet and nutrition. …
16th Winter Blues Farmers Market Returns with Over 120 West Virginia Agribusinesses
Charleston – The Winter Blues Farmers Market returns for its 16th year on March 1 to the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center from noon to 5 p.m. The Market wraps up the annual West Virginia Small Farm Conference (Feb. 26 – March 1), sponsored by WVU Extension and the West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA). More than 120 agribusinesses from …
WVDA Secures Legal Victory in Beekeeping Case
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) has achieved a major legal victory for farmers and beekeepers across the state. In November 2024, the WVDA intervened in the Kanawha County Circuit Court case Alex Urban v. City of South Charleston to defend the rights of West Virginians to engage in agricultural practices, including beekeeping. This effort was …