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Solar in Jefferson County

April 11, 2021

Shepherdstown University Art Students Exhibit

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A Vision for Hill Top House

April 2, 2021

2021 PVAS Race For The Birds

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Speak Stories Hosts Len Cabral – April 13

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Book Review: Remaking Appalachia

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Keep Your Bird Feeders Clean

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Rebuilding A Shopping Destination In Downtown Charles Town

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Discover History At The Jefferson County Museum

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Shepherdstown Library Gets a New Website

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Building An Organic Farm From The Ground Up

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Berkeley Arts Council Offers Classes In Watercolor Pencil

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Farmers’ Market

Shop Local at the Shepherdstown Farmers Market

November 20, 2020 Tagged With: agriculture, Farmers’ Market, Shepherdstown Farmers Market, sustainable food

Shop local vendors for local produce, apples, plants, flowers, breads & baked goods, cheeses, yogurt, grass-fed beef, eggs, chicken, pork, local honey, beeswax candles, body care, bulbs, mushrooms, salsas & dips, maple syrup, vinegars, teas, spices and so much more! As the holidays approach, you’ll be wowed and delighted with the variety of gift-able offerings Read the Full Story >>

Martinsburg Farmers Market Returns

June 26, 2017 Tagged With: farm to table, Farmers’ Market, farming, Market Bucks, nutrition, WV FresHealthy Bucks Program

Martinsburg Farmers Market Manager James Hersick is an advocate for all local markets, and he believes the intention behind the Martinsburg endeavor is what makes it unique. Read the Full Story >>

What’s the Dill with the Pickle Bill?

May 6, 2017 Tagged With: cottage industry, farm to table, Farmers’ Market, Pickle Bill

It was a bill that would expand access to healthy, locally grown food. Co-sponsored by Senator Patricia Rucker (R-Jefferson), it was legislation that would help farmers preserve and add value to their produce. Senate Bill 27 passed the WV Senate unanimously and the House of Delegates 95-3, yet alcohol and politics killed the "Pickle Bill" in the final hours of the 60th day of the Regular Session. Read the Full Story >>

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