Commissioner Kent Leonhardt happy with growth of West Virginia agriculture

One need only walk through the Gus R. Douglass Annex at the State Fair of West Virginia in Fairlea. It’s not just rides, concerts and cotton candy. In the building — named for West Virginia’s longest-serving agriculture commissioner — visitors can find displays for West Virginia maple syrup, honey, beef jerky, jams, soaps, chili and wine.

There were three wineries set up, up from one winery the year before — Leonhardt’s first year. There is a such a demand for in-state wineries to display at the state fair that there is a waiting list.