More and more producers are recognizing the opportunities inherent in agritourism and farm-based education. They see it as an extended growing season, where visitors yearning for a bucolic getaway are...
Greenmount Heritage LLC is a diversified, family-owned farm situated among the rolling hills of Rockingham County, VA. Greenmount Heritage is owned and operated by the Bailey family. Craig Bailey is...
The poultry industry is Virginia’s largest agricultural sector, supporting nearly 1,100 family farms and employing thousands of Virginians. According to an economic study [i], the poultry industry in...
What are the different dairy goat breeds? Chevre is one of the most common cheeses made from goat milk and can be found in most grocery stores. Many of us enjoy this delectable soft cheese, but don’t...
In honor of National Fried Chicken Day, we thought it would be fun to share some chicken facts, information and cooking tips! More Chickens Than People Did you know that chicken is the most common...
The work of WVU Extension Service is woven throughout the fabric of all 55 West Virginia counties. For more than 115 years, our faculty and staff have been carrying out WVU’s land-grant mission of...
The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) Veterans and Warriors to Agriculture has some exciting news to share! Earlier this month, the program officially became West Virginia Veterans and...
Milk is often referred to as nature’s perfect drink. Boasting nine essential nutrients milk has a complete panel of nutrition for any age person. To make it even better the ingredient list on a gallon...
When you think of youth programs in agriculture, the names that usually come to mind are FFA and 4-H. These two nationally recognized organizations remain top of the list when it comes to building...
What is the life of a dairy calf? Raising calves is filled with care and attention to ensure their health and success! Follow the typical life of a dairy calf to learn more about the decisions farmers...
“C’mon!” my husband shouted from the UTV. “The cows are in the hayfield!” I was in the barn filling buckets of feed. Our 11-year-old son and 13-year-old daughter were out bringing their show heifers...
Learn about different types of cows and bred cows in our Purebred vs. Commercial Cattle Blog! For beef cattle, there are many different production options available. This offers a great amount of...
What is the difference between dairy cows vs. beef cows? We had steaks last night for dinner (happens a lot in our house, when you raise beef cattle, beef in some form tends to be on the menu a lot!)...
Soil & Water Conservation Districts are the local “boots on the ground” available to educate, and provide expertise on conservation practices that can help conserve the natural resources on your farm and property.
Bob’s Market & Greenhouses was founded in 1970 by Robert “Bob” Barnitz and his wife, Corena. The business started as a roadside market selling fresh produce. Now in its 50th year of operation, Bob’s...
