County Offices — Agriculture Resource Guide 1

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Updated October 2019

This agriculture resource guide is a wonderful tool for anyone interested in agriculture to have on hand. Not only will you be able to find local agriculture service providers in your counties and regions, but you will also have a direct contact for each of the organizations listed. The guide will help you find local service providers, organizations that serve at the state and national levels, and also membership organizations that provide a great service to their members.

The guide is broken down into four different categories to make it easier to find the information you are looking for: County, Regional, State and National.

The COUNTY category includes organizations that serve specific to a single county. The counties are in alphabetical order from A to Z. The easiest way to use this portion of the resource guide is to find the county in which you are operating and look through the organizations that serve your county.

The REGIONAL category includes those organizations that provide services to agricultural producers in multiple counties throughout West Virginia. These organizations are listed in alphabetical order from A to Z and include a point of contact for each organization, as well as services they provide.

The STATE category includes organizations that serve agricultural producers in a statewide capacity and commonly have employees stationed in or serving various regions of the state. As with the other sections, the State category is listed in alphabetical order with a representative for each of the organizations listed.

The NATIONAL category includes organizations that have a presence in several states/regions or a nationwide mission. Many of these organizations are specific associations/membership organizations with very specific goals for members. The organizations, along with a point of contact, are listed alphabetically.

This resource guide aims to provide as much information and a comprehensive list of organizations to the agricultural producer as possible; however, it is likely that this guide has overlooked some resources, including service-providing organizations. If you are aware or are a part of an organization that wishes to be included, please contact West Virginia State University Extension Service at extension@wvstateu.edu with the organization’s information, services offered and contact information to be added to the guide.

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Regional Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

State Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

National Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

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Barbour CountyBarbour County Beekeepers education, training David Hunt dahunt62@yahoo.com (304) 457-4500 County: Barbour Philippi, WV

Barbour County Community Market Ron Wilson (304) 457-5774 County: Barbour 107 S. Main St. Philippi, WV 26416 heartandhandhouse.org

Natural Resources Conservation Service grants, cost share program EQIP, technical assistance, Farm Bill, Conservation Stewardship Program, water quality/erosion control, landscape planning Sarah Taylor-Goldizen, Acting District Conservationist Sarah.Taylorgoldizen@wv.usda.gov (304) 457-4516, ext. 102 Counties: Barbour, Taylor 16358 Barbour Co. Hwy Ste 5 Philippi, WV 26416

WV Conservation Agency: Tygarts Valley conservation and cost share programs. Candice Stone, District Manager TVCD@wvca.us (304) 457-3026 Counties: Barbour, Randolph, Taylor, Tucker, Upshur 16346 Barbour County Hwy Philippi, WV 26416 wvca.us/districts/tvcd.cfm

WVU Extension: Barbour County technical assistance: soil testing, pesticide recertification Jody Carpenter, Extension Agent JCarpe11@mail.wvu.edu (304) 457-3254 County: Barbour 16348 Barbour Co. Highway, USDA Bldg. Philippi, WV 26416 extension.wvu.edu/barbour

Berkeley CountyBerkeley Springs Farmers Market Ryan Golden, Market Master BSFMmanager@gmail.com (703) 244-9238 County: Berkeley 129 Fairfax St. Berkeley Springs, WV 25401

WVU Extension: Berkeley County technical assistance: Private Pesticide applicator materials and pesticide education programs, other programs: animal health, quality assurance, crop production and beginning farmer programs Mary Beth Bennett, Extension Agent mbbennett@mail.wvu.edu BerkeleyCountyExtension@mail.wvu.edu (304) 264-1936 County: Berkeley 400 W Stephen St. Suite 302 Martinsburg, WV 25401 extension.wvu.edu/berkeley

Boone CountyBoone County Farmers Market Robin Bunch Bailey mmsbunchbailey@hotmail.com (304) 369-5869 County: Boone Main St. (Ellis Mini Park) Madison, WV

WVU Extension: Boone County technical assistance: pesticide re-certification, soil testing, farmers market, food safety training David Roberts, Extension Agent David.Roberts@mail.wvu.eduLincolnCountyExtension@mail.wvu.edu (304) 369-5869 County: Boone 455 Foster Rd. Foster, WV 25081 extension.wvu.edu/boone

Braxton CountySutton Farmers Market Bobbi Barker kodiekins@yahoo.com (304) 765-5581 County: Braxton 101 2nd St. Sutton, WV 26601

WVU Extension: Braxton County technical assistance: research based information, workshops Ami Cook, Extension Agent Ami.Cook@mail.wvu.edu BraxtonCountyExtension@mail.wvu.edu (304) 765-2809 County: Braxton 307 Main St., Suite 301 Sutton, WV 26601 extension.wvu.edu/braxton

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Brooke CountyBrooke County Farmers Market Brittney Hervey-Farris brookecountyfarmersmarket@hotmail.com (304) 266-0402 County: Brooke 1901 Commerce St. Wellsburg, WV 26070

Brooke County Farmers Market Brittney Hervey-Farris brookecountyfarmersmarket@hotmail.com (304) 266-0402 County: Brooke 1500 Main St. Follansbee, WV 26037

WVU Extension: Brooke County technical assistance: county farmer markets, trainings on gardening, composting Norm Schwertfeger, Extension Agent Norm.Schwertfeger@mail.wvu.edu BrookeCountyExtension@mail.wvu.edu (304) 737-3666 County: Brooke 840 Charles St. Wellsburg, WV 26070 extension.wvu.edu/brooke

Cabell CountyBarboursville Farmers Market Brandi Beasley bbeasley@barboursville.org (304) 733-1500 County: Cabell Sadler Field Barboursville, WV

Central City Market Kenny Bolen (304) 525-1500 centralcitymarket@yahoo.com County: Cabell 555 14th St. W Huntington, WV 25704

Pullman Square Farmers Market Kym York-Blake (304) 633-1108 County: Cabell 220 9th St. Huntington, WV 25701

WVU Extension: Cabell County technical assistance: Food For Profit workshop, pesticides re-certification training, farmers market voucher vendor training, soil testing Evan Wilson, Extension Agent JEWilson@mail.wvu.edu CabellCountyExtension@mail.wvu.edu (304) 526-8458 County: Cabell 750 Fifth Ave., Room 309 Huntington, WV 25701 extension.wvu.edu/cabell

Calhoun CountyCalhoun County Farmers Market Bob Gregory bgregory@bereagardens.org (304) 655-7580 County: Calhoun Upper West Fork Community Bldg. Rt. 16 Chloe, WV 25235

Grantsville Farmers Market Daisy Fryman Daisy.Fryman@mail.wvu.edu (304) 354-6332 County: Calhoun Wayne Underwood Ball Field Grantsville, WV 26147

WVU Extension: Calhoun County technical assistance: gardening, live stock, high tunnel, pesticide re-certification Daisy Bailey, Extension Agent Daisy.Fryman@mail.wvu.edu CalhounCountyExtension@mail.wvu.edu (304) 354-6332 County: Calhoun 363 Main St., Suite 403 P.O. Box 680 Grantsville, WV 26147 extension.wvu.edu/calhoun

Clay CountyClay County Beekeepers  education, training/mentorships Marilyn Conley, President marilynjconley@gmail.com (304) 941-3035 County: Clay Big Otter, WV

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Clay County Farmers Market Elizabeth Hubbard hubbard.elizabeth@yahoo.com (304) 549-5848 County: Clay 246 Main St. Clay, WV 25043

WVU Extension: Clay County technical assistance: farmers market, pesticide recertification courses, consulting for home/market gardeners, honey bee intro courses, soil sampling Mike Shamblin, Extension Agent MDShamblin@mail.wvu.edu ClayCountyExtension@mail.wvu.edu (304) 587-4267 County: Clay 246 Main St., P.O. Box 119 Clay, WV 25043 extension.wvu.edu/clay

Doddridge CountyDoddridge County Farmers Market Crystal Hoover hoovercrystal@hotmail.com County: Doddridge West Union, WV

WVU Extension: Doddridge County technical assistance: animal health, fruit tree trimming, beekeeping, identifying edible mushroom Zona Hutson, Extension Agent Zona.Hutson@mail.wvu.edu DoddridgeCountyExtension@mail.wvu.edu (304) 873-1801 County: Doddridge 461 Main St. West Union, WV 26456 extension.wvu.edu/doddridge

Fayette CountyFayette County Beekeepers trainings, extraction service, co-op John Breneman, Jr. (304) 894-6064 County: Fayette Fayetteville, WV

Fayette County Farmer’s Market Christina Jefferies crisi373@aol.com fayettecountyfarmersmarket@gmail.com County: Fayette

Fayetteville location (304) 640-4037 312 North Court St. Fayetteville, WV 25840

Oak Hill location (304) 640-4038 791 Virginia St. Oak Hill, WV 25901

WVU Extension: Fayette County technical assistance: master gardener program Brian Sparks, Extension Agent BRSparks@mail.wvu.edu FayetteCountyExtension@mail.wvu.edu (304) 574-4253 County: Fayette 104 E. Wiseman Ave. Fayetteville, WV 25840 extension.wvu.edu/fayette

Gilmer CountyGilmer County Beekeepers trainings, education, sponsor a beekeeper Bobbi Cottrill bcottrill119@hotmail.com (304) 462-7416 County: Gilmer Glenville, WV

Gilmer County Farmers Market Mary Lee McPherson glenvillemarket@gmail.com (304) 462-8098 County: Gilmer 720 N Lewis St. Glenville, WV 26351

WVU Extension: Gilmer County technical assistance: gardening, live stock, high tunnel, pesticide re-certification Daisy Bailey, Extension Agent Daisy.Fryman@mail.wvu.edu GilmerCountyExtension@mail.wvu.edu (304) 462-7061 County: Gilmer 1217 Sycamore Run Rd. Glenville, WV 26351 extension.wvu.edu/gilmer

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Natural Resources Conservation Service grants, cost share program EQIP, technical assistance, Farm Bill, Conservation Stewardship Program, water quality/erosion control, landscape planning Jessica Ball, Acting District Conservationist Jessica.Ball@wv.usda.gov (304) 462-7171, ext. 3 County: Gilmer 201 East Main St. Glenville, WV 26351

Grant CountyGrant County Farmers Market Karen Keplinger grantcountyfarmersmarket@hotmail.com (304) 749-8133 County: Grant Municipal Parking Lot Petersburg, WV 26847

Natural Resources Conservation Service grants, cost share program EQIP, technical assistance, Farm Bill, Conservation Stewardship Program, water quality/erosion control, landscape planning Doris Brackenrich, District Conservationist Doris.Brackenrich@wv.usda.gov (304) 257-4702, ext. 102 County: Grant 8 Maple Hill Ave. Petersburg, WV 26847

USDA: Grant County Farm Service Agency commodity programs, conservation cost-share programs, disaster programs, low-interest loans Robert Reed, County Executive Director Robert.Reed@wv.usda.gov (304) 257-4702 County: Grant 8 Maple Hill, Suite 1 Petersburg, WV 26847 offices.sc.egov.usda.gov

WVU Extension: Grant County technical assistance: forage testing, animal health/vaccinations, wool marketing, pesticide re-certification Brad Smith, Extension Agent Brad.Smith@mail.wvu.edu (304) 257-4688 County: Grant 114 North Grove St. Petersburg, WV 26847 extension.wvu.edu/grant

Greenbrier CountyGreenbrier Valley Farmers Market Joanna Kiddle greenbriervalleyfarmersmarket@yahoo.com (304) 647-8195 County: Greenbrier Rt 219 and Arbuckle Ln. Lewisburg, WV 24901 greenbrierfarmersmarket.com

Lewisburg Farmers Market Audrey Hamilton hamiltona76@aol.com lewisburgfarmersmarket@gmail.com (304) 392-2478 County: Greenbrier 214 East Washington St. Lewisburg, WV 24901 lewisburgfarmersmarket.com

Natural Resources Conservation Service grants, cost share program EQIP, technical assistance, Farm Bill, Conservation Stewardship Program, water quality/erosion control, landscape planning Linda Ortiz, District Conservationist (304) 645-6172, ext. 103 County: Greenbrier 179 Northridge Dr. Lewisburg, WV 24901

Rainelle Farmer’s Market Rick McCall rainelleareaplanning@hotmail.com (304) 646-8888 County: Greenbrier 761 Kanawha Ave. Rainelle, WV 25962

Rupert Farmers Market Sarah McIlvaine (304) 445-6000 County: Greenbrier 716 Nicholas St. Rupert, WV 25984

USDA: Greenbrier County Farm Service Agency commodity programs, conservation cost-share programs, disaster programs, low-interest loans Debbie Echols, County Executive Director Debbie.Echols@wv.usda.gov (304) 645-6172 County: Greenbrier 179 Northridge Dr. Lewisburg, WV 24901 offices.sc.egov.usda.gov

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WVU Extension: Greenbrier County technical assistance: high tunnel building, plant/animal diseases, herbicide recommendation, grazing management plans, soil fertility Josh Peplowsky, Extension Agent Joshua.Peplowsky@mail.wvu.com GreenbrierCountyExtension@mail.wvu.edu (304) 647-7408 County: Greenbrier PO Box 586 Lewisburg, WV 24901 extension.wvu.edu/greenbrier

Hampshire CountyNatural Resources Conservation Service grants, cost share program EQIP, technical assistance, Farm Bill, Conservation Stewardship Program, water quality/erosion control, landscape planning Christi Hicks, District Conservationist Christi.Hicks@wv.usda.gov (304) 822-3020, ext. 101 County: Hampshire 500 E. Main St. Romney, WV 26757

WVU Extension: Hampshire County technical assistance Alexandria Straight, Extension Agent Alexandria.Straight@mail.wvu.edu HampshireCountyExtension@mail.wvu.edu (304) 822-5013 County: Hampshire 66 North High St. P.O. Box 1880 Romney, WV 26757 extension.wvu.edu/hampshire

Hancock CountyWeirton Farmers Market Carole Scheerbaum, Extension Agent (304) 564-3805 County: Hancock 104 N Court St #203 New Cumberland, WV 26047

WVU Extension: Hancock County technical assistance: pesticide re-certification, forms for soil testing Ann Balley, Program Assistant Elizabeth.Balley@mail.wvu.edu HancockCountyExtension@mail.wvu.edu (304) 564-3805 | (304) 564-3807 County: Hancock 104 N. Court St. #203, P.O. Box 457 New Cumberland, WV 26047 extension.wvu.edu/hancock

Hardy CountyNatural Resources Conservation Service grants, cost share program EQIP, technical assistance, Farm Bill, Conservation Stewardship Program, water quality/erosion control, landscape planning Doris Brackenrich, District Conservationist Doris.Brackenrich@wv.usda.gov (304) 530-2825, ext. 106 County: Hardy 223 North Main St. Moorefield, WV 26836

USDA: Hardy County Farm Service Agency commodity programs, conservation cost-share programs, disaster programs, low-interest loans Michael Biser, County Executive Director Michael.Biser@wv.usda.gov (304) 530-2826 County: Hardy 223 North Main St. Moorefield, WV 26836 offices.sc.egov.usda.gov/locator

WVU Extension: Hardy County farmer/producer education Alexandria Straight, Extension Agent Alexandria.Straight@mail.wvu.edu HardyCountyExtension@mail.wvu.edu (304) 530-0273 County: Hardy 144 Emergency Ln. Moorefield, WV 26836 extension.wvu.edu/hardy

Harrison CountyBridgeport Farmers Market Deb Workman 304-669-4340 County: Harrison Market Place at Charles Point Exit 124 off I-79 Bridgeport, WV bridgeportfarmersmarket.com

Clarksburg Farmers Market Micayla Ash micad1664@aol.com (304) 624-6077 County: Harrison Lot 210 Emily Dr. Clarksburg, WV cfmwv.com

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Salem Farmers Market Deanna Crowe cantbfound@aol.com (304) 623-0219 County: Harrison 158 E Main St. Salem, WV 26426

WVU Extension: Harrison County Samantha Cogle, Extension Agent SCogle@mail.wvu.edu HarrisonCountyExtension@mail.wvu.edu (304) 624-8650 County: Harrison 1117 Good Hope Pike Clarksburg, WV 26301 extension.wvu.edu/harrison

Jackson CountyJackson County Beekeepers Association education, training, bulk purchases, mentor program, discount on bee publications Mike Blessing, President mike@mikeblessing.com (304) 437-1221 County: Jackson Cottageville, WV jacksoncountybeekeepers.com

Jackson County Farmers Market Craig Canterbury (304) 372-3965 County: Jackson 120 McCraw St. Ripley, WV 25271

Natural Resources Conservation Service grants, cost share program EQIP, technical assistance, Farm Bill, Conservation Stewardship Program, water quality/erosion control, landscape planning Jackie Byars, District Conservationist Jackie.Byars@wv.usda.gov (304) 514-7185 County: Jackson 2118 Ripley Rd. Ripley, WV 25271

WVU Extension: Jackson County technical assistance: farm visits, evaluate farm, how to commercialize, beef, forage, optimizing beef management, loan equipment (head gate), community garden, calf pool & wool pool (selling local livestock international) John David Johnson, Extension Agent John.Johnson@mail.wvu.edu JacksonCountyExtension@mail.wvu.edu (304) 372-8199 | (304) 372-8249 County: Jackson 157 County Farm Rd. Cottageville, WV 25239 extension.wvu.edu/jackson

Jefferson CountyCharles Town Farmers Market Fiona Harrison, Market Manager charlestownfarmersmarket@gmail.com (304) 579-0924 County: Jefferson 100 S Samuel St. Charles Town, WV 25414

Natural Resources Conservation Service grants, cost share program EQIP, technical assistance, Farm Bill, Conservation Stewardship Program, water quality/erosion control, landscape planning Tim Canfield, District Conservationist Tim.Canfield@wv.usda.gov (304) 725-3471 County: Jefferson 209 E. 3rd St. Ranson, WV 25438

Shepherdstown Farmers Market Suzanne Behrmannr seedlings@earthlink.com (301) 730-7835 Counties: Jefferson King St. Shepherdstown, WV

USDA: Jefferson County Farm Service Agency commodity programs, conservation cost-share programs, disaster programs, low-interest loans Robyn Potter, County Executive Director Robyn.Potter@wv.usda.gov (304) 725-3471 County: Jefferson 209 E. 3rd Ave. Ranson, WV 25438 offices.sc.egov.usda.gov/locator

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WVU Extension: Jefferson County technical assistance: beginning farmers, workshops, pest/disease identification Emily Wells, Extension Agent Emily.Wells@mail.wvu.edu JeffersonCountyExtension@mail.wvu.edu (304) 728-7413 County: Jefferson 1948 Wiltshire Rd., Suite 3 Kearneysville, WV 25430 extension.wvu.edu/jefferson

Kanawha CountyCapitol Market Nichole Greene, Executive Director nichole@capitolmarket.net (304) 344-1905 County: Kanawha 800 Smith St. Charleston, WV 25301 capitolmarket.net

Clendenin Farmers Market (at Clendenin Health Center) Crystal Hawkins (304) 548-7272 County: Kanawha 107 Koontz Ave. Clendenin, WV 25045

Natural Resources Conservation Service grants, cost share program EQIP, technical assistance, Farm Bill, Conservation Stewardship program, water quality/erosion control, landscape planning Julie Stutler, District Conservationist Julie.Stutler@wv.usda.gov (304) 776-5256, ext. 108 County: Kanawha 418 Goff Mountain Rd. Crosslanes, WV 25313

Sissonville Farmers Market Jerry Layne farmersmarket@maranathawv.com County: Kanawha Maranatha Baptist Church One Maranatha Acres Charleston, WV 25312

West Side Farmers Market Beth Kerns Beth.Kerns@yahoo.com (304) 549-5813 County: Kanawha 1210 1st Ave. Charleston, WV 25302

WV Conservation Agency: Capitol conservation and cost share programs. Sue Brand, District Manager CCD@wvca.us (304) 759-0736 County: Kanawha 418 Goff Mountain Rd. Suite 102 Cross Lanes, WV 25313 wvca.us/districts

WVSU Extension Service extension@wvstateu.edu (304) 204-4305 County: Kanawha 100 Curtis House P.O. Box 1000 Institute, WV 25112-1000 wvstateu.edu/extension

WVU Extension: Kanawha County KanawhaCountyExtension@mail.wvu.edu (304) 720-9573 County: Kanawha 4700 MacCorkle Ave. SE, Suite 101 Charleston, WV 25304 extension.wvu.edu/kanawha

Lewis CountyNatural Resources Conservation Service grants, cost share program EQIP, technical assistance, Farm Bill, Conservation Stewardship program, water quality/erosion control, landscape planning Jessica Ball, Acting District Conservationist Jessica.Ball@wv.usda.gov (681) 533-4128 County: Lewis 24 Gateway Dr. Weston, WV 26452

The Riverfront Farmers Market Jeff Kraus (304) 269-7177 County: Lewis Weston, WV

WVU Extension: Lewis County technical assistance: soil testing, financial/farm management Bruce Loyd, Extension Agent bmloyd@mail.wvu.edu LewisCountyExtension@mail.wvu.edu (304) 269-4660 County: Lewis 104 Center Ave. Weston, WV 26452 extension.wvu.edu/lewis

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Lincoln CountyLincoln County Beekeepers Association training, education Yolanda Williamson yfae1313@gmail.com (304) 778-7200 County: Lincoln Branchland, WV

WVU Extension: Lincoln County technical assistance: pesticide re-certification, soil testing, farmers market, food safety training David Roberts, Extension Agent David.Roberts@mail.wvu.edu LincolnCountyExtension@mail.wvu.edu (304) 824-7911 County: Lincoln P.O. Box 438 8150A Court Ave. Hamlin, WV 25523 extension.wvu.edu/lincoln

Logan CountyWVU Extension: Logan County Dana Wright, Extension Agent Dana.Wright@mail.wvu.edu LoganCountyExtension@mail.wvu.edu (304) 792-8690 County: Logan Courthouse – Room 204, 300 Stratton St. Logan, WV 25601 extension.wvu.edu/logan

Marion CountyFairmont Farmers Market Julie Mallow masterbookkeeper@yahoo.com (304) 376-2143 County: Marion Corner of Madison & Adams Streets Veteran’s Square Fairmont, WV

Fairmont Farmers Market Julie Mallow masterbookkeeper@yahoo.com (304) 376-2143 County: Marion 1-79 TechnologyPark, NASA Blvd. Fairmont, WV

Fairview Farmers Market James Faber faberwana@aol.com (304) 775-3366 County: Marion 318 Main St. Fairview, WV 26570

Marion County Beekeepers training, education Nancy Postlethwait (304) 366-9938 County: Marion lpostlethwait@aol.com Fairmon, WV

Natural Resources Conservation Service grants, cost share program EQIP, technical assistance, Farm Bill, Conservation Stewardship program, water quality/erosion control, landscape planning Dustin Adkins, District Conservationist Dustin.Adkins@wv.usda.gov (304) 363-6912 County: Marion 49 Mountain Park Dr. White Hall, WV 26554

WVU Extension: Marion County technical assistance: soil testing, pesticide recertification Tina Cowger, Extension Agent TACowger@mail.wvu.edu MarionCountyExtension@mail.wvu.edu (304) 367-2772 County: Marion 314 Monroe St., Room 202, 2nd Floor Fairmont, WV 26555 extension.wvu.edu/marion

Marshall CountyMarshall County Farmers Market Esther Allen (304) 843-1170 County: Marshall Marshall County Fairgrounds 12th St. Moundsville, WV 26041

Marshall County Farmers Market Esther Allen (304) 686-3497 County: Marshall 71 Railroad St. Cameron, WV 26033

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WVU Extension: Marshall County technical assistance: soil sample testing, pesticide recertification Terri McGuire, Program Assistant Terri.McGuire@mail.wvu.edu MarshallCountyExtension@mail.wvu.edu (304) 843-1170 County: Marshall 126 Barn Dr. P.O. Box 309 Moundsville, WV 26041 extension.wvu.edu/marshall

Mason CountyMason County Farmers Market Joel Brennerman (304) 812-3633 County: Mason 1st St. Point Pleasant, WV 25550

New Haven Farmers Market Jeff Deweese (304) 593-2504 County: Mason New Haven Park New Haven, WV 25253

USDA: Mason County Farm Service Agency commodity programs, conservation cost-share programs, disaster programs, low-interest loans Daniel Shockey, County Executive Director Daniel.Shockey@wv.usda.gov (304) 675-2020 County: Mason 224 1st St. Point Pleasant, WV 25550 offices.sc.egov.usda.gov/locator

WVU Extension: Mason County Ben Goff, Extension Agent BGoff3@mail.wvu.edu MasonCountyExtension@mail.wvu.edu (304) 675-0888 County: Mason 525 Viand St. Point Pleasant, WV 25550 extension.wvu.edu/mason

McDowell CountyMcDowell County Commission on Aging (304) 436-6588, ext. 25 County: McDowell 725 Stewart St. Welch, WV 24801

McDowell County Commission on Aging (304) 436-6588, ext. 25 County: McDowell 10162 Marshall Hwy Bradshaw, WV 24801

WVSU Extension Service Nikki Honosky, Extension Agent nikki.honosky@wvstateu.edu (304) 320-5446 County: McDowell Welch, WV 24801

WVU Extension: McDowell County McDowellCountyExtension@mail.wvu.edu (304) 436-9006 County: McDowell 109 Wyoming St., Suite 204 Welch, WV 24801 extension.wvu.edu/mcdowell

Mercer CountyMercer County Tailgate Market Ernie Morgan mercercountytailgatemarket@gmail.com (304) 425-3079 County: Mercer 1397 Stafford Dr. Princeton, WV 24740

WVU Extension: Mercer County technical assistance Jodi Richmond, Extension Agent Jodi.Richmond@mail.wvu.edu MercerCountyExtension@mail.wvu.edu (304) 425-3079 County: Mercer 1500 West Main St. Princeton, WV 24740 extension.wvu.edu/mercer

Mineral CountyMineral County Farmers Market Stacey Huffman Stacey.Huffman@mail.wvu.edu (304) 788-3621 County: Mineral US 220S (Next to Wal-Mart) Keyser, WV 26726

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Mineral County Farmers Market Stacey Huffman Stacey.Huffman@mail.wvu.edu (304) 788-3621 County: Mineral Mineral County Fairgrounds Route 28 Fort Ashby, WV 26719

Mineral County Farmers Market Stacey Huffman Stacey.Huffman@mail.wvu.edu (304) 788-3621 County: Mineral W. Piedmont St. Playground Piedmont, WV 26750

Natural Resources Conservation Service grants, cost share program EQIP, technical assistance, Farm Bill, Conservation Stewardship program, water quality/erosion control, landscape planning Christi Hicks, District Conservationist Christi.Hicks@wv.usda.gov (304) 788-2332, ext. 108 County: Mineral 67 North Tornado Way, Suite 3 Keyser, WV 26726

WVU Extension: Mineral County technical assistance Stacey Huffman, Extension Agent MineralCountyExtension@mail.wvu.edu (304) 788-3621 County: Mineral 541 Harley O. Staggers Dr., Suite 2 Keyser, WV 26726 extension.wvu.edu/mineral

Mingo CountyWilliamson Farmers Market Maria Arnot marnot@mingodiabetes.com (304) 928-1704 County: Mingo Corner of Vinson St. & 2nd Ave. Williamson, WV 25661

WVU Extension: Mingo County Mark Whitt, Extension Agent Mark.Whitt@mail.wvu.edu MingoCountyExtension@mail.wvu.edu (304) 235-2692 County: Mingo 815 Alderson St., Room 103 Williamson, WV 25661 extension.wvu.edu/mingo

Monongalia CountyArnettsville Farmers Market Laura Himes topfiedavid@aol.com (304) 278-7215 County: Monongalia 4120 Fairmont Rd. Morgantown, WV 26501

Monongalia County Beekeepers Association education Debbie Martin debbeez7@yahoo.com (304) 367-9488 County: Monongalia Westover, WV mrotha.com/moncobkr2

Morgantown Farmer’s Market Caitlin Diehl, Market Manager mfmgamanager@gmail.com (304) 291-7201 County: Monongalia 415 Spruce St. Morgantown, WV 26505 morgantownfarmersmarket.org

Natural Resources Conservation Service grants, cost share program EQIP, technical assistance, Farm Bill, Conservation Stewardship program, water quality/erosion control, landscape planning Dustin Adkins, District Conservationist Dustin.Adkins@wv.usda.gov (304) 291-4377, ext. 112 County: Monongalia 201 Scott Ave. Morgantown, WV 26508

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WVU Extension: Monongalia County technical assistance: training, soil testing, hay/forage testing, high tunnel assembling, H.R. Scott, Extension Agent HRScott@mail.wvu.edu MonongaliaCountyExtension@mail.wvu.edu (304) 291-7201 County: Monongalia 34 Commerce Dr., Suite 106 Morgantown, WV 26501 extension.wvu.edu/monongalia

WVU Medicine/Wellness Center Farmers Market Eric Smith, Program Coordinator esmith2@wvumedicine.org farmersmarket@hsc.wvu.edu (304) 293-1819 County: Monongalia 1 Medical Center Dr. Morgantown, WV 26506 wvumedicine.org/thewellnesscenter/programs-and-classes/farmers-market

Monroe CountyNatural Resources Conservation Service grants, cost share program EQIP, technical assistance, Farm Bill, Conservation Stewardship program, water quality/erosion control, landscape planning Linda Ortiz, District Conservationist linda.ortiz@wv.usda.gov (304) 772-3006 County: Monroe 535 North St. Union, WV 24983

USDA: Monroe County Farm Service Agency commodity programs, conservation cost-share programs, disaster programs, low-interest loans Charles C. Parker, Jr., County Executive Director Charles.Parker@wv.usda.gov (304) 772-3006 County: Monroe P.O. Box 497 Union, WV 24983 offices.sc.egov.usda.gov/locator

WVU Extension: Monroe County technical services: pest identification, pesticide recertification, high tunnel building training, orchard testing Brian Wickline, Extension Agent Brian.Wickline@mail.wvu.edu MonroeCountyExtension@mail.wvu.edu (304) 772-3003 County: Monroe P.O. Box 238 261 Health Center Dr. Union, WV 24983 extension.wvu.edu/monroe

Morgan CountyBerkeley Springs Farmers Market Jane Davis, Market Manager BSFMmanager@gmail.com (304) 258-8400 County: Morgan 129 Fairfax St. Berkeley Springs, WV 25411 berkeleyspringsfarmersmarket.org

WVU Extension: Morgan County technical assistance: educational programs Cindy Smalley, County Program Coordinator Cindy.Smalley@mail.wvu.edu MorganCountyExtension@mail.wvu.edu (304) 258-8400 County: Morgan 129 Fairfax St. Berkeley Springs, WV 25411 extension.wvu.edu/morgan

Nicholas CountyNatural Resources Conservation Service grants, cost share program EQIP, technical assistance, Farm Bill, Conservation Stewardship program, water quality/erosion control, landscape planning Andy Sentz, District Conservationist Andy.Sentz@wv.usda.gov (304) 618-6126 County: Nicholas and Webster 449 Water St., Rm. 211 Summersville, WV 26651

Richwood Farmers Market Barb Radcliff richwoodpantry@hotmail.com (304) 846-4479 County: Nicholas 44 East Main St. Richwood, WV 26261

Summersville Farmers and Artisans Market Judy Stanley hiddenspringsfarmswv@gmail.com (304) 619-9684 County: Nicholas 400 Broad St. (Summersvillve City Hall) Summersville, WV 26651

Summersville Tailgate Market Dale Beaver (304) 872-7056 County: Nicholas 1119 Broad St. Summersville, WV 26651

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WVU Extension: Nicholas County technical assistance: master gardener program Brian Sparks, Extension Agent BRSparks@mail.wvu.edu NicholasCountyExtension@mail.wvu.edu (304) 872-7898 County: Nicholas 715 Main St., Suite 100 Summersville, WV 26651 extension.wvu.edu/nicholas

Ohio CountyGrow Ohio Valley Foood hub, CSA, mobile farmers market, wholesale sales Ken Realta, Executive Director Ken@GrowOV.org (304) 233-4769 County: Ohio 1006 Grandview St. Wheeling, WV 26003 growov.org

Warwood Farmers Market Matt Rafa warwoodfarmersmarket@gmail.com (304) 460-5519 County: Ohio 1501 Warwood Ave. Wheeling, WV 26003

Wheeling Farmers Market Eleane Jackson Eleane@peoplepc.com (740) 633-6648 County: Ohio 1225 National Rd. Wheeling, WV 26003

Wheeling Farmers Market Eleane Jackson Eleane@peoplepc.com (740) 633-6648 County: Ohio Elm Terrace Plaza (Ben Franklin parking lot at the Elm Terrace Shopping Center) Wheeling, WV 26003

WVU Extension: Ohio County technical assistance: farm business management, risk management safety training, forest management planning, on-farm food safety, soil testing, pesticide re-certification, farmers market/nutrition training, GAP certification (food safety) Karen Cox, Extension Agent Karen.Cox@mail.wvu.edu OhioCountyExtension@mail.wvu.edu (304) 234-3673 County: Ohio 51 16th St., Room 301 Wheeling, WV 26003 extension.wvu.edu/ohio

Pendleton CountyNatural Resources Conservation Service grants, cost share program EQIP, technical assistance, Farm Bill, Conservation Stewardship program, water quality/erosion control, landscape planning Doris Brackenrich, District Conservationist Doris.Brackenrich@wv.usda.gov (304) 358-2285, ext. 102 County: Pendleton 1205 Petersburg Pike Franklin, WV 26807

Pendleton County Farmers Market Rosalie Santerre Rosey.Santerre@gmail.com (304) 249-5817 County: Pendleton Treasure Mountain Festival Building Confederate Rd. Franklin, WV 26807

USDA: Pendleton County Farm Service Agency commodity programs, conservation cost-share programs, disaster programs, low-interest loans Kelly Rumer, County Executive Director Kelly.Rumer@wv.usda.gov (304) 358-2285 County: Pendleton 1205 Petersburg Pike Franklin, WV 26807 offices.sc.egov.usda.gov/locator

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WVU Extension: Pendleton County technical assistance: strategic crop forage management, pasture and grazing systems, soil testing, crop storage technologies, integrated pest management training, nutrient and waste management solutions, value-added products, precision agriculture, and telemarketing of yearling cattle and calf marketing pool Dave Seymour, Extension Agent Dave.Seymour@mail.wvu.edu PendletonCountyExtension@mail.wvu.edu (304) 358-2286 County: Pendleton 299 Confederate Rd. P.O. Box 96 Franklin, WV 26807 extension.wvu.edu/pendleton

Pleasants CountyPleasants Area Farmers Market Sherry Byrd rockrunstockfarm@gmail.com (304) 684-2521 County: Pleasants 2nd St., between Washington and George St. Marys, WV 26170 localharvest.org/pleasants-area-farmers-market-M21741

WVU Extension: Pleasants County soil testing Dianna Lewis, Extension Agent Dianna.Lewis@mail.wvu.edu PleasantsCountyExtension@mail.wvu.edu (304) 684-2448 County: Pleasants 605 Cherry St. P.O. Box 269 St. Marys, WV 26170 extension.wvu.edu/pleasants

Pocahontas CountyNatural Resources Conservation Service grants, cost share program EQIP, technical assistance, Farm Bill, Conservation Stewardship program, water quality/erosion control, landscape planning Linda Ortiz, District Conservationist Linda.Ortiz@wv.usda.gov (304) 427-3009 County: Pocahontas 16000 Seneca Trail Buckeye, WV 24924

Pocahontas County Farmers Market April Moncrief amonpangirl@gmail.com (304) 572-3087 County: Pocahontas First Ave. next to Mini Park on Greenbrier River Bank Marlington, WV 24954

Pocahontas County Farmers Market Tolly Peuleche tpeuleche@gmail.com (304) 339-6524 County: Pocahontas Green Bank Market Henry’s Quick Stop Parking Lot US Rt. 92, Potomac Highland Trail Greenbank, WV 24944

Pocahontas County Farmers Market Tolly Peuleche tpeuleche@gmail.com (304) 339-6524 County: Pocahontas Linwood Library Parking Lot 1 Snowshoe Drive Linwood, WV 26209

USDA: Pocahontas County Farm Service Agency commodity programs, conservation cost-share programs, disaster programs, low-interest loans Eric Rose, County Executive Director Eric.Rose@wv.usda.gov (855) 853-2983 County: Pocahontas 16000 Seneca Trl #A Buckeye, WV 24924 offices.sc.egov.usda.gov/locator

WVU Extension: Pocahontas County technical assistance: soil analysis, nutrient management, livestock management, classes on various subjects (horticulture, livestock, risk management, pesticide applications, etc), programs on entomology, nutrient management, reclamation, forestry, forages, pesticides, horticulture, plant pathology Gregory Hamons, Extension Agent Greg.Hamons@mail.wvu.edu PocahontasCountyExtension@mail.wvu.edu (304) 799-4852 County: Pocahontas 900 E. 10th Ave. Marlinton, WV 24954 extension.wvu.edu/pocahontas

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Preston CountyKingwood Farmers’ Market Bill Shockey Bill.Shockey@mail.wvu.edu (304) 329-1391 County: Preston James Clark McGrew House 109 E. Main St. Kingwood, WV 26537

Natural Resources Conservation Service grants, cost share program EQIP, technical assistance, Farm Bill, Conservation Stewardship program, water quality/erosion control, landscape planning Dustin Adkins, District Conservationist Dustin.Adkins@wv.usda.gov (304) 441-3767 County: Preston 157 Plaza Court, Suite 13 Kingwood, WV 26537

Preston County Beekeepers training, education David Shahan thebeeman66@gmail.com (304) 841-3260 County: Preston Kingwood, WV

Preston County Growers Organization co-op Joyce Shafer jeshafer@frontiernet.net info@prestongrowers.com (304) 276-1153 County: Preston 24417 N. Preston Bruceton Mills, WV 26525 prestongrowers.com

Rowlesburg Farmers Market Crystal Dean (304) 454-9698 County: Preston Szilagyi Center 20 Buffalo St. Rowlesburg, WV 26425

USDA: Preston County Farm Service Agency commodity programs, conservation cost-share programs, disaster programs, low-interest loans Roger Poling, County Executive Director Roger.Poling@wv.usda.gov (304) 329-1923 County: Preston 157 Plaza Ct., Ste. 13 Kingwood, WV 26537 offices.sc.egov.usda.gov/locator

WVU Extension: Preston County technical assistance: livestock health and marketing, local food production and farm to table initiatives, farm management and grassland production William Shockey, Extension Agent Bill.Shockey@mail.wvu.edu PrestonCountyExtension@mail.wvu.edu (304) 329-1391 County: Preston 115 West Court St. Kingwood, WV 26537 extension.wvu.edu/preston

Putnam CountyPutnam Farmers’ Market Elizabeth Mosteller theputnamfarmersmarket@gmail.com (304) 924-1736 County: Putnam 971 WV RTE 34 Suite 12 Hurricane, WV 25526 putnamfarmersmarket.weebly.com

WVU Extension: Putnam County technical assistance: cattle and forage improvement (Southern Bull Test, dinner meetings, Farm Bureau meetings), soil testing/analysis, pesticide re-certification, risk management Ben Goff, Extension Agent BGoff3@mail.wvu.edu PutnamCountyExtension@mail.wvu.edu (304) 586-0217 County: Putnam 12093 Winfield Rd., STE 6 Winfield, WV 25213 extension.wvu.edu/putnam

Raleigh CountyBeckley Uptown Farmers Market David Richmond David.Richmond@mail.wvu.edu (304) 255-9321 County: Raleigh Parking Structure on Neville St. Beckley, WV

Raleigh County Beekeepers Cooperative Association training, education Mark Lilly raleighcobees@yahoo.com (304) 575-6114 County: Raleigh 105 Adair St., Suite 208 Beckley, WV 25801 raleighcountybeekeepers.com

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WVU Extension: Raleigh County educational programming, plant disease and insect Identification, soil testing, all phases of agricultural assessment and problem solving, farm management David Richmond, Extension Agent David.Richmond@mail.wvu.edu RaleighCountyExtension@mail.wvu.edu (304) 255-9321 County: Raleigh 410 Neville St. Beckley, WV 25801 extension.wvu.edu/raleigh

Randolph CountyElkins Farmers Market Jodi Burnsworth elkinsfarmersmarket@gmail.com (304) 636-3467 County: Randolph 315 Railroad Ave. Elkins, WV 26241

WVU Extension: Randolph County Jody Carpenter, Extension Agent JCarpe11@mail.wvu.edu RandolphCountyExtension@mail.wvu.edu (304) 636-2455 County: Randolph 32 Randolph Ave., Suite 102 Elkins, WV 26241 extension.wvu.edu/randolph

Ritchie CountyRitchie County Farmers Market Alex Straight and Hans Straight Alexandria.Straight@mail.wvu.edu hansrcfrn@yahoo.com Alex: (304) 643-5200 Hans: (304) 643-4187 County: Ritchie Municipal Building Harrisville, WV 26362

WVU Extension: Ritchie County technical assistance: farming/production resourcing, plant identification, soil sampling Stephanie Deem, Extension Agent SMDeem@mail.wvu.edu RitchieCountyExtension@mail.wvu.edu (304) 643-5200 County: Ritchie 1608 E. Main St. Harrisville, WV 26362 extension.wvu.edu/ritchie

Roane CountyAmma Farmers Market Brandy Brabham Brandy.Brabham@mail.wvu.edu (614) 535-8789 County: Roane 3401 Amma Rd. Amma, WV 25005

Spencer Farmers Market Mark Pauley, Market Manager marketspencerwv@gmail.com (304) 927-1640 County: Roane 210 Bowman St. Spencer, WV 25276

Walton Farmers Market Brandy Brabham Brandy.Brabham@mail.wvu.edu (304) 927-0975 County: Roane Walton Community Building Walton, WV 25286

WVU Extension: Roane County technical assistance: farmer education/outreach, trainings on business planning, grant writing, food safety Brandy E. Brabham, Extension Agent Brandy.Brabham@mail.wvu.edu RoaneCountyExtension@mail.wvu.edu (304) 927-0975 | (304) 927-0976 County: Roane 110 Parking Plaza Spencer, WV 25276 extension.wvu.edu/roane

Summers CountySummers County Farmers Market David Richmond David.Richmond@mail.wvu.edu (304) 466-7113 County: Summers 505 Stokes Dr. Hinton, WV 25951

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WVU Extension: Summers County technical assistance: educational programming, plant disease and insect Identification, soil testing, all phases of agricultural assessment and problem solving, farm management David Richmond, Extension Agent David.Richmond@mail.wvu.edu RaleighCountyExtension@mail.wvu.edu (304) 466-7113 County: Summers 451 1st Ave., Suite 200 Hinton, WV 25951 extension.wvu.edu/summers

Taylor CountyHardCore Hunters Farmers Market Sam McCloy, Jeremy Bolyard info@hchunters.com (304) 265-9278 County: Taylor 1102 West Main St. Grafton, WV 26354 hchunters.com

WVU Extension: Taylor County Technical support: calf pool, soil and forage testing, pesticide recertification, educational programming, plant health issues identification and prevention/control recommendations, insect identification John Murray, Extension Agent John.Murray@mail.wvu.edu TaylorCountyExtension@mail.wvu.edu (304) 265-3303 County: Taylor 7 Hospital Plaza Grafton, WV 26354 extension.wvu.edu/taylor

Tucker CountyTaste of Tucker Farmers Market Jesica Streets Jesica.Streets@mail.wvu.edu TuckerCountyExtension@mail.wvu.edu (304) 478-2949, ext. 335 County: Tucker Mill Race Park Parsons, WV 26287

Taste of Tucker Farmers Market Jesica Streets Jesica.Streets@mail.wvu.edu TuckerCountyExtension@mail.wvu.edu (304) 478-2949, ext. 335 County: Tucker Thomas Riverfront Thomas, WV 26292

Taste of Tucker Farmers Market Jesica Streets Jesica.Streets@mail.wvu.edu TuckerCountyExtension@mail.wvu.edu (304) 478-2949, ext. 335 County: Tucker Parsons Courthouse 211 1st St. Parsons, WV 26287

WVU Extension: Tucker County technical support: farmers market, pesticide recertification Jesica Streets, Extension Agent Jesica.Streets@mail.wvu.edu TuckerCountyExtension@mail.wvu.edu (304) 478-2949, ext. 335 County: Tucker 215 1st St. Parsons, WV 26287 extension.wvu.edu/tucker

Tyler CountySistersville Farmers Market Terry Wiley potential628@rocketmail.com (304) 652-2399 County: Tyler 701 Wells St. Sistersville, WV 26175

WVU Extension: Tyler County technical assistance: soil testing, production, management, and marketing advice David Snively, Extension Agent David.Snively@mail.wvu.edu TylerCountyExtension@mail.wvu.edu (304) 758-2101 County: Tyler 311 Main St. Middlebourne, WV 26149 extension.wvu.edu/tyler

Upshur CountyBuckhannon Farmers’ Market Stacie Wentz bufarmersmarket@gmail.com (304) 613-6560 County: Upshur Madison & Springs St. (Jawbone Park) Buckhannon, WV 26201

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Upshur County Beekeepers trainings, education, demonstrations, extractions, mentor program Delmuth Kelly, Past President (304) 472-0184 County: Upshur Buckhannon, WV

WVU Extension: Upshur County technical assistance: soil and forage testing, pesticide recertification, Livestock Association, Strawberry growers program Natasha Harris, Extension Agent Natasha.Harris@mail.wvu.edu UpshurCountyExtension@mail.wvu.edu (304) 473-4208 County: Upshur 91 West Main St., Suite B Buckhannon, WV 26201 extension.wvu.edu/upshur

Wayne CountyCeredo Farmers Market Linn Salmons, City Clerk cityclerk@townofceredo.com (304) 453-1041 County: Wayne Ceredo Kenova Park Ceredo, WV 25507

Dunlow Farmers Market Robin Staulding (304) 385-4919 County: Wayne Rt. 152 Dunlow, WV 25511

Refresh Appalachia training, market access, distribution services for farmers Adam Hudson, Director ahudson@refreshappalachia.com info@coalfield-development.org (304) 501-4755 County: Wayne PO Box 1133 Wayne, WV 25570

Wayne County Co-Op Farmers Market Robin Spaulding robin.maynard-spaulding@waynecountyfarmersco-op.com (304) 385-4919 County: Wayne Permanent location to be announced

WVU Extension: Wayne County Evan Wilson, Extension Agent JEWilson@mail.wvu.edu WayneCountyExtension@mail.wvu.edu (304) 272-6839 County: Wayne 27572 East Lynn Rd. Wayne, WV 25570 extension.wvu.edu/wayne

Webster CountyCowen Farmers Market Homer Malcomb, Cowen City Council President papwms@frontiernet.net (304) 644-2594 County: Webster Dollar Store Parking Lot 7145 Webster Rd. Cowen, WV 26206

Webster County Farmers Market Mike Hall, Extension Agent MLHall@mail.wvu.edu (304) 847-2727 County: Webster Bakers Island City Park Webster Springs, WV 26288

WVU Extension: Webster County technical assistance: forage Mike Hall, Extension Agent MLHall@mail.wvu.edu WebsterCountyExtension@mail.wvu.edu (304) 847-2727 County: Webster 114 Bennett Ave., P.O. Box 348 Webster Springs, WV 26288 extension.wvu.edu/webster

Wetzel CountyWetzel County Farmers Market Holly Giovinazzo holls.morgan@gmail.com (304) 771-8482 County: Wetzel Bruce Park Chesnut St., Rt. 2 New Martinsville, WV 26155

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WVU Extension: Wetzel County technical assistance Mollie Toppe, Extension Agent WetzelCountyExtension@mail.wvu.edu (304) 455-0934 County: Wetzel 2213 Mountaineer Highway New Martinsville, WV 26155 extension.wvu.edu/wetzel

Wirt CountyWirt County Farmers Market Callie Daugherty, Extension Agent Callie.Daugherty@mail.wvu.edu (304) 275-3101 County: Wirt P.O. Box 700 181 Court St. Elizabeth, WV 26143

WVU Extension: Wirt County technical assistance: submitting soil samples and forage samples for evaluation and ID of plants, insects, and diseases Callie Daugherty, Extension Agent Callie.Daugherty@mail.wvu.edu WirtCountyExtension@mail.wvu.edu (304) 275-3101 County: Wirt P.O. Box 700 181 Court St. Elizabeth, WV 26143 extension.wvu.edu/wirt

Wood CountyWVU Extension: Wood County technical assistance: farm management, soil testing, fertility recommendation J.J. Barrett, Extension Agent JJ.Barrett@mail.wvu.edu WoodCountyExtension@mail.wvu.edu (304) 424-1960 County: Wood 1 Courthouse Square, Suite 408 Parkersburg, WV 26101 extension.wvu.edu/wood

USDA: Wood County Farm Service Agency commodity programs, conservation cost-share programs, disaster programs, low-interest loans Eleanor Porter, County Executive Director Eleanor.Porter@wv.usda.gov (304) 422-9072 Counties: Wood, Ritchie, Pleasants, Wirt 91 Boyles Ln. Parkersburg, WV 26104 offices.sc.egov.usda.gov/locator

Wyoming CountyMullens Opportunity Center Farmers Market Charlene Cook (304) 294-6188 County: Wyoming 300 Front St Mullens, WV 25882

WVU Extension: Wyoming County technical assistance: free soil testing and garden calendars Stephanie Lusk, Extension Agent Stephanie.Lusk@mail.wvu.edu WyomingCountyExtension@mail.wvu.edu (304) 732-0041 County: Wyoming 155 Park St. P.O. Box 160 Pineville, WV 24874 extension.wvu.edu/wyoming

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Alderson Community Market Rick Allen, Executive Director Allen.Rick9@gmail.com aldersonmarket@gmail.com (681) 318-3125 Counties: Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers 1447 E Riverview Ave. Alderson, WV 24910

Appalachian Regional Commission competitive grants for co-ops in distressed counties James Bush, Program Manager James.E.Bush@wv.gov (304) 558-2234 West Virginia Development Office State Capitol Complex Building 6, Room 553 Charleston, WV 25305 arc.gov/appalachian_region/westvirginia.asp

Corridor G Beekeepers training, education James Meadows jamesreecemeadows@gmail.com (304) 343-6352 Chapmanville, WV

Eastern Angora Goat and Mohair Association newsletter, a farm listing on the website and access to participate in the Mohair pool Colleen Reed, President giantcricketfarm@gmail.com (540) 364-4728 9424 Mountjoy Rd. Marshall, VA 20115 angoragoats.com

Eastern Bison Association marketing, production, animal health, public information, research, and as a medium for trading breeding stock for herd improvement Quinn Kahrig, Regional Director ebabison@gmail.com kahrigbisonranch@gmail.com (740) 827-3293 50380 Crawford Rd. Woodsfield, OH 43793 ebabison.org

Eastern Panhandle Conservation District conservation and cost share programs. Sherry Duncan, District Manager EPCD@wvca.us (304) 263-4376 Counties: Berkeley, Jefferson, Morgan 151 Aikens Center, Suite 2 Martinsburg, WV 25404 wvca.us/districts

Elk Conservation District conservation and cost share programs. Suzie Steele, District Manager ECD@wvca.us (304) 765-2535 Counties: Braxton, Clay, Nicholas, Webster 740 Airport Rd. Sutton, WV 26601 wvca.us/districts

Future Harvest education, networking, advocacy Dena Leibman, Executive Director dena@futureharvestcasa.org futureharvestcasa@gmail.com (410) 549-7878 1114 Shawan Rd., Suite 1 Cockeysville, MD 21030 futureharvestcasa.org

Geezer Ridge Farm Beekeeping Group beginning beekeeping classes, monthly lecture series Ed Forney geezerridgefarm@gmail.com (304) 702-3848 173 Rooney Rd. Hedgesville, WV 25427

Greenbrier Valley Conservation District conservation and cost share programs. Lynn Woods, District Manager GVCD@wvca.us (304) 645-6173 Counties: Greenbrier, Monroe, Pocahontas 79 Northridge Dr. Lewisburg, WV 24901 wvca.us/districts

Guyan Conservation District conservation and cost share programs. Jennifer Gilbert, District Manager GCD@wvca.us (304) 528-5718 Counties: Boone, Cabell, Lincoln, Logan, Mingo, Wayne 2631 5th Street Rd. Huntington, WV 25701 wvca.us/districts

Highlands Apicultural education, training Sam Golston sam_golston@hotmail.com (304) 637-8709 132 Cheat River Acres Elkins, WV 26241

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Kentucky State University Aquaculture education, research and extension programs Forest Wynn, Extension Specialist fwynne@uky.edu (270) 554-9520 | (270) 556-2375 2025 New Holt Rd. Paducah, KY 42001 aquaculture.ca.uky.edu

Little Kanawha Conservation District conservation and cost share programs. Jess Nichols, District Manager LKCD@wvca.us (304) 422-9088 Counties: Calhoun, Ritchie, Roane, Wirt, Wood 91 Boyles Ln. Parkersburg, WV 26104 wvca.us/districts

Mid-Atlantic Soybean Association advocacy, USDA regs update, magazine Vince Phillips, Executive Director vince@vphillipsassoc.com (717) 346-1063 Phillips Associates 26 North Ninth St. Lemoyne, PA 17043 midatlanticsoybeans.org

Mid Ohio Valley Beekeepers training, education Teresa Wagoner twagoner77@yahoo.com (304) 375-4919 Williamstown, WV movba.org

Monongahela Conservation District conservation and cost share programs. Amy Cosco, District Manager MCD@wvca.us (304) 296-0081 Counties: Marion, Monongalia, Preston 201 Scott Ave. Morgantown, WV 26508 wvca.us/districts

Mountaineer Beekeepers Association education, training, mentor program Shanda King wvakings@yahoo.com (304) 643-2443 Harrisville, WV

Mountain State Beekeepers honeybee education, promoting honeybees Jennifer King, President president@mountainstatebees.org P.O. Box 173 Kearneysville, WV 25430

Natural Resources Conservation Service Grants, cost share program EQIP, technical assistance, Farm Bill, Conservation Stewardship program, water quality/erosion control, landscape planning Tim Canfield, District Conservationist Tim.Canfield@wv.usda.gov (304) 263-7547, ext. 123 Counties: Berkeley, Morgan 151 Aikens Center, Suite 1 Martinsburg, WV 25404

Natural Resources Conservation Service grants, cost share program EQIP, technical assistance, Farm Bill, Conservation Stewardship program, water quality/erosion control, landscape planning Corine Powell, District Conservationist Corine.Powell@wv.usda.gov (304) 208-8396 Counties: Boone, Cabell, Lincoln, Logan, Mingo, Wayne 2631 5th St. Huntington, WV 25701

Natural Resources Conservation Service grants, cost share program EQIP, technical assistance, Farm Bill, Conservation Stewardship program, water quality/erosion control, landscape planning Andy Sentz, District Conservationist Andy.Sentz@wv.usda.gov (304) 364-5103, ext. 102 Counties: Braxton, Clay 1336 State St. Gassaway, WV 26624

Natural Resources Conservation Service grants, cost share program EQIP, technical assistance, Farm Bill, Conservation Stewardship program, water quality/erosion control, landscape planning Katie Fitsimmons, District Conservationist Katie.Fitzsimmons@wv.usda.gov (304) 238-5648 Counties: Brooke, Hancock, Marshall, Ohio 1 Ball Park Dr. McMechen, WV 26040

Natural Resources Conservation Service grants, cost share program EQIP, technical assistance, Farm Bill, Conservation Stewardship program, water quality/erosion control, landscape planning Jason Crislip, District Conservationist Jason.Crislip@wv.usda.gov (304) 519-3007 Counties: Calhoun, Roane 677 Ripley Rd. Spencer, WV 25276

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Natural Resources Conservation Service grants, cost share program EQIP, technical assistance, Farm Bill, Conservation Stewardship program, water quality/erosion control, landscape planning Jessica Ball, Acting District Conservationist Jessica.Ball@wv.usda.gov (304) 566-3727 Counties: Doddridge, Harrison 87 Ollie Ln., Suite 103 Mount Clare, WV 26408

Natural Resources Conservation Service grants, cost share program EQIP, technical assistance, Farm Bill, Conservation Stewardship program, water quality/erosion control, landscape planning Gary Redden, District Conservationist Gary.Redden@wv.usda.gov (681) 220-5761 Counties: Fayette, Raleigh, Wyoming 465 Ragland Rd. Beckley, WV 25801

Natural Resources Conservation Service grants, cost share program EQIP, technical assistance, Farm Bill, Conservation Stewardship program, water quality/erosion control, landscape planning Jackie Byars, District Conservationist Jackie.Byars@wv.usda.gov (304) 857-5101 Counties: Mason, Putnam 224-C 1st St. Point Pleasant, WV 25550

Natural Resources Conservation Service grants, cost share program EQIP, technical assistance, Farm Bill, Conservation Stewardship program, water quality/erosion control, landscape planning Matt Murphy, District Conservationist Matt.Murphy@wv.usda.gov (304) 557-3127 Counties: McDowell, Mercer, Summers 301 Hardwood Lane, Suite A Princeton, WV 24740

Natural Resources Conservation Service grants, cost share program EQIP, technical assistance, Farm Bill, Conservation Stewardship program, water quality/erosion control, landscape planning Katie Fitzsimmons, District Conservationist Katie.Fitzsimmons@wv.usda.gov (304) 758-2173, ext. 101 Counties: Pleasants, Tyler, Wetzel 201 Underwood St. Middlebourne, WV 26149

Natural Resources Conservation Service grants, cost share program EQIP, technical assistance, Farm Bill, Conservation Stewardship program, water quality/erosion control, landscape planning Sarah Taylor-Goldizen, District Conservationist Sarah.TaylorGoldizen@wv.usda.gov (304) 636-6703 Counties: Randolph, Tucker, Upshur 200 Sycamore St. Elkins, WV 26241

Natural Resources Conservation Service grants, cost share program EQIP, technical assistance, Farm Bill, Conservation Stewardship program, water quality/erosion control, landscape planning Jason Crislip, District Conservationist Jason.Crislip@wv.usda.gov (304) 422-9072, ext. 111 Counties: Richie, Wirt, Wood 91 Boyles Ln. Parkersburg, WV 26104

Nicholas/Webster County Beekeepers education C. David Brammer cdbrammer@frontier.com (304) 619-0189 Counties: Nicholas and Webster Summersville, WV

Northcentral Beekeepers Annual all-day beginner beekeeping class, field days for hands-on instruction in the bee yard, annual picnic, subscription discount to American Bee Journal, free use of club extractor, teaching materials, observation hive, and other equipment Michael Staddon michael@honeyglen.com (304) 782-9610 Clarksburg, WV

Northern Nut Growers Association research, newsletter, conference nngaeditor@gmail.com (914) 282- 1371 P.O. Box 670187 Northfield, OH 44067-0187 nutgrowing.org

Northern Panhandle Conservation District conservation and cost share programs. Veronica Gibson, District Manager NPCD@wvca.us (304) 238-1231 Counties: Brooke, Hancock, Marshall, Ohio 1 Ballpark Dr. McMechen, WV 26040 wvca.us/districts

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Potomac Highlands Beekeepers training, education Roy Funkhouser jrfunkhouser@hardynet.com (304) 851-6897 Romney, WV potomachighlandsbeekeepers.weebly.com

Potomac Valley Conservation District conservation and cost share programs. Nadene Jewell, District Manager PVCD@wvca.us (304) 822-5174 Counties: Grant, Hampshire, Hardy, Mineral, Pendleton 500 East Main St. Romney, WV 26757 wvca.us/districts

Southern Conservation District conservation and cost share programs. Becky Floyd, District Manager SCD@wvca.us (304) 253-0261 Counties: Fayette, McDowell, Mercer, Raleigh, Summers, Wyoming 463 Ragland Rd. Beckley, WV 25801 wvca.us/districts

Upper Ohio Conservation District conservation and cost share programs. Lori Cochran, District Manager UOCD@wvca.us (304) 758-2512 Counties: Pleasants, Tyler, Wetzel 201 Underwood St. Middlebourne, WV 26149 wvca.us/districts

USDA: National Agriculture Statistics Service surveys, statistics David Knopf, Regional Director WV, KY, NC, TN, VA nassrfoemr@nass.usda.gov nass.usda.gov (800) 928-5277 1400 Independence Ave. SW Washington, DC 20250 nass.usda.gov

Southeastern Beekeepers education, training Mary Holesapple mary.holesapple@frontier.com (304) 772-3272

Tri-State Beekeepers Association education Steve Roth, President sroth29201@comcast.net tristatebeekeepers1@gmail.com (304) 242-9867 Counties: Ohio, Marshall Wheeling, WV tristatebeekeepers.com

USDA: Berkeley County Farm Service Agency commodity programs, conservation cost-share programs, disaster programs, low-interest loans Bill R. Bennett, County Executive Director Billy.Bennett@wv.usda.gov offices.sc.egov.usda.gov (304) 263-7547 Counties: Berkeley, Morgan 151 Aikens Ctr., Ste. 5 Martinsburg, WV 25404

USDA: Braxton County Farm Service Agency commodity programs, conservation cost-share programs, disaster programs, low-interest loans Melodie Bailey, County Executive Director Melodie.Bailey@wv.usda.gov (304) 364-5103 Counties: Braxton, Webster, Clay, Nicholas 1336 State St. Gassaway, WV 26624 offices.sc.egov.usda.gov/locator

USDA: Hampshire County Farm Service Agency commodity programs, conservation cost-share programs, disaster programs, low-interest loans Lance McClintic, County Executive Director Lance.McClintic@wv.usda.gov (304) 822-3020 Counties: Hampshire, Mineral 500 East Main St. Romney, WV 26757 offices.sc.egov.usda.gov

USDA: Harrison County Farm Service Agency commodity programs, conservation cost-share programs, disaster programs, low-interest loans Joel Barnosky, County Executive Director Joel.Barnosky@wv.usda.gov (304) 624-9232 Counties: Harrison, Doddridge 87 Ollie Ln., Ste. 101 Mount Clare, WV 26408 offices.sc.egov.usda.gov/locator

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USDA: Kanawha County Farm Service Agency commodity programs, conservation cost-share programs, disaster programs, low-interest loans Estin Teter, County Executive Director Estin.Teter@wv.usda.gov (304) 776-5256 Counties: Kanawha, Putnam Keystone Professional Building 418 Goff Mountain Rd., Rm. 101 Crosslanes, WV 25313 offices.sc.egov.usda.gov/locator

USDA: Lewis County Farm Service Agency commodity programs, conservation cost-share programs, disaster programs, low-interest loans David Gardner, County Executive Director David.Gardner@wv.usda.gov (304) 269-8431 Counties: Lewis, Gilmer, Upshur 24 Gateway Dr. Weston, WV 26452 offices.sc.egov.usda.gov/locator

USDA: Lincoln County Farm Service Agency commodity programs, conservation cost-share programs, disaster programs, low-interest loans Estin Teter, County Executive Director Estin.Teter@wv.usda.gov (304) 824-3236 Counties: Lincoln, Boone, Cabell, Mingo, Logan, Wayne 8150 C Court Ave. Hamlin, WV 25523 offices.sc.egov.usda.gov/locator

USDA: Marion County Farm Service Agency commodity programs, conservation cost-share programs, disaster programs, low-interest loans Mary Jouver, County Executive Director Mary.Jouver@wv.usda.gov (304) 363-8861 County: Marion, Monongalia, Taylor 47 Mountain Park Dr. White Hall, WV 26554 offices.sc.egov.usda.gov/locator

USDA: North Panhandle Farm Service Agency commodity programs, conservation cost-share programs, disaster programs, low-interest loans Joseph Tennant, County Executive Director Joseph.Tennant@wv.usda.gov (304) 242-0576 Counties: Hancock, Brooke, Ohio, Marshall, Wetzel, Tyler 1 Ball Park Dr. McMechen, WV 26040 offices.sc.egov.usda.gov/locator

USDA: Raleigh County Farm Service Agency commodity programs, conservation cost-share programs, disaster programs, low-interest loans Keith Richmond, County Executive Director Keith.Richmond@wv.usda.gov (304) 253-9597 Counties: Raleigh, Fayette, McDowell, Mercer, Summers, Wyoming 473 Ragland Rd. Beckley, WV 25801 offices.sc.egov.usda.gov/locator

USDA: Randolph County Farm Service Agency commodity programs, conservation cost-share programs, disaster programs, low-interest loans Tony Shaver, County Executive Director Tony.Shaver@wv.usda.gov (304) 636-6703 Counties: Randolph, Tucker,Barbour USDA Building 200 Sycamore St. Elkins, WV 26241 offices.sc.egov.usda.gov/locator

USDA: Roane County Farm Service Agency commodity programs, conservation cost-share programs, disaster programs, low-interest loans Jeffrey L. Thorn, County Executive Director Jeff.Thorn@wv.usda.gov (304) 927-1022 Counties: Roane, Calhoun, Jackson 677 Ripley Rd., Ste. 2 Spencer, WV 25276 offices.sc.egov.usda.gov/locator

Veterans In Agriculture farm transition, individualized counseling/assistance, ag careers/apprenticeships Beth Grabau, Executive Director info@veteransinagriculture.org (515) 252-7810 10861 Douglas Ave. Urbandale, IA 50322 veteransinagriculture.org

Virginia Seafood Agricultural Research and Extension Center outreach, marketing, systems design, product quality, workshops, internship Dr. Michael Hans Schwarz, Center Director, Aquaculture mschwarz@vt.edu (757) 727-4861 102 S. King St. Hampton, VA 23669 arec.vaes.vt.edu/arec/virginia-seafood.html

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West Central Beekeepers Association training, Honey Show, grants for cost sharing, bees, medications and bee feed Janet Cunningham janingham46@yahoo.com (304) 354-6916 P.O. Box 297 Spencer, WV 25276

Western Conservation District conservation and cost share programs. Sherry Pearson, District Manager WCD@wvca.us (304) 675-3054 Counties: Jackson, Mason, Putnam 224-C First St. Point Pleasant, WV 25550 wvca.us/districts

West Fork Conservation District conservation and cost share programs. Robin Ward, District Manager WFCD@wvca.us (304) 627-2160 Counties: Doddridge, Gilmer, Harrison, Lewis 87 Ollie Ln., Ste 104 Mt. Clare, WV 26408 wvca.us/districts

WV Eastern Panhandle Beekeepers Association education, training, honey promotion, access to honey extractor & bulk purchasing of supplies Curt Shade, President President@wvepba.org info@wvepba.org (304) 707-1147 Counties: Eastern Panhandle P.O. Box 457 Kearneysville, WV 25430 wvepba.org

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Minutemen Farmers Cooperative member of co-op, farmer training, 5 days a week, apprenticeship (5 a year), 25 acre farm Tom Mcconnell, Board member trmcconnell@mail.wvu.edu (304) 293-2642 P.O. Box 6108 G219 Agricultural Science Building Morgantown, WV 26506

Natural Resources Conservation Service grants, cost share program EQIP, technical assistance, Farm Bill, Conservation Stewardship program, water quality/erosion control, landscape planning Lewis Astey, State Conservation (304) 284-7540

The Conservation Fund Access Natural Resource Conservation Service Environmental Quality Incentives programs (EQIP), business plan development, helping farmers apply for capital financing to accelerate business goals Joe Hankins, VP/Director jhankins@conservationfund.org (304) 876-2815, ext. 212 1098 Turner Rd. Shepherdstown, WV 25443 conservationfund.org

USDA: National Agriculture Statistics Service agriculture surveys and statistics. Charmaine Wilson, State Statistician Charmaine.Wilson@nass.usda.gov (304) 357-5123 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Charleston, WV 25305

USDA: Rural Development grants, REAP, loans, loan guarantees for farmers and other businesses. Kris Warner, Rural Business Service Specialist Kris.Warner@wv.usda.gov (304) 384-4860 1550 Earl Core Rd., Suite 101 Morgantown, WV 26505 rd.usda.gov/programs-services/rural-energy-america-program-energy-audit-renewable-energy-development-assistance

USDA: West Virginia State Farm Service Agency free disaster insurance for commercial crops, livestock and pasture, plus low interest loans, organic certification cost share program Roger Dahmer, State Executive Director Roger.Dahmer@wv.usda.gov (304) 284-4800 1550 Earl Core Rd. Morgantown, WV 26505 offices.sc.egov.usda.gov/locator

West Side Community Economic Development /West Virginia Legal Aid providing legal education, resources, and direct legal services to low-income small business people (300% of federal poverty level). Harden Scragg, Attorney hscragg@lawv.net (304) 343-4481 ext. 2146 922 Quarrier St., 4th Floor Charleston, WV 25301 lawv.net

West Virginia AgriAbility equipment assessment, safety information, borrow garden tools, ramps Inetta Fluharty, Extension Agent ifluharty.agrability@gmail.com (304) 771-8747

West Virginia Beekeepers Association education, certification programs, networking Steve Roth Steve.Roth@comcast.net WVBAwebmaster@gmail.com (304) 242-9867 325 Whites Lane Wheeling, WV 26008 wvbeekeepers.org

West Virginia Cattlemen’s Association newsletter, advertising feeder cattle, bull test sales, marketing, advertising bull sales, education, cattle industry events Kim Nestor, Executive Director (304) 614-7150 51 Greystone Court Belinto, WV 26250 wvcattlemen.org

West Virginia Dairy Goat Association education, advocacy, marketing, shows, milk testing Kim Dexter, West Virginia (304) 675-3673 P.O. Box 262 Point Pleasant, WV 25550 wvdga.weebly.com

West Virginia Department of Agriculture grants, training, certification Kent Leonhardt, Ag Commissioner (304) 558-3550 1900 Kanawha Blvd., E. State Capitol, Room E-28 Charleston, WV 25305 agriculture.wv.gov

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West Virginia US Dept. of Agriculture (WVDA) grants, loans, cost share programs, education Kris Warner, State Director Kris.Warner@wv.usda.gov (800) 295-8228 (toll free) (304) 284-4860 1550 Earl Core Rd., Ste 101 Morgantown, WV 26505 rd.usda.gov/wv

WVDA: Agriculture Business Development Specialty Crop Block Grant program, training programs Cindy Martel and Nathan Bergdoll cmartel@wvda.us nbergdoll@wvda.us (304) 558-2210 Building 2 Gus R. Douglass Agricultural Center at Guthrie Charleston, WV 26554 agriculture.wv.gov/divisions/marketinganddevelopment

WVDA: Animal Health Division animal disease testing/prevention Dr. James Maxwell, State Veterinarian jmaxwell@wvda.us (304) 558-2214 347 Gus R. Douglass Ln., Bldg. 13 Charleston, WV 25312 agriculture.wv.gov/divisions/animalhealth

WVDA: Meat & Poultry Inspection check animals live/dead for disease Quinton Jones, Assistant Director qjones@wvda.us (304) 541-5457 347 Gus R. Douglass Ln., Bldg. 13 Charleston, WV 25312 agriculture.wv.gov/divisions/meatandpoultry

WVDA: Plant Industries inspecting mainly fruit, helping beekeepers Tim Brown, Director tlbrown@wvda.us (304) 558-2212, ext. 3650 Buildings 6,7, 9 Gus R. Douglass Agricultural Center at Guthrie Charleston, WV 25312 agriculture.wv.gov/divisions/plantindustries

WVDA: Plant Industries Division hemp application Mike Arnold, Plant Regulatory Programs Coordinator marnold@wvda.us (304) 558-2212, ext. 3540 1900 Kanawha Blvd., E. Charleston, WV 25305 agriculture.wv.gov/divisions/plantindustries

WVDA: Plant Industries–Apiary bee inspection services Wade Stiltner, State Apiarist wstiltner@wvda.us (304) 550-0589 Building 6,7, 9 Gus R. Douglass Agricultural Center at Guthrie Charleston, WV 25312 agriculture.wv.gov/divisions/plantindustries

WVDA: Plant Industries–Fruit And Vegetable Inspection GAP audit, inspections Derek Richard, Fruit and Vegetable Inspector/Supervisor drichard@wvda.us (304) 229-2858 Buildings 6,7, 9 Gus R. Douglass Agricultural Center at Guthrie Charleston, WV 25312 agriculture.wv.gov/divisions/plantindustries

WVDA: Veterans and Warriors to Agriculture recruit, train, mentor, marketing, small grant ($300-$500), help with leasing state land Cassey Bowden, Business Development Division Director cbowden@wvda.us (304) 558-3200 Buildings 6, 7, 9 Gus R. Douglass Agricultural Center at Guthrie Charleston, WV 25312

West Virginia Farm Bureau discounts, education, advocacy, lobbying contactus@wvfarm.org (800) 398-4630, ext. 300 62 Farm Bureau Rd. Buckhannon, WV 26201 wvfarm.org

West Virginia Farm to School selling crops to West Virginia schools. Bekki Leigh, Coordinator bleigh@k12.wv.us (304) 558-3396 1900 Kanawha Blvd., E. Building 6, Room 248 Charleston, WV 25305 westvirginiafarmtoschool.com

West Virginia Farmers Cooperative co-op helps members with permitting process to cultivate hemp, purchase seed, share farm equipment, aggregated supply chain development, laws, lobbying Robert Kerr, Chair, New Members Committee wvfarmerscoop@gmail.com (304) 917-9189 34 Bickel Mansion Dr. Parkersburg, WV 26101 wvhemp.org

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West Virginia Farmers Market Association farmers market training and networking opportunities, branding and marketing, liability insurance for markets and vendors, social media, newsletters, grant writing assistance and opportunities, grant opportunities, public policy Erica Gallimore, Project Coordinator coordinator@wvfarmers.org (304) 202-6618 4700 MacCorkle Ave., SE, Ste. 101 Charleston, WV 25304 wvfarmers.org

West Virginia Maple Syrup Producers Association promote, educate and market WV Maple Syrup Rich Flanigan, President flaniganrd@gmail.com wvmaplesyrupproducers@gmail.com (304) 429-5093 wvmspa.org

West Virginia Small Business Development Center elp review business plans Debra Martin, Director Debra.K.Martin@wv.gov (304) 558-2960 State Capitol Complex 1900 Kanawha Blvd., E. Building 3, Suite 600 Charleston, WV 25305 wvsbdc.com

West Virginia State Tax Department sale tax exemption for feed, equipment tax credit (304) 558‐3333 1001 Lee St., E. Charleston, WV 25301 tax.wv.gov

West Virginia State University Extension Service outreach, educational programming extension@wvstateu.edu (304) 204-4305 West Virginia State University 100 Curtis House P.O. Box 1000 Institute, WV 25112 wvstateu.edu/extension

WVU Extension: Partnership and Leadership educational programs that address many needs of ag producers, soil testing, forage testing, scholarships to programs small farm conference, risk management Jennifer Williams, Associate Dean Jennifer.Williams@mail.wvu.edu (304) 293-2560 Morgantown, WV

WVU: Small Farms Center host small farm conference, trainings, find markets Tom Mcconnell, Program Leader trmcconnell@mail.wvu.edu (304) 293-2642 P.O. Box 6108 G219 Agricultural Science Building Morgantown, WV 26506 extension.wvu.edu/agriculture/small-farm-center

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AG Lease 101 clearing house of alternative lease agreements and documents North Central Farm Management Extension Committee info@aglease101.org aglease101.org

Agriculture Future of America professional skill development workshops, networking afa@agfuture.org (816) 472-4232 P.O. Box 414838 Kansas City, MO 64141 agfuture.org

American Agri-Women training/advocacy, networking Lisa Campion, Executive Assistant aaw@americanagriwomen.org (586) 530-1771 142 Oak Circle Colchester, VT 05446 americanagriwomen.org

American Beekeeping Federation lobbying, education, conference, publication Sherrell Bailey, Membership Coordinator info@abfnet.org (404) 760-2875 3525 Piedmont Rd. Building 5, Suite 300 Atlanta, GA 30305 abfnet.org

American Corn Growers Foundation educational and outreach foundation focused on renewable energy policy work and information dissemination/educational outreach Dan McGuire, Project Director McGuireConsulting@aol.com (402) 489-1346 8261 Sutherland St. Lincoln, NE 68516 acgf.org

American Dairy Goat Association register dairy goats, performance programs and shows, newsletter, convention adga@adga.org (828) 286-3801 P.O. Box 865 Spindale, NC 28160 adga.org

American Grassfed Association standards for grassfed beef and dairy Carrie Balkcom, Farmer & Outreach Coordinator (877) 774-7277 469 South Cherry St., Ste. 220 Denver, CO 80246 americangrassfed.org

American Herbal Products Association lobbying, trainings/seminars Jane Wilson, Director of Program Development ahpa@ahpa.org (301) 588-1171 8630 Fenton St. #918 Silver Spring, MD 20910 ahpa.org

American Lamb Board marketing, research, education, newsletter Megan Wortman, Executive Director (866) 327-5262 6300 E. Yale Ave., Ste. 110 Denver, CO 80222 americanlamb.com

American Mushroom Institute food safety, workplace safety training, environmental management, integrated pest management info@americanmushroom.org (610) 268-7483 1284 Gap Newport Pike Avondale, PA 19311 americanmushroom.org

American Pastured Poultry Producers Association education, marketing, collaboration, networking opportunities for pastured poultry farmers. Mike Badger, Executive Director grit@apppa.org (888) 662-7772 P.O. Box 85 Hughesville, PA 17737 apppa.org

American Poultry Association promotion, marketing, newsletter, poultry showcases secretaryapa@comcast.net (740) 876-4845 P.O. Box 9 Lucasville, OH 45648 amerpoultryassn.com

American Sheep Industry Association lobbying, education, wool promotion, research, Sheep Production handbook, predator control Paul Rodgers, Deputy Director of Policy prodgers2@earthlink.net (303) 771-3500 9785 Maroon Circle, Ste. 360 Englewood, CO 80112 sheepusa.org

American Soybean Association marketing, set policy, Commodity Classic Convention membership@soy.org (314) 576-1770 12647 Olive Blvd., Ste. 410 Saint Louis, MO 63141 soygrowers.com

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Appalachian Sustainable Development food hub, access to wholesale markets, training on quality standards, food safety trainings, assistance on organic transitioning Katie Commender, Program Manager asd@asdevelop.org (276) 623-1121 P.O. Box 791 Abingdon, VA 24212 asdevelop.org

Association of American Indian Farmers advocacy, outreach, educational, conference, lobbying, direct technical assistance Kara Boyd, Event/Program Coordinator Kara@AmericanIndianFarmers.com (804) 691-8528 68 Wind Rd. Baskerville, VA 23915 americanindianfarmer.wixsite.com

ATTRA - National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service technical assistance, horticulture, agronomy, publications, webinars askanag@ncat.org (800) 346-9140 P.O. Box 3838 Butte, MT 59702 attra.ncat.org

Black Farmers and Agriculturalists Association legal help, advocacy, education, support, trainings, conferences Gary Grant, President info@bfaa-us.org (888) 332-6455 1405 N. 98th St. Kansas City, KS 66111 bfaa-us.org

Dairy Farmers of America milk marketing co-op John Siglow Jsiglow@DFAmilk.com (315) 433-0100 5001 Brittonfield Parkway P.O. Box 4844 Syracuse, NY 13221 dfamilk.com

Dairy One milk testing Jim Garrity/Jamie Zimmerman jamie.zimmerman@dairyone.com (800) 344-2697 730 Warren Rd. Ithaca, NY 14850 dairyone.com

Ecocert certification services for organics, fair trade, corporate social responsibility info.ecocertico@ecocert.com (888) 337-8246 P.O. Box 158 Plainfield, IN 46168 ecocertico.com

Ecological Farming Association conference with farm tours, alliance building Jan Derecho, Executive Director info@eco-farm.org (831) 763-2111 2901 Park Ave., Ste. D-2 Soquel, CA 95073 eco-farm.org

Family Farm Defenders promote local foods, fair trade, marketing, newsletter, grassroots organizing/educational advocacy, emergency disaster relief John E. Peck, Executive Director familyfarmdefenders@yahoo.com (608) 260-0900 P.O. Box 1772 Madison, WI 53701 familyfarmers.org

FamilyFarmed training, education Chelsea Callahan, Programs Assistant Chelseacallahan89@gmail.com info@familyfarmed.org (312) 874-7360 225 W. Hubbard, Ste. 650 Chicago, IL 60654 familyfarmed.org

Farm Aid education, resource guide info@farmaid.org (617) 354-6992 501 Cambridge St., 3rd Floor Cambridge, MA 02141 farmaid.org

Farmer Veteran Coalition grants, organic certification application fee waived, legal services, career services, fellowships, trainings, workshops and discounts on farm supplies support@farmvetco.org (530) 756-1395 4614 2nd St., Ste. 4 Davis, CA 95618 farmvetco.org

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Farmers’ Legal Action Group legal aid for low-income farmers lawyers@flaginc.org (651) 223-5400 6 West 5th St., Ste. 650 St. Paul, MN 55102 flaginc.org

Farmland Information Center clearinghouse for information about farmland protection and stewardship (800) 370-4879 farmlandinfo.org

Hemp Industries Association education, advocacy, discounts Erin Pully, Member Services Coordinator memberservices@thehia.org (707) 874-3648 15795 Coleman Valley Rd. Occidental, CA 95465 thehia.org

Herb Society of America marketing, discounts herbs@herbsociety.org (440) 256-0514 9019 Kirtland Chardon Rd. Kirtland, OH 44094 herbsociety.org

Hops Growers of America newsletter, convention, marketing/promotion for overseas markets, hops education Ann George, Executive Director info@usahops.org (509) 453-4749 P.O. Box 2885 Yakima, WA 98907 usahops.org

Hydroponic Society of America education, research Dan Lubkeman, President justdan@comcast.net (510) 552-7632 P.O. Box 1183 El Cerrito, CA 94530 hydroponicsocietyofamerica.org

International Fruit Tree Association education, research Rod Farrow, President info@ifruittree.org (509) 585-5460 6601 W. Deschutes Ave., Ste. C-2 Kennewick, WA 99336 ifruittree.org

LandAndFarm.com property for farmers (512) 263-5600 landandfarm.com

Leafy Greens Council education, market information Leafygreenscouncil@gmail.com (716) 517-0248 P.O. Box 143 Waterport, NY 14571 leafy-greens.org

Michael Fields Agricultural Institute cover crop research Perry Brown, Executive Director pbrown@michaelfields.org (262) 642-3303 W2493 County Rd. ES East Troy, WI 53120 michaelfields.org

Midwest Organic & Sustainable Education Service education, policy work/lobbying John Mesko, Executive Director john@mosesorganic.org info@mosesorganic.org (888) 906-6737 P.O. Box 339 Spring Valley, WI 54767 mosesorganic.org

National Aquaculture Association educational brochures and posters, advocacy, print publications, lobby Paul Zajicek, Executive Director naa@thenaa.net (850) 216-2400 P.O. Box 12759 Tallahassee, FL 32317 thenaa.net

National Berry Crops Initiative education, marketing Darcy Kochis, Administrator darcy@foodfirstmarketing.com (503) 505-3876 4523 SE 40th Ave. Portland, OR 97214 nationalberrycrops.org

National Black Farmers Association advocacy, outreach, educational, conference, lobbying, direct technical assistance Kara Boyd, Event/Program Coordinator nbfa.kara@gmail.com (434) 676-6232 68 Wind Rd. Baskerville, VA 23915 nationalblackfarmersassociation.org

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National Farmers Union grassroots lobbying, insurance, discounts, newsletters, convention, online training, Beginning Farmer Institute contact form (202) 554-1600 20 F St. NW, Ste. 300 Washington, DC 20001 nfu.org

National Hemp Association advertising, marketing, education, seed sourcing and with finding outlet for their crops Erica McBride, Executive Director execdir@nationalhempassociation.org (202) 706-3911 80 M St., SE, Ste. 130 Washington, DC 20003 nationalhempassociation.org

National Latino Farmers and Ranchers Trade Association technical assistance: help to get ready to recurve USDA program assistance, help financing, access to credit, find affordable land, help finding markets, best practices, workshops/trainings, conferences, lobbying advocacy, networking, seed money Rudy Arredondo, President/CEO info@NLFRTA.org latinofarmers@live.com (202) 628-8833 4626 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Ste. 202 Washington, DC 20016 nlfrta.org

National Onion Association promote crop, educational outreach, lobbying, disseminate research and crop information, two conventions Kimberly Reddin, Director of Public & Industry Relations kreddin@onions-usa.org (970) 353-5895 822 7th St. #510 Greeley, CO 80631 onions-usa.org

National Peach Council monitor and make aware of issues, labor, taxes, food safety, industry trend reporting/usage (varieties, pricing/how used) Kay Rentzel, Executive Director ksrentzel@aol.com (717) 329-8421 22 Triplett Court Dillsburg, PA 17019 nationalpeachcouncil.org

National Sorghum Producers marketing, newsletters, research, education, trends, risk management, leadership course, pest management Jennifer Blackburn, External Affairs Director jennifer@sorghumgrowers.com info@sorghumgrowers.com (806) 749-3478 4201 North Interstate 27 Lubbock, TX 79403 sorghumgrowers.com

National Sunflower Association market development/promotion, education, policy, research John Sandbakken, Executive Director (888) 718-7033 2401 46th Ave. SE, Ste. 206 Mandan, ND 58554 sunflowernsa.com

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition lobbying, policy analysis (SEE website) Greg Fogel, Policy Director info@sustainableagriculture.net (202) 547-5754 110 Maryland Ave. NE, Ste. 209 Washington, DC 20002 sustainableagriculture.net

National Young Farmer Educational Association /The Association for Educating Agricultural Leaders education, community education Gordon Stone, Executive Vice President nyfea-main@nyfea.org (334) 546-9951 Box 20326 Montgomery, AL 36120 nyfea.org

Nature’s International Certification Services organic certification (608) 637-7080 224 State Highway 56 East Viroqua, WI 54665 naturesinternational.com

North American Blueberry Council education, marketing, research, exports, conference, e-newsletter Rick Ruffman, Compliance Coordinator rruckman@blueberry.org (916) 983-2279 1847 Iron Point Circle, Ste. 114 Folsom, CA 95630 nabcblues.org

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North American Deer Farmers Association deer farming promotion, education, advocacy Shawn Schafer, Executive Director info@nadefa. (330) 454-3944 | (330) 454-3950 4501 Hills & Dales Rd. N, Ste. C Canton, OH 44708 nadefa.org

North American Strawberry Growers Association research, networking, publications, education Kevin Schooley, Executive Director kevinschooley@bell.net (905) 735-5379 72 Julia Dr. Welland, OIV (Canada) L3C OE7 nasga.org

Northeast Organic Dairy Producers Alliance educational resource, marketing Nora Owens noraowens@comcast.net (413) 772-0444 30 Keets Rd. Deerfield, MA 01342 nodpa.com

Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education (SARE) grants and education Barbara Liedl, WV Coordinator liedlbe@wvstateu.edu (304) 204-4037 419 Integrated Research & Extension Building Institute, WV 25112 nifa.usda.gov/grants

Organic Fruit Growers Association education, advocacy, research Jenna Pollard, Coordinator jenna.m.pollard@gmail.com organicfruitgrowers.org

Organic Seed Finder organic seed vendor database (309) 736-0120 1601 52nd Ave., Ste. 1 Moline, IL 61265 organicseedfinder.org

Rodale Institute veterans farmer training, some free housing, organic certificate program Lyndsey Antanitis, Veteran Farmer Program Coordinator (610) 683-1400 611 Siegfriedale Rd. Kutztown, PA 19530 rodaleinstitute.org

Rural Advancement Foundation International financial crisis counseling, help with lenders, business planning around new enterprise/evaluation, bankruptcy plan Tyler Whitley, Case Manager/Contract Agriculture Reform Program (919) 542-1396 P.O. Box 640 Pittsboro, NC 27312 rafiusa.org

Small Business Innovation Research: America’s Seed Fund grants database for businesses engaged in research (571) 306-5201 sbir.gov

Southeastern African American Farmers Organic Network (SAAFON) provides a wide array of technical and cultural services to a network of Black farmers committed to ecologically sustainable production practices across the Southeast Tamara Jones, Executive Director tjones@saafon.org info@saafon.org (920) 372-2366 Cell: (404) 606-0974 1450 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd. SW, Unit 1 Atlanta, GA 30310 saafon.org

Southern Sustainable Agriculture Working Group farmer resources, education, sustainable agriculture info@ssawg.org (479) 251-8310 P.O. Box 1552 Fayetteville, AR 72702 ssawg.org

The National Agricultural Law Center NALC offer trainings and conferences on how law and agriculture intersect. (479) 575-7646 2650 N Young Ave. University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR 72704 nationalaglawcenter.org

The National Hay Association marketing, production help, exporting hay outside U.S., monthly publication, annual conventions Sue Arnold, Executive Director NHAExecOffice@gmail.com (615) 854-5574 4735 Massillon Rd., Unit 769 Green, OH 44232 nationalhay.org

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The Organic Trade Association organic regulations/standards education, lobbying, market research, discounts, marketing tools Frederic Noyes, Membership and Events Coordinator dchagnon@ota.com info@ota.com (202) 403-8520 444 N. Capitol St. NW, Ste. 445A Washington, DC 20001 ota.com

The Potato Association of America market research Angela Richardson, Administrator paaoffice@potatoassociation.org (734) 239-8022 1390 Eisenhower Pl. Ann Arbor, MI 48108 potatoassociation.org

United Fresh Produce Association training, education Miriam Wolk, VP of Member Services mwolk@unitedfresh.org (202) 303-3410 1901 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Ste. 1100 Washington, DC 20006 unitedfresh.org

U.S. Apple Association advocacy, education, lobbying Jessa Allen, Director, Membership and Communications jallen@usapple.org (703) 442-8850 7600 Leesburg Pike, Ste. 400 East Falls Church, VA 22043 usapple.org

U.S. Aquaculture Society networking, aquaculture webinar trainings Angela Caporelli, KY Dept. of Agriculture Aquaculture Coordinator/Marketing Specialist Angela.Caporelli@ky.gov (502) 782-4104 Fax: (502) 573-2543 111 Corporate Dr. Frankfort, KY 40601 usaquaculture.org

U.S. Grains Council developing expert markets for grains (corn, barley, sorghum)around the world Maria Murphy, Manager of Membership Administration mmurphy@grains.org (202) 789-0789 20 F St. NW, Ste. 600 Washington, DC 20001 grains.org

U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council generic promotion, research, marketing, conferences, newsletter Mary Nezbeth, Office Manager mnezbeth@blueberry.org (916) 983-0111 1847 Iron Point Circle, Ste. 114 Folsom, CA 95630 blueberry.org

U.S. Lavender Growers Association marketing, promotion, education info@uslavender.org (317) 678-7542 15528 Bardford Rd. Culpepper, VA 22701 uslavender.org

U.S. Poultry & Egg Association improve and advance the industry in the areas of research, education, the environment, food safety, poultry health and communication John Starkey, President jstarkey@uspoultry.org info@uspoultry.org (770) 493-9401 1530 Cooledge Rd. Tucker, GA 30084 uspoultry.org

U.S. Sweet Potato Council monitoring regs, labor, improve agriculture, food safety, publication (acreage, production, usage), marketing Kay Rentzel, Executive Director mountaintopmanagement@gmail.com (717) 329-8421 USSPCouncil@gmail.com sweetpotatousa.org

U.S. Wheat Associates Reports (price report, commercial sales, supply/demand report), promotion of U.S. wheat overseas Clair Hutchins, Market Analyst chutchins@uswheat.org (202) 463-0999 3103 10th St., North, Ste. 300 Arlington, VA 22201 uswheat.org

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U.S. Trout Farmers Association newsletter, interests of trout farmers, lobbying, conferences Ron Johnson, Administrator ustroutfarmersassociation@gmail.com (814) 515-2570 1165 Riggles Gap Rd. Altoona, PA 16601 ustfa.org

USDA: Agriculture Marketing Service, Transportation & Marketing Program economic analysis on agricultural transportation and grants offered. Dewell Paez-Delgado, Team Lead Dewell.Paez-Delgado@ams.usda.gov USDAFMPPQuestions@ams.usda.gov (202) 720-0933 1400 Independence Ave., SW Room 4534-South Building Washington, DC 20250 ams.usda.gov/services/grants/fmpp

USDA: Agriculture Marketing Service: AMS Commodity Procurement buying crops for commodities Andrea Lang, New Vendor/Small Business Coordinator NewVendor@ams.usda.gov (202) 720-4237 ams.usda.gov/selling-food/becoming-approved

USDA: Agriculture Marketing Service: Cotton & Tobacco Program grading & certification services. Darryl Earnest, Deputy Administrator Darryl.Earnest@ams.usda.gov (901) 384-3000 3275 Appling Rd., Room 11 Memphis, TN 38133 ams.usda.gov/about-ams/programs-offices/cotton-tobacco

USDA: Agriculture Marketing Service: Dairy Program grading & certification services, market information. Dana Coale, Deputy Administrator Dana.Coale@ams.usda.gov (202) 720-4392 1400 Independence Ave., SW Room 2968 – South Washington, DC 20250 ams.usda.gov/about-ams/programs-offices/dairy-program

USDA: Agriculture Marketing Service: Livestock Poultry and Seed Program labeling, grading, testing, auditing, grant programs Jennifer Porter, Deputy Administrator Jennifer.Porter@usda.gov AskLPS@ams.usda.gov (202) 720-5705 1400 Independence Ave., SW Washington, DC 20250 ams.usda.gov/about-ams/programs-offices/livestock-poultry-seed-program

USDA: Agriculture Marketing Service: National Organic Program certification, regulation services. Jennifer Tucker, Deputy Administrator Joan.Avila@ams.usda.gov (202) 720-3252 1400 Independence Ave., SW Room 2642 – South Washington, DC 20250 ams.usda.gov/about-ams/programs-offices/national-organic-program

USDA: Agriculture Marketing Service: Science & Technology Program services include certification, testing, monitoring, intellectual property Dr. Ruihong Guo, Deputy Administrator Ruihong.Guo@ams.usda.gov (202) 720-8556 1400 Independence Ave., SW Washington, DC 20250 ams.usda.gov/about-ams/programs-offices/science-technology-program

USDA: Agriculture Marketing Service: Specialty Crops Program market news/pricing data, grading, GAP certifications Sonia Jimenez, Deputy Administrator Sonia.Jimenez@ams.usda.gov (202) 720-4722 1400 Independence Ave., SW Room 2077 – South Washington, DC 20250 ams.usda.gov/about-ams/programs-offices/specialty-crops-program

USDA: National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) educational programming, grants Kendra Arrington, Grants Management Specialist karrington@nifa.usda.gov (202) 401-3669 Waterfront Center-Room 2146 800 9th St. SW Washington, DC 20024 nifa.usda.gov

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USDA: Natural Resources Conservation Service grants, cost share program EQIP, technical assistance, Farm Bill, Conservation Stewardship program, water quality/erosion control, landscape planning Kieisha Tatem, Regional Conservationist Keisha.Tatem@az.usda.gov (202) 690-2198 1400 Independence Ave., SW Room 5105-A Washington, DC 20250 nrcs.usda.gov

USDA: Rural Development grants, REAP, loans, loan guarantees for farmers and other businesses Anthony Ashby, Loan/Grant Specialist Anthony.Ashby@wdc.usda.gov (202) 692-0268 1400 Independence Ave., SW Room 5803 Washington, DC 20250 rd.usda.gov

USDA: Office of Advocacy and Outreach Assists historically underserved farming populations to thrive through partnerships with non-profits and higher education institutions. Educational/training grant (2501) for food co-op available. Carolyn Parker, Director AdvocacyandOutreach@osec.usda.gov Toll Free: (800) 880-4183 Main: (202) 720-6350 1400 Independence Ave., SW Washington, DC 20250 outreach.usda.gov

USDA: Risk Management Agency educational resource for risk management practices and crop insurance RSONC@rma.usda.gov (919) 875-4880 4405 Bland Rd., Suite 160 Raleigh, NC 27609 rma.usda.gov

Walnut Council research, advocacy for walnut trees for timber Liz Jackson, Executive Director walnutcouncil@walnutcouncil.org (765) 583-3501 Wright Forestry Center 1007 N 725 W West Lafayette, IN 47906 walnutcouncil.org

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