Ohio County Agriculture & Natural Resources
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There are a variety of programs related to horticulture, agriculture and natural
resources available for the residents of West Virginia. For a complete listing
of all the information we have about
lawns, gardens and pests, visit the main Extension website. If you’re a producer,
whether with large-scale animals or vegetables for your local market, visit our
farming section for more in-depth information about agriculture.
If you’re interested in learning about the all the things that make West Virginia wild and wonderful, including information on our natural resources, follow the link to learn more.
Extension Calling Podcast
- Choosing and Planting Fruit Trees
- Preventing seedling distress and failure
- Quality Hay Production Part 2
- Quality Hay Production Part I
- Extending the Market Growing Season
Ohio County Ag & Natural Resources News
WVU Extension Service empowers young entrepreneur to add bite to his business plan’s bark
Ten year old Zeb Helmick and his dad, Steve Helmick, started a pet treat company in Wheeling, West Virginia with the help of WVU Extension Service expertise and knowledge. They talk about the business and how it supports the local agriculture community.
Farmers Market
The West Virginia Department of Agriculture, Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program is to assist senior citizens with the purchase of fresh fruits and vegetables grown in West Virginia during the summer months. To qualify, you must be at least 60 years of age and meet the following income guidelines.
Household of 1 income is $21,590 per year, $1,800 per month.
Household of 2 income is $29,101 per year, $2,426 per month.
Those eligible seniors can sign up for the vouchers are their County Senior Centers after July 1. Please contact your local county senior centers for signup dates and locations. Vouchers can be used at participating markets around the state. A listing of those markets will be given out when eligible participants sign up. Only those fruits and vegetables that can be grown in West Virginia are eligible for purchase with the vouchers.
For more information regarding the program, please contact the West Virginia Department of Agriculture Marketing & Development Division at 304-558-2210 or Ohio County senior center can be reached at 304-232-6730.
Organizations
Ohio-Brooke County Farm Bureau
Meets the
3rd Tuesday, 7 p.m., at the West Liberty Fire Hall, West Liberty, WV.
Tri-State Beekeepers Association
Meets the 3rd Thursday, 7 p.m. at the Good Zoo, Oglebay, Wheeling, WV.
Contact Steve Roth at 304-242-9867 or
email him.
If your organization exists for the betterment of Agriculture and Natural Resources and you would like your meeting posted on this website please contact the Ohio County Extension office at 304-243-3673. Please have ready: the organization’s name, meeting time and place, and a valid contact, and if possible a web address.
Organizations may be removed from this site at any time for any reason.