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New program at Eastern to support regional agribusiness sustainability
MOOREFIELD, W.Va.—A new project at Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College will support agriculturalists in obtaining resources for long-term sustainability of their businesses and reduce stress among owners and…
Read MoreEastern Agriculture Innovation brings together local cattle industry for National Beef Quality Assurance – Transportation Certification and Stockmanship & Stewardship Training
In mid-June, Agriculture Innovation at Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College brought together local cattle farmers, educators, livestock experts, and a variety of industry-related vendors for a unique annual…
Read MoreEastern Ag Innovation Highlights 2023 Farm Fellows and Mentors
Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College’s Ag Innovation Department is excited to announce its 2023 Farm Fellows. The Farm Fellowship program is supported by the United States Department of…
Read MoreStockmanship & Stewardship Event Coming to Petersburg
MOOREFIELD, W.Va.—Join livestock handlers and producers for the upcoming Stockmanship & Stewardship and Beef Quality Assurance (BQA)-Transportation training program hosted by Eastern Agriculture Innovation on Friday, June 16 from 8…
Read MoreEastern fuels demand for local food through ag entrepreneurship and CSA programs
The Agriculture Innovation Program at Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College is fueling demand for locally grown foods through expansion of the Potomac Highland Producers community supported monthly food…
Read MoreEastern offering free drone training for agriculture and tourism businesses
Eastern West Virginia Community & Technical College’s Workforce Education Department, in collaboration with National Drone Services, is offering free hands-on drone training for individuals and businesses in the agriculture and…
Read More7th annual Potomac Highlands Agriculture Innovation Showcase set for Oct. 15
The latest advancements in agriculture technology will be on display at this year’s Potomac Highlands Agriculture Innovation Showcase hosted by Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College’s Ag Innovation Program.…
Read MoreGrant, Hardy and Tucker County Students Win Big in BRITE Challenge STEM Competition
Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College, in partnership with the National Youth Science Center, awarded over $13,000 to middle and high school students at the first annual BRITE Challenge. Held…
Read MoreEastern Foundation and Clearway Creating Wind Energy Scholarship Fund
The Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College Foundation has received a $20,000 grant from the Clearway Community Benefit Fund to establish a scholarship fund to support students enrolled in the wind…
Read MoreEastern to Recognize 2022 Farm Fellows and Mentors at Annual Farm to Table Dinner Fundraiser
Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College Agriculture Innovation’s prestigious Farm Fellowship Program connects students of all ages with local farmers to bolster the agriculture workforce and economy over a one-year farm apprenticeship,…
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