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Agriculture and the Plant Life Cycle Everything that lives on earth has a life cycle. Life has a beginning point, growth, reproduction, and an end of life. All plants have a life cycle and this cycle...

The poultry industry is Virginia’s largest agricultural sector, supporting nearly 1,100 family farms and employing thousands of Virginians. According to an economic study[i], the poultry industry in...

August is National Goat Cheese Month. Goat cheese is one of the most common cheeses made from goat’s milk and can be found in most grocery stores. Many of us enjoy this delectable soft cheese, but don...

White beans are just one of the many bean varieties that are common to North America. There are many “white beans”, the most common being, Cannellini, Navy Bean and Great Northern. The Great Northern...

In honor of National Fried Chicken Day, we thought it would be fun to share some chicken facts, information and cooking tips! More Chickens Than People Did you know that chicken is the most common...

The work of WVU Extension Service is woven throughout the fabric of all 55 West Virginia counties. For more than 115 years, our faculty and staff have been carrying out WVU’s land-grant mission of...

The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) Veterans and Warriors to Agriculture has some exciting news to share! Earlier this month, the program officially became West Virginia Veterans and...

Milk is often referred to as nature’s perfect drink. Boasting nine essential nutrients milk has a complete panel of nutrition for any age person. To make it even better the ingredient list on a gallon...

When you think of youth programs in agriculture, the names that usually come to mind are FFA and 4-H. These two nationally recognized organizations remain top of the list when it comes to building...

The beginning life of dairy calves is filled with care and attention to ensure their health and success! Follow the typical life of a dairy calf to learn more about the decisions farmers make to give...