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.

From Mountain Eagle to Mountain Blueprint: Land reform for West Virginia’s future

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October 21, 2025

By Jim Branscome | West Virginia Watch “If Appalachia is to survive, land reform is a must.” — Jim Branscome, Mountain Eagle (Whitesburg, Kentucky), January 4, 1973 A half-century wait for […]

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