With over 900 species of ticks in the world (Horak et al., 2002) it is no surprise that tick borne diseases have become a significant health concern for humans and livestock alike. Ticks are...
A decade ago, Farm Credit of the Virginias (FCV) began the journey to fill a need within our footprint: education and connection for those involved in or interested in agriculture. The Farm Credit...
By: Madison Swope, Maddie Moore, Katie Miltenberger and Morgan Scofield Q: What individual and group projects have you worked on this summer while interning for farm credit of the virginias (FCV)? "I...
What is a cooperative? Cooperatives are user- and producer-owned businesses owned and controlled by their members. It's a business model working on behalf of the members instead of outside investors...
With temperatures dropping and snow flurries in the air, December has made its arrival. For most individuals, December is a very anticipated month with December 25 th being Christmas. During the...
Virginia Agritourism- Exploring Diversity Fall is a special time for agriculture and agritourism operations across the Commonwealth. The brisk air and shorter days mean harvest time for many of the...
We are nearing early spring and the urge to begin our summer gardens is becoming more prevalent. You may have seed catalogs beginning to show up in your mailbox and you may be sketching out your...
Choosing the Best Type of Christmas Tree Choosing the family Christmas tree is the perfect way to create memories and traditions that can last a lifetime. Most people can tell stories of family visits...
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...
