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Farm Fact: 1 in 6 West Virginians (many of them children and seniors) are food insecure on this . That means having lim...
10/16/2026

Farm Fact: 1 in 6 West Virginians (many of them children and seniors) are food insecure on this . That means having limited or uncertain access to enough safe, nutritious, and affordable food. WV farmers markets and food stands are helping bridge that gap by bringing fresh produce/meats/value-added products to previously underserved areas. The state's two food banks, Mountaineer and Facing Hunger, collect and supply food to tens of thousands each month.

WVDA Communications Director Beth Southern and Multi-Media Specialist Carrie Kirk attended the annual meeting of COSDA (...
10/15/2026

WVDA Communications Director Beth Southern and Multi-Media Specialist Carrie Kirk attended the annual meeting of COSDA (Communication Officers of State Dept. of Ag) this week in Maryland where they networked with other Comms professionals, learned about issues impacting the ag industry, and shared how the WVDA is handling communication decisions. Thanks for hosting, Maryland Department of Agriculture!šŸ¦€

October is National Farm to School Month! Farm to School connects schools and early care sites with local farmers and fo...
10/15/2026

October is National Farm to School Month!

Farm to School connects schools and early care sites with local farmers and food producers to provide fresh, locally grown foods while teaching students about agriculture, nutrition, and healthy eating.

Join the WVDA as we celebrate our farmers who grow our food, our schools who serve it, and our educators and families who help the next generation understand where their food comes from! Share your activities, adventures and locally grown favorites in the comments below!

Have questions about Farm to School? Contact Amanda Kittel at the WV Department of Agriculture at 304-558-2210.

Fun Farm Fact: Haven't harvested your šŸ„•šŸ„•šŸ„• yet? They're getting sweeter by the day! Light frost triggers carrots to conve...
10/15/2026

Fun Farm Fact: Haven't harvested your šŸ„•šŸ„•šŸ„• yet? They're getting sweeter by the day! Light frost triggers carrots to convert starches into sugars, improving their flavor. If you want to extend your crop, a thick mulch layer allows carrots to remain in the ground longer into late fall.

WV Grown Wednesday - Cooler nights mean fall camping, hunting and hiking season is here and this West Virginia producer ...
10/14/2026

WV Grown Wednesday - Cooler nights mean fall camping, hunting and hiking season is here and this West Virginia producer is bringing Appalachian comfort food along for the adventure.
Black Bear Provisions small-batch freeze-dried meals are made in West Virginia for hunters, hikers and campers, the meals also have a 5 year shelf life.
A little taste of home, even when youā€™re miles from it.

Fun Farm Fact: By midā€‘October, cooler temperatures (below 60Ā°F) cause honeybees to reduce foraging trips and focus on la...
10/14/2026

Fun Farm Fact: By midā€‘October, cooler temperatures (below 60Ā°F) cause honeybees to reduce foraging trips and focus on lateā€‘blooming plants such as aster and goldenrod. They still collect nectar and pollen, but activity is more sporadic. A healthy colony will have a lower population of worker bees than summer months and an ample store of honey, which they use to survive the winter.šŸ

šŸ¦‡Skip the wooden stakes, itā€™s garlic-planting season! Plant cloves this fall for a delicious harvest next summer.Whether...
10/13/2026

šŸ¦‡Skip the wooden stakes, itā€™s garlic-planting season! Plant cloves this fall for a delicious harvest next summer.

Whether itā€™s for your favorite recipes or warding off vampires, nowā€™s the time to get that garlic in the ground! šŸ¦‡

For more information on ideal planting days, check out the WVU Extention Garden Calendar. https://download.ext.wvu.edu/garden-calendar

Fun Farm Fact : The earliest pumpkin pie made in America was quite different than the pumpkin pie we enjoy today. Pilgri...
10/13/2026

Fun Farm Fact : The earliest pumpkin pie made in America was quite different than the pumpkin pie we enjoy today. Pilgrims and early settlers made pumpkin pie by hollowing out a pumpkin, filling the shell with milk, honey and spices and baking it.

Today, on National Farmersā€™ Day, weā€™re celebrating the hardworking farmers who keep West Virginia growing! From raising ...
10/12/2026

Today, on National Farmersā€™ Day, weā€™re celebrating the hardworking farmers who keep West Virginia growing! From raising livestock and growing crops to caring for our land and providing food for our communities, our farmers are at the heart of the Mountain State. Thank you to our WV farmers and farmers across the Nation.

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1900 Kanawha Boulevard E
Charleston, WV
25305

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Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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+13045582221

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