Farming/Agriculture News

WVDA AWARDS OVER $3.3 MILLION TO STRENGTHEN LOCAL FOOD SUPPLY CHAIN

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) is announcing $3,340,273 in grant awards for 11 projects through the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program (RFSI). The awards include five Infrastructure Grants and six Equipment Grants aimed at boosting resilience in the state’s food supply chain. Middle-of-the-supply-chain activities include processing, aggregation, and/or distribution of Read More…

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Secretary of State Kris Warner applauds Legislature as West Virginia’s “Photo ID to Vote” legislation becomes law

Charleston, W.Va. – During the 2025 Regular Legislative Session the West Virginia Legislature overwhelmingly approved House Bill 3016, which requires a West Virginia voter to present photo identification at the polls in order to vote. The legislation was introduced earlier this year on behalf of Secretary of State Kris Warner and was signed into law yesterday. Read More…

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DoHS Strengthens Support for Child Welfare Workforce Through Trauma-Sensitive Initiatives

Child welfare professionals fulfill a vital mission, promoting child safety, well-being, and permanence. Each day, they work with individuals and families who have experienced significant trauma, which places them at heightened risk of developing secondary traumatic stress (STS), and, in some cases, experiencing trauma themselves. STS occurs when individuals absorb the firsthand trauma of others, Read More…