West Virginia Department of Agriculture
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2007 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE The Census of Agriculture, conducted every five years by USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, provides an exhaustive look at agriculture in America. The Census measures not only acreage and types of crops, it also looks at farmer demographics, input costs, prices received – you name it. In addition, the data can be localized down to the state and county levels. |
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BONNIE PLANT THIRD GRADE CABBAGE PROGRAM How big was the biggest cabbage you ever saw? Can you imagine a 31-pound cabbage – grown by a third-grader? That’s just what happened last year at Spencer Elementary School, where students took part in the Bonnie Plant Third Grade Cabbage Program. Commissioner Douglass joined Bonnie Plant representative Sidney Phelps at the school to honor Austin – and to present him with a $1,000 savings bond for his efforts. |
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NATIONAL FARM CITY WEEK POSTER CONTEST The Department recently wrapped up its annual National Farm City Week poster contest with a ceremony honoring winners from throughout the state. Commissioner Douglass, long a supporter of agricultural education, was on hand at Capitol Market in Charleston to present the winners with their prizes. |
| PUMPKIN CHEESE BALL Whether it's Christmas, New Year’s, or just another Tuesday, everyone loves a good cheese ball, and everyone is looking for a new and different cheese ball recipe to wow their friends with. Co-host Beth Southern and WVDA Marketing Director Jean Smith show you how to make a dynamite cheese ball for your holiday merriment. |
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