WV: Rural/Farming
Toxic algae blooms are on the rise in WV, industrial farming a driving cause
Harmful algae bloom events are increasing, according to a recent analysis of EPA data from the advocacy group Environment America and have occurred …
Farm Bill extension could impact WV farmers
Despite the extension of the 2018 Farm Bill, many federal agriculture programs West Virginia farmers depend on won't be authorized to operate without …
Appalachian Region Focus of New Federal Food Business Grant Program
A new $40 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture will boost the resources and assistance for farmers and food businesses in Appalachia…
WV Leaders Talk Farm Bill at Rural Policy Summit
Rural West Virginia communities are struggling to recover from decades of disinvestment, and some are counting on the next Farm Bill to help propel …
Local Governments Work to Address West Virginia’s Housing Crisis
In Parkersburg, West Virginia local government officials have an innovative plan to address the region's housing crisis - getting 50 families into …
College Rankings: WV Schools Highlight Low Tuition, Specialized Programs
Each year, a number of publications release their rankings of top colleges and universities. While rankings can help folks understand a school's …
Black Farmers are Rebuilding Agriculture in Coal Country
By Natalie Peart for Yes! Media.Broadcast version by Nadia Ramlagan for West Virginia News Service reporting for the YES! Media-Public News Service …
WV Group Aims to Acquire Former Coal Land for New Farmers
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- To help the next generation of farmers, a West Virginia community farm group is raising funds to acquire land for future growers …
WV Small-Business Owners Decry Post Office Changes
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- As congressional Democrats call for an investigation into Postmaster General Louis DeJoy's recent cost-cutting measures at the U.…
West Virginians Can Get Free COVID Symptom Checks Online
CHARLESTON, W.Va. - The use of telemedicine is skyrocketing during the pandemic, and a new online tool is part of the trend, helping patients …
The Time's Right to Inspect Outdoors for Invasive Pests
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- While most people continue to stay home during the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Department of Agriculture says it's a good time …
High-Speed Internet Key to Economic Recovery in Appalachia
CHARLESTON, W.Va. - A rural phone cooperative based in Appalachia has brought some of the fastest Internet in the United States to mountain …