Press Archive
2024
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Rural Development invests $1.6 million to increase access to healthy foods in West Virginia
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Local Farmers Market uses mini grant to support local fresh produce
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Fresh, fruit, vegetables available to low income West Virginians
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Warwood Farmers Market Celebrates Opportunities, Affordable Fresh Produce, and Community Spirit
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West Virginia grapples with widespread drought, impacting local agriculture
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Program that expands food assistance in West Virginia paused due to lack of funding
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Gardening events, climate talk and survey, and summer concerts
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2023
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West Virginia Food & Farm Coalition partners with SNAP to help residents ‘stretch’ funds​
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Healthy Kids Inc., Mon County Center creating a model food hub
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Capitol Market planning SNAP-eligible holiday treat event Tuesday
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Mon County Center based Healthy Kids Inc. wins ARC Power Award
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Capitol Market prepares affordable Christmas Dinner kits for families in need
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MANCHIN SECURES MORE THAN $154 MILLION FOR WEST VIRGINIA IN FOUR 2024 FUNDING BILLS
2022​
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A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: Stakeholder Perspectives on Non-SNAP USDA Nutrition Programs
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America's food deserts start seeing influx of healthy foods thanks to federal funds
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Charleston City Council approves COVID relief funds for four organizations
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WVFFC secures funding for SNAP Stretch and new community grocery
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SNAP Stretch program leaders seek state funding for long-term sustainability
2021​​
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Community groups ask for coronavirus-relief funding for West Side grocer
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From garden to grocery: Keep Your Faith hopes to build new store
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West Virginia Cooks' Community Heritage Dinner draws focus to high-quality, locally sourced food
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SNAP Stretch program seeks $900,000 from American Rescue Act, plans to expand over 4 years
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WV Food and Farm Coalition raising money for food hub in Weston
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Local Farmer trying to Raise Money to Donate Eggs to Weston Food Pantry
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Hillbilly Farms Using Hydroponic System to Grow Fresh Produce
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Lewis County Man Gets Closer to Fundraiser Goal for Project That Will Benefit a Local Pantry
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Pallottine Foundation of Huntington Announces Healthy Communities Awards
2020​
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SNAP Stretch Program Gets New Funding Three Months After Running Out
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Additional Funding Allocated For SNAP Stretch Program (News Break)
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SNAP Stretch Program Runs Out of Funding, Agriculture Leaders Ask Governor for help
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CARES Act funding sought to keep SNAP Stretch going in pandemic
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SNAP Stretch Grows by 600 Percent, Helps 2,000 W.Va. Families
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Program That Boosts Families' Food Buys Runs Out of Funding (US News)
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Program That Boosts Families’ Food Buy Runs Out of Funding (AP News)
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SNAP Stretch Funds Depleted, Replenishment Being Sought, Officials Say
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SNAP Stretch Program Suspended After Surge In Participation Exhausts Funds
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SNAP Stretch Program Proves Successful, Seeks Additional CARES Act Funding
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SNAP Stretch Benefits Offered at Capitol Market's Outdoor Vendors
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Coalition Aims to Help W.Va. Farmers and Families With One Program
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Grant Helps Expand Healthy Food Access, Boost Agriculture in West Virginia
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Going to seed: Pandemic increases interest in fresh, local produce
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Grow Appalachia Meet & Greet with Foodshed Coordinator Eryn Neyer
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Small Farms & Artisans are Developing New Marketplace for NCWV
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Food Storage Hub Hopes to Grow Massive Possibilities for Weston
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Community Gardens Keep Growing (interview with Foodshed Coordinator Eryn Neyer)
2019
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WVU Extension Services and CDC Project Announces Community Partnerships
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Bill Aims to Get More W.Va. Produce Into State Agencies, Schools
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WVFFC Awarded Over One Million Dollars to Develop Agriculture into Economic Staple in West Virginia
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Growing For The Future- Op-ed for Senate Bill 383 Healthy Food Crop Block Grant
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​Good For our Farms Good For our People- Op-ed for Senate Bill 383 Healthy Food Crop Block Grant
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​The Path Forward: Farms for Health - Op-ed for Senate Bill 383 Healthy Food Crop Block Grant
2018
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SNAP users now able to shop at 19 W.Va. farmer markets with added benefits
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New program stretches SNAP benefits at local farmers markets​
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​Davis’ Verglas Media produces FarmFreshWV advertising campaign
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Caitlin Cook: Free summit will bring people together for 'food for all' (Gazette Opinion)
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Leslie Randall: House Farm Bill spells trouble, but there is one promising part (Gazette Opinion)
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WV Food and Farm Coalition sponsoring Hatfield-McCoy Heritage Food Dinner Series
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WV SNAP Stretch program doubling and tripling food dollars at farmers markets ​
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​Statewide Campaign promotes West Virginia’s Farmers Markets: Better Food makes a Better Day!
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Young West Virginia farmers have a website for information, resources
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Courtney Boyd: Anti-SNAP bills would harm small farms, WV economy (Gazette)​
2017​
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'Grow Your Market' training series coming to WVU Jackson's Mill
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WV Culinary Team: Sorghum mills a nearly lost tradition in Appalachia
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Wild Ramp Data a Snapshot of Regional Food and Farm Economy​
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With crop aggregation facility closed, WV Ag head vies for a different approach
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National Farmers Market Week highlights local produce, vendors
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Supporting Local Food and Farmers in West Virginia’s Greenbrier Valley​