Agriculture

Practical economic strategies. Investments in local growers. Farm like the future depends on it.

Agribusiness & Farm Management

 

AgriTourism
Beginning Farmer

Farmers Market Safety Tips
Finance Management
Food Production Safety
Market Ready

Pesticide Education

Risk Management

Agriculture Learning Activities

Get educational activities for the agriculture arena to turn passions and interests into advanced, professional opportunities.

AgBeats Webinar Series

Agritourism

Resources for and about agritourism businesses in West Virginia.

Hard Cider
Agritourism By Region
Agritourism Resources

Beekeeping

 

Beekeeping
The Bees
Beekeeping Equipment

Horticulture

Bridge Grafting – Saving Tree Life Despite the Odds
Control Pests with Banker Plants

Elderberry
Fertilizing Grapes
Heritage Beans as a Commercial Crop for West Virginia
Magnolia Propagation
Propagating Plants Using Budding Method
Pruning Facts

Livestock

Beef Cattle

Poultry

Swine

Pasture, Hay & Forage

Animal Nutrition
Forage and Livestock Management after a Flood

Forage Crop Establishment
Forage Quality
Forage Species
Hay Management
Pasture Based Livestock
Pasture
Soil Fertility

Small Farm Center

 

Advocate
Farmers Markets
Small Farm Conference
Tools

Sustainable Agriculture

COVID-19 & Food Safety

SARE West Virginia

WV Local Foods Finder Map

Women in Agriculture

Annie's Project
Women in Agriculture Conference

Upcoming Agriculture Events of Interest

• Mar 31 - Jun 30
  West Virginia Extension Master Gardener Online Training

  Benefits of becoming a WVU Extension Master Gardener Among the many benefits for getting involved with the WVU Extension Master Gardener program, here are the highest-ranking...

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• Apr 7 - Apr 9
  West Virginia Beef Expo

  The West Virginia Beef Expo is one of the premier agricultural events in the state. The Expo serves as the showcase for all the major breeds in the state and displays the...

  Multipurpose Building & Arena

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• Apr 16
  North Fork Go-Getter 4-H Club Livestock Show Symposium

  Experts specializing in cattle, sheep, goats and swine will attend. Hands on training. Open to ages 5 and older. Topics include: NutritionSelectionDaily...

  Tri-County Fairgrounds

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• Nov 18 - Nov 19
  Women In Agriculture Conference

  The annual West Virginia Women in Agriculture Conference provides research-based and practical educational opportunities for agribusiness women while fostering networking and...

  The Resort at Glade Springs

   

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Recent Agriculture News

Register for Webinar on Navigating New Livestock Antibiotics Regulations

In 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration released expanded guidelines that, once fully implemented, will require prescriptions from a veterinarian to obtain medically important antimicrobial livestock medications that were previously available over-the-counter. 

To help producers navigate these new changes and understand how it affects their livestock operations, WVU Extension is hosting an interactive webinar session featuring expert guests from West Virginia University and the University of California, Davis.

Lease Recommendations for Land Owner & Tenants

Ben Goff, WVU Extension Agent in Mason and Putnam counties, offers recommendations for landowners and tenants who want to prepare for the upcoming farming season and work to minimize their respective risks.

Goff covers a variety of tips for farmers and landowners regarding farm leases, including:

Mid-Ohio Valley Fall 2021 Beef Quality Assurance Trainings

The fall 2021 WVU Extension BQA trainings will focus on topics including:

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