Crop Specific Resources on Production & Marketing - Horticultural Products
Herbs and Flowers
Appalachian Ginseng Foundation (AGF)
50 Lair St.
Mount Vernon, KY 40456
Phone: 606-256-0077
www.a-spi.org/AGF/agfnl25.htm
AGF is an interstate regional organization of ginseng growers that assists its members to grow 'virtually wild Ginseng' and save the valuable forest cover of the region required to grow it. AGF also assists in developing marketing strategies which will help prevent the illegal poaching of wild ginseng and help growers attain the best prices available.
Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers (ASCFG)
Mid Atlantic Region
Joseph Caputi (Director)
Email: joeDvirginiaflowers.net
www.ascfg.org
The ASCFG has members in 47 states. ASCFG has a quarterly publication and holds national and regional conferences.
The Herb Society of America
9019 Kirtland Chardon Road
Kirtland, OH 44094
Phone: 440-256-0514
Fax: 440-256-0541
E-mail: herbs@herbsociety.org
www.herbsociety.org/
The Herb Society of America was founded for the purpose of furthering the knowledge and use of herbs, as well as contributing the results of the experience and research of its members to the records of horticulture, science, literature, history, the arts and economics.
The Society is concerned with the cultivation of herbs and with the study of their history and their uses, both past and present. The Society is committed to protecting the global environment for the health and well-being of humankind and all growing things.
Sustainable Herb Production and Marketing Resources
Appropriate Technology Transfer for Rural Areas (ATTRA)
National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service
P.O. Box 3657
Fayetteville, AR 72702
Phone: 800-346-9140
www.attra.org/horticultural.html#Herbs
West Virginia Herb Association
1289 Smoke Camp Road
Weston, WV 26452
Phone: 304-269-6416
www.wvherb.org/
Fruit
Note: A list of orchards within the state can be obtained from the West Virginia Department of Agriculture via its web site (www.wvagriculture.org).
Sustainable Fruit Resources
Appropriate Technology Transfer for Rural Areas (ATTRA)
National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service
PO Box 3657
Fayetteville, AR 72702
Phone: 800-346-9140
www.attra.org/horticultural.html#Fruits
Free resources are available on apples, grapes, pawpaws, pears, plums, strawberries and bramble fruits by visiting ATTRA's web site or by calling the toll-free number.
WVU Tree Fruit Research and Education Center
PO Box 609
Kearneysville, WV 25430-0609
Phone: 304-876-6353
www.caf.wvu.edu/kearneysville
In a collaboration between entomologists, plant pathologists and horticulture experts, the Tree Fruit Research and Education Center offers relevant resources on all aspects of commercial and small-scale tree fruit production.
The Orchard Monitor Newsletter provides cutting-edge research information and is available on the web site.
Vegetables and Other Crops
Horticulture & Gardening Program, WVU Extension
P.O. Box 6108
Morgantown, WV 26506-6108
Phone: 304-293-6131 ext. 4224
www.wvu.edu/~agexten/hortcult/index.html
The WVU Extension Service horticulture and gardening program emphasizes sustainability of agricultural practices and quality of life for West Virginians. Some major areas addressed under this program include fruits, nuts, herbs, greenhouses, ornamental shrubs, turf grasses and vegetables.
Sustainable Vegetable Production
Appropriate Technology Transfer for Rural Areas (ATTRA)
National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service
PO Box 3657
Fayetteville, AR 72702
Phone: 800-346-9140
www.attra.org/horticultural.html
Free, crop-specific publications are available from ATTRA, as well as general start-up guides for market gardening. These publications, as well as others on agroforestry and nursery production, can be obtained via the web site or by calling the toll-free number.
Wine Grapes
Growing Grapes in West Virginia
www.wvu.edu/~agexten/hortcult/fruits/grograps.htm
This comprehensive 1990 publication is available at the above web site and by calling the WVU Extension Service Horticulture Team at 304-293-6131 x 4224.
Wineries in West Virginia
| A.T. Gift Company Farm Winery Frank and Angie Gift Route 3, Box 802 Harpers Ferry, WV 25425 Phone: 304-876-6680 |
Daniel Vineyards C. Richard Daniel 200 Twin Oaks Road Glenview, WV 25827 Phone: 304-252-9750 |
| Fisher Ridge Winery Wilson Ward 1021 Quarrier Steet, Suite 201 Charleston, WV 25301 Phone: 304-342-8702 |
Forks of Cheat Winery Jerry Deal Route 4, Box 224E Morgantown, WV 26505 Phone: 304-598-2019 Fax: 304-599-8660 |
| Kirkwood Limited Rodney Facemire Route 1, Box 24 Summersville, WV 26651 Phone: 304-872-2134 |
Lambert Vintage Wines Route 1, Box 332-1 Weston, WV 26452 Phone: 304-269-4903 |
| Laurel Creek Winery Inc. John and Jelema Campolic Route 4, Box 280-B Lewisburg, WV 24901 Phone: 304-645-5870 |
Little Hungary Farm Winery Ferenc Androczi Route 6, Box 323 Buckhannon, WV 26201 Phone: 302-472-6634 |
| Potomac Highland Winery Charles Whitehill Route 1, Box 247-A Keyser, WV 26726 Phone: 304-788-3066 |
Robert F. Pliska and Co. Winery 101 Piterra Place Purgitsville, WV 26852 Phone: 304-289-3493 |
| Schneider's Winery Ken Snyder PO Box 1950 Romney, WV 26757 Phone: 304-822-7434 |
West-Whitehill Winery Ltd. Steve West HC 85, Box 153 Moorefield, WV 26836 |
