WVSU Underfunded by $852 Million
State government has underfunded WVSU over the last three decades, according to federal government calculations. The HBCU, originally a land-grant institution, looks toward a future of agriculture.
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.
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Building Sustainable Food Systems in Charleston: A Journey to T&T Organic Farms
Celebrating Resilience in McDowell County
Feeding Our Future: Advocating for West Virginia’s Black Farmers Through Farm Bill Reforms
It's time for West Virginia to unite, ensuring the Farm Bill feeds our bodies and nourishes our collective future.
The Food Principle: “Roots Rising” Episode Spotlights West Virginia Farmer and Visionary Jason Tartt Sr.
"We just have to go back. Return to our roots, go back to what our ancestors were doing here, and the land will speak to us." ~ Jason Tartt
Did you know one of the country’s rare Black farmers lives right here in West Virginia?
Jason Tartt one of America's rare Black farmers lives right here in West Virginia, and he’s incorporating a myriad of crops, including hemp, on his farm to help heal the community.
Black Farmers Struggle For Finance And Support In West Virginia
"We are used and then left out"
Building Sustainable Food Systems in Charleston: A Journey to T&T Organic Farms
Celebrating Resilience in McDowell County
Feeding Our Future: Advocating for West Virginia’s Black Farmers Through Farm Bill Reforms
It's time for West Virginia to unite, ensuring the Farm Bill feeds our bodies and nourishes our collective future.
The Food Principle: “Roots Rising” Episode Spotlights West Virginia Farmer and Visionary Jason Tartt Sr.
"We just have to go back. Return to our roots, go back to what our ancestors were doing here, and the land will speak to us." ~ Jason Tartt
Did you know one of the country’s rare Black farmers lives right here in West Virginia?
Jason Tartt one of America's rare Black farmers lives right here in West Virginia, and he’s incorporating a myriad of crops, including hemp, on his farm to help heal the community.
Black Farmers Struggle For Finance And Support In West Virginia
"We are used and then left out"