Is your community looking to improve its broadband infrastructure? If so, join USDA Rural Development West Virginia staff on April 25 at 10 a.m. as we discuss the Community Connect Grant Program. This program is designed to provide financial assistance to eligible applicants who will provide broadband service in rural,...
Economic and workforce development probably aren’t the first things that come to mind when you think of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), but at USDA Rural Development assisting small businesses is one of our primary missions. We are dedicated to helping West Virginia businesses through job creation and...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG) program helps agricultural producers enter value-added activities to generate new products, create and expand marketing opportunities, and increase producer income. Join USDA Rural Development West Virginia State Director Ryan Thorn, Business Program Director Jesse Gandee, and Business Program Specialist Abbey...
The Cannel Coal chimney is believed to have been built around 1850. My hometown of Clendenin has a rich history that deserves to be heard. In the late 1840s, a new type of coal was discovered that when heated at the precise temperature produces a flammable liquid that burns bright. An...
