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Agriculture

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

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Agriculture Learning Activities

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

AgBeats Webinar Series
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Agritourism

Resources for and about agritourism businesses in West Virginia.

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Drought Resources

WVU Extension experts are available in every county and across the state to offer insights on how drought may affect this crops, including potential future harvests.

Upcoming Agriculture Events of Interest

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2023 Agriculture Webinar and Dinner Meeting Series

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Each winter, WVU Extension brings education, know-how and research right to your community through a series of educational dinner meetings. This year, we're offering a mix of virtual and in-person meeting opportunities across West Virginia for the 2023 agriculture education series!

Participants have the same opportunity to learn from WVU Extension specialists and industry experts about relevant topics to help you improve your own agricultural operations.

Register for Webinar on Navigating New Livestock Antibiotics Regulations

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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.

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:

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Find Local Foods

Learn how to add or update local food directory information