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WHAT: The West Virginia University Extension Small Farm Center will host a four-day conference offering an affordable opportunity for West Virginia farmers to learn how to adapt their enterprises to meet the rising demand for local foods while increasing profitability.
WHO: Nearly 400 West Virginia farmers and agribusiness operators; WVU Extension faculty, staff and other industry experts; Hollie Best, keynote speaker, child nutrition director, Wood County Schools; various conference exhibitors
WHEN: Feb. 26 to March 1
WHERE: Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center, 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston
NOTES: The conference also includes the popular Winter Blues Farmers Market, a collaboration with the West Virginia Department of Agriculture, which takes place from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday (March 1). The Winter Blues Farmers Market is open to the public.
Best photo and video opportunities:
• Friday, Feb. 28, 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. — Conference keynote luncheon
• Saturday, March 1, 11:30 a.m. to noon — Winter Blues Farmers Market media preview
See the full conference schedule.
Find more information about the West Virginia Small Farm Conference.
