West Virginia Farm Bureau

"Taste of West Virginia" Reception
2025-03-03 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Charleston Marriott Town Center, 200 Lee Street East, Charleston, WV, 25301, United States
The West Virginia Farm Bureau and the West Virginia Forestry Association will hold a “Taste of West Virginia” reception during the annual Ag and Forestry Day at the Legislature on March 3, 2025.

The Taste of West Virginia Reception features delectable goodies from all over West Virginia and showcases the best of West Virginia producers for state legislators and their guests. The reception gets underway at the Charleston Marriott Hotel at 6 pm.

Ag and Forestry Day at the Capitol
2025-03-03 10:00 - 17:00 | Charleston Capitol Building, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. East, Charleston, WV, 25305, United States
The West Virginia Farm Bureau and the West Virginia Forestry Association will hold a Day at the Legislature on March 3, 2025.

The Annual Day at the Legislature allows members of both groups to meet with their legislators and discuss issues of concern. It is vital that we have a good turnout at the West Virginia State Capitol that day. Our logo says that “we pull the most when we pull together,” and a good turnout will give us an important show of strength in the legislative process.

WV Small Farm Conference
2025-02-26 - 2025-03-01 | Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center, 200 Civic Center Dr, Charleston, wv, 25301
For twenty years, the WVU Extension Small Farm Conference has offered the most authentic and inclusive view of agricultural opportunities for West Virginia small farmers.
February 26 – March 1, 2025 · Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center

State Office Closed
2025-02-17, 2024-02-19
The Farm Bureau state office is closed for President’s Day. Presidents’ Day is celebrated on a Monday to create a long weekend for federal employees. The holiday has been celebrated on a Monday since 1971 when the US Congress established the Uniform Monday Holiday Act. The act moved three federal holidays from their original dates to a Monday: Washington’s Birthday (originally February 22), Memorial Day (originally May 30), and Veterans Day (originally November 11, and moved back to that date in 1978). — ( https://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/us/washington-birthday )

National FFA Week
2025-02-15 - 2025-02-22, 2024-02-17 - 2024-02-24
Each year, FFA chapters around the country celebrate National FFA Week. It’s a time to share what FFA is and the impact it has on members every day. What better way to show your support of FFA than to get involved in FFA Week? Whether it’s in person, on the phone or via social media, be sure to share your FFA stories during #FFAweek!

Legislative Session Begins
2025-02-12
February 12 marks the 1st Day of the West Virginia Legislative Session.

AFBF Annual Convention
2025-01-24 08:00 - 2025-01-29 17:00
Registration is open for the 2025 American Farm Bureau Convention. ​ Join the Farm Bureau Family in San Antonio, Texas, where we will step up and drive forward at the 106th American Farm Bureau Convention. ​Don’t miss the educational workshops, exciting keynote speakers, innovative industry trade shows, and world-class tours in the beautiful state of Texas. ​
Why attend this year’s convention? ​ The American Farm Bureau Convention is the go-to event to meet other farmers and leaders, hear from experts, learn about new tools and trends and be inspired to step up and drive forward in 2025. ​

Voting Delegates Due in State Office (Postmarked)
2024-10-16 | Days Inn and Suites, 350 Days Inn Dr, Sutton, 26601, United States
Deadline to submit your voting delegates to the State Office. Please postmark by October 16

Marshall County Farm Bureau County Picnic
2024-07-29 18:30 | Kim Witzgall Farm, 942 Beams Lane, Moundsville, WV, 26041, United States
The Marshall County Farm Bureau Annual Picnic will be held on July 29th at the Kim Witzgall Farm in Moundsville. Meat and drinks are provided. Please bring a covered dish.

Wetzel County Farm Bureau Annual Picnic
2024-07-23 17:00
The Wetzel County Farm Bureau will hold its annual picnic at the Henderson Farm on July 23rd, 2024. A band will play from 5 to 6, and dinner will be served at 6:00.

Braxton County Farm Bureau County Picnic
2024-07-15 18:00 | Holly Gray Park, 401 Co Rte 15/9, Sutton, 26601, United States
The Braxton County Farm Bureau Annual Picnic will be held on July 15th at the Holly Gray Park. Please bring a covered dish.

WLC Summer Meeting
2024-06-22 10:00 - 17:00
The Summer Meeting of the Women’s Leadership Committee will meet at the State Office.

Summer Ag Institute for Educators
2024-06-19 08:00 - 2024-06-20 17:00 | Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 225 Teletech Drive, Moundsville, WV, 26041
This annual two-day workshop is targeted to teachers who want the opportunity to earn graduate or professional credit from WVU and gain valuable information, teaching materials, lesson plans and activities about agriculture to take back to their classrooms. Teachers who attend Summer Ag Institute participate in a variety of workshops and are taken on several agriculture-related tours that allow them to see first-hand what goes into the production of food, fiber and fuel that America’s farmers provide to the world.
The Institute is sponsored by West Virginia Farm Bureau Foundation, Agriculture and Extension Education-WVU Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design and West Virginia University Extension Service.
Registration Forms available here:
https://wvfarm.org/summer-ag-institute/

Safety Day - Preston County
2024-06-08 09:00 - 16:00 | Preston County 4-H Camp, 339 4-H Camp Rd, Bruceton Mills, WV, 26525, United States
The Preston County Farm Bureau will be sponsoring a Safety Day on Saturday, June 8 from 9am until 4pm at the Preston County 4-H Camp in Bruceton Mills. Activities and demonstrations will include Animal Safety, Small Hand Tools, Ladder Safety, Drug Dogs, Smoke House, Archery/Gun Safety, First Aid, ATV Safety, Tractor Safety, and Fire Truck Safety. A registration fee of $5.00 is due by May 25 and will include lunch, snacks, a t-shirt and take-home bag. Ages 6 – 18 are encouraged to attend. Call Peggy Galloway at 304-290-7716 or Becky Shackelford at 304-288-1100.

Farming Heritage Award Applications Due
2024-06-01 16:00
Applications for the Farming Heritage Award and due (postmarked or emailed) by June 1.
You may download the application here:
https://wvfarm.org/farming-heritage-award/

State Office Closed for Memorial Day
2024-05-27
The West Virginia Farm Bureau will close it’s office to honor the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the military.

Safety Day - Taylor County
2024-05-10 | Taylor County Middle School, 670 Co Route 50/25, Grafton, wv, 26354
Taylor County Farm Bureau is sponsoring a Safety Day at Taylor County Middle School, Pruntytown, WV. ATV, Fire Extinguisher Use, Bees, Food, and Railroad will be among the topics covered. Personnel from the DNR at Tygart Valley Lake will also be on hand to cover boating, water, fishing, trapping, and swimming safety. A light lunch will be served.

Meet and Greet with Kent Leonhardt
2024-03-19 17:00 | Misty Mountain Event Barn, 450 Misty Mountain Road, Fisher, WV, 26818
The Hardy County Farm Bureau is sponsoring a meet and greet with Ag Commissioner Kent Leonhardt on March 19 at 5pm at the Misty Mountain Event Barn. Refreshments will be served.

YF&R Leadership Conference
2024-03-08 - 2024-03-11
The 2024 Farm Bureau YF&R Leadership Conference will bring together an estimated 800 young agricultural leaders from across the country to Omaha, Nebraska, March 8-11, to learn, share and grow together to build a stronger Farm Bureau. The Hilton Omaha will serve as the host hotel for the conference and will host some of the conference events. The CHI Health Center Omaha will also host many of the conference events.

Appalachian Grazing Conference
2024-03-07 - 2024-03-09 | Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place Hotel, Two Waterfront Place, Morgantown, WV, 26501, United States
The Appalachian Grazing Conference is held every two years and offers informative presentations and demonstrations to farmers with cattle, goats and sheep. Participants hear from America’s leading speakers on strategies designed to increase their profits. On our channel you will find presentations from previous conferences and other informative material.
The Appalachian Grazing Conference is a cooperative of the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, Southwest Pennsylvania Project Grass, USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service in West Virginia and Pennsylvania, West Virginia Association of Conservation Districts, West Virginia Conservation Agency, West Virginia University Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design and West Virginia University Extension Service.
