BBG 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.

Building Black Food Power Together: A New Agribusiness Co-op Academy Comes to West Virginia

By Black By God: The West Virginian A new program launching in early 2026 is asking Black farmers, food workers, and entrepreneurs in West Virginia to think beyond survival and […]

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