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.

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.

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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"