Coverage of agriculture-related news and issues affecting the Appalachian region, with a focus on sustainable farming, rural development, and the contributions of Black farmers. This category highlights how agriculture shapes the local economy and environment.
Jessica Caskey, an EDGE producer, had begun building a farm business—an effort now put on hold as funding was cut. By Crystal Good Black By God: The West Virginian was […]
From a 2025 Appalachian Foodways Practitioner Fellowship winner, a family dish with a reputation!
Under SB 226, farmers could sell up to 30 tons of animal feed annually, without paying inspection fees or getting a Commercial Feed Distributor permit — as long as the feed is produced exclusively on-site.
HB 4081 would create a new grant program under the WV Higher Education Policy Commission. Grant dollars could be used to purchase food, bandages, toothbrushes, soap, tampons or even the space needed to open a pantry.
The Face of Agritourism Growth & Rural Innovation in West Virginia
