"On the Farm" Radio

09/10/2026

Got pompions?

by Jeff IsheeSeptember 10, 2026 - Pumpkins have been part of Virginia agriculture for centuries, beginning with Native American cultivation long before Jamestown. The Doeg people, living along the Potomac and Occoquan rivers, raised pumpkins alongside corn, beans, squash, sunflowers, and to***co as....

09/04/2026

08/28/2026

Drum roll please... We're thrilled to announce the 2026 Charitable Contributions Fund grant recipients. This year, we awarded $130,000 in funding to support the efforts of 16 organizations. This year's recipients are seeking to strengthen agriculture and the rural communities we serve through projects that advance youth agriculture involvement and education, farm safety, food security and more.

Grant recipients include the Appalachian Farm & Food Alliance, Augusta Health, Common Grain Alliance, Fauquier County 4-H, Rappahannock County 4-H, Carver Food Enterprise Center, Gilmer County Farm Show, Monongalia County Fair, Randolph County Fair, Southwest Virginia 4-H Educational Center, West Virginia Food & Farm Coalition and more.

Read the press release to view the complete list of grant recipients and learn how the funds will be used: https://bit.ly/4zGyixc

08/28/2026

Hey, ladies! The WV Women in Agriculture Conference is just a couple months away. Save the date (Oct. 23-24) and the place (WVU campus). More details coming soon! WVU Extension Women in Agriculture

08/26/2026

EPA highlights the efforts of a Virginia cattle operation.

08/25/2026

08/21/2026

An encouraging 90-day forecast was released this morning. Let's hope this is accurate and we come out of this multi-year drought situation.

Image credit: NWS Climate Prediction Center.

08/21/2026

Congratulations to the Henderson Family Farm, the 2026 Farming Heritage Award recipient!

Photographed are: (beside rock) Maxine Yost and Oakley Yost. (L to R back row) Commissioner Kent Leonhardt, Linda Henderson, Howard Henderson, Annaliese Henderson-Yost, (holding Sage Yost) Clinton Yost, and Charles Wilfong.

Sponsored by the West Virginia Farm Bureau and the State Fair of West Virginia, the Farming Heritage Award recognizes a West Virginia farm family whose dedication to agriculture and commitment to carrying on the farming tradition exemplify the very best of our state’s agricultural heritage.

The Henderson family represents generations of hard work, stewardship and a deep connection to the land. We’re proud to celebrate their story and the lasting impact they continue to make on West Virginia agriculture. ❤️🌱