AgriCULTURE

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.

Planting A Legacy: Girl Scouts Put Down Roots At Mear Mae’s Meadow

The visit On Thursday, October 22, Troop Leader Dr. Shanequa Smith accompanied 17 girls from Charleston’s multi-level Girl Scout Troop 10465, including Daisies, Brownies, Juniors, and a Cadette, on a […]

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How one Black WV urban farmer plans to use land acquisition, tea blends and alliances to nurture growth
The Land Didn’t Disappear Overnight
Salt, Slavery, and the Land that Built a University
How we got here: An exploration of Black land ownership and farming in West Virginia’s history 

Black By God is reporting on how Black farmers in West Virginia are rebuilding agricultural systems despite barriers to land, policy, and capital—highlighting what’s working, who’s leading, and how communities are adapting.

How a Wheeling nonprofit is tackling West Virginia’s Diabetes epidemic

FARMacy is building a network of farmers and agricultural producers throughout West Virginia to provide fresh produce to those who need it most.

From Exploring New Business Models to Global Expansion, Ample Growth Opportunities Exist For Black Farmers in West Virginia
WV farmers question Trump’s decision to import beef 

Local beef producers doubt the move will lower prices and believe it undercuts American farms.

Black Farmers in West Virginia Nearly Disappeared. This Is How Some Are Bringing the Land Back

From 504 Black-owned farms a century ago to just 31 today: Black By God examines how Black West Virginians are reclaiming farmland, legacy, and food systems.

Hope emerges for WV coalfields as judge orders partial reinstatement of cancelled $300M USDA grant

BBG Agriculture

From Black farmers to food justice, land ownership to climate, we cover how agriculture impacts our communities. It’s farming, policy, and innovation—told from the ground up, for us, by us.

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