PAC Endorsements
BUCKHANNON, WV – The West
Virginia Farm Bureau PAC announces its endorsement of Brent Boggs,
Democratic candidate for the West Virginia House of Representatives,
34th district.
Boggs currently the delegate from the 34th district serving Braxton
County, is a member of the Finance, Health and Human Resources,
and Roads and Transportation committees.
Representing more than 17,000 members, the West Virginia Farm Bureau
was founded in 1919 to provide leadership, education, information,
training and economic services to county farm bureaus to enhance
the quality of life for its membership. |
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Legislative Update - TIER 3 WATERS
We had indicated earlier that an interpretive
rule was forthcoming regarding the designation of Tier 3 waters.
Such a rule (Title 47, Series 2A) has been filed with the WV Secretary
of State's Office.
The proposed interpretive rule is available
for review on the Secretary of State's website. To access go to
www.wvsos.com - scroll down to Administrative Law Division and
click on Proposed Rules to find instructions for viewing the proposed
interpretive rule.
The rule was filed on April 15, 2008 and is
on public comment until June 3, 2008. Written comments must be
received by the WV Department of Environmental Protection by 6:00
p.m., Tuesday, June 3, 2008. Comments should be directed to Scott
Mandirola, WV DEP, 601-57th Street, Charleston, WV 25304. A public
hearing will be held on the proposed interpretive rule on June
3, at 6:00 p.m., in the Coopers Rock Training Room of the DEP offices
at 601-57th Street in Charleston(Kanawha City).
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Applicants
sought for 2008 Farming Heritage Award
The West Virginia Farm Bureau and the State Fair of West Virginia
are seeking applicants for the 2008 Farming Heritage Award.
The Farming Heritage Award is presented to a family who has aspired
to maintain their rural lifestyle by contributing to the community,
acting as role models, dedicating time to efficient agricultural
production and to maintaining the upkeep of their farm.
Winning families will be honored at an
award ceremony during the State Fair on Governor's Day, as well
as being treated to a luncheon, overnight accommodations, free
admission to the Fair, and preferred parking. They will also
receive a Natural Stone sign award engraved with the family's
name that may be displayed indoors or outdoors. A photo
and brief biography of the winners will be displayed in the Gus
R. Douglass Annex during the State Fair.
If you would like your family to be considered for this award,
the application is available at the State Fair’s website
at http://statefairofwv.org/Fair-News/2008-Heritage-Awards.html,
or at the West Virginia Farm Bureau’s website at www.wvfarm.org.,
or you may call Joan Harman at the West Virginia Farm Bureau at
800-398-4630 x. 306. The deadline for application is June 13. See
the application for further details.
Representing more than 17,000 members, the West Virginia Farm Bureau
was founded in 1919 to provide leadership, education, information,
training and economic services to county farm bureaus to enhance
the quality of life for its membership.
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