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.
By Crystal Good | Black By God: The West Virginian Nobody hands you a story. You have to work for it the way you work land — with patience, with […]
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
