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.
The James Beard Award is the highest honor an American chef can receive; it's worldwide recognition of Charleston-based Chef Paul's years of hard work and community building, and his win has garnered us great visibility.
The majority Black-owned business shows how prosperous our region can be.
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.
Celebrating Resilience in McDowell County
It's time for West Virginia to unite, ensuring the Farm Bill feeds our bodies and nourishes our collective future.
"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
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.
"We are used and then left out"
