WV State/Regional Resources & Organizations
Arthritis Foundation
Ohio River Valley Chapter
7124 Miami Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45242
Phone: 513-271-4545
Maryland Chapter
(Serving WV's Eastern Counties)
9505 Reisterstown Road
Suite 1 North
Owings Mills, MD 21117
Phone: 410-654-6570
www.arthritis.org
Publisher of the monthly periodical 'Arthritis Today' as well as many other publications, the Arthritis Foundation sponsors events, programs and research to make living with arthritis easier. Learn about pain self-management techniques, alternative therapies,diet and nutritional tips, and stretching exercises that can make daily farm chores less of a burden on your joints.
Carver Career Center
4799 Midland Drive
Charleston, WV 25306
Phone: 304-348-1965
Fax: 304-348-1938
Email: CarverCareer@kcs.kana.k12.wv.us
kcs.kana.k12.wv.us/carver/
The mission of Carver Career Center is to provide associate degrees, certificates and short term education programs to prepare secondary students from Kanawha County and adult students from Kanawha County and surrounding counties for employment, career advancement, and/or continued education and to assist employers in meeting employment and training needs.
In the AgriScience/Natural Resources program, students learn an orientation to animal science, plant science and forestry/natural resources. Hands-on activities include experience in small animal care, grooming, animalproduction/management,aquaculture, plant science/production, horticulture, floriculture, hydroponics, foret measurement, dendrology, forest products, and management of natural resources.
Center for Economic Options (CEO)
910 Quarrier Stret, Suite 206
Charleston, West Virginia 25301
Phone: 304-345-1298
Toll free: 800-780-5652
Fax: 304-342-0641
Email: info@economicoptions.org
www.centerforeconomicoptions.org/
The Center for Economic Options (CEO) is a statewide non-profit organization that develops and accesses markets for small-scale rural West Virginia businesses, particularly small specialty farms and artisans.
CEO is committed to improving the sustainable economic well-being of West Virginians, with a particular focus on people in rural areas who have historically been excluded from the economy. Showcase West Virginia is an innovative access-to-markets program sponsored by the CEO. Serving small-scale enterprises, Showcase West Virginia provides markets for a wide range of high quality West Virginia-made products.
Centers for Independent Living
Centers for Independent Living offer individual and systems advocacy, independent living skills development, information and referral, peer support, personal assistance services, supported employment, community integration, housing referral and transporttion resources for individuals with disabilities.
Such centers are committed to the philosophy that all persons have equal access and unconditional value, that all individuals shall be respected for their uniqueness and shallhave the right to live within the community of their choice, having equal access to participate in and contribute to thata community. The NWVCIL is the community-based partner of the WV AgrAbility Project.
Appalachian Center for Independent Living
Charleston Office
4710 Chimney Drive, Suite C
Charleston, WV 25302-4804
Phone: 304-965-0377
TTY: 800-642-3003
E-mail: acil@westco.net
www.nwvcil.org
Counties served: Kanawha, Clay, Putnam and Boone
Spencer Office
811 Madison Avenue, Suite 106
Spencer, WV 25276
Phone: 304-927-4080
Fax: 304-927-4330
TTY: 800-642-3003
E-mail: susanacil@yahoo.com
Counties served: Roane, Calhoun and Jackson
Northern West Virginia Center for Independent Living
601-3 East Brockway Avenue, Suites A&B
Morgantown, WV 26501
Phone: 304-296-6091
Toll free: 800-834-6408
E-mail: nwvcil@nwvcil.org
www.nwvcil.org
Counties served: Monongalia, Marion, Preston, Doddridge, Harrison, Taylor, Gilmer, Lewis, Upshur, Barbour, Braxton, Randolph and Tucker
Mountain State Centers for Independent Living
Beckley
329 Prince Street
Beckley, WV 25801
Phone: 304-255-0122
TTY: 304-255-0122
Fax: 304-255-0157
Email: kmaynus@mtstcil.org
Countiy served: Raleigh
Huntington
821 Fourth Avenue
Huntington, WV 25701
Phone: 304-525-3324
Fax: 304-525-3360
Toll free: 866-687-8245
Fax: 304-525-3360
E-mail: mtstcil@mtstcil.org
Counties served: Cabell and Wayne
Sistersville Satellite Office
PO Box 31
Sistersville, WV 26175
Phone: 304-652-2116
Fax: 304-652-2927
Toll Free: 866-687-8245
E-mail: brendagoodfellow@mtstcil.org
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Farms in West Virginia
www.nal.usda.gov/afsic/csa
The CSA model allows consumers and farmers to work together to sustain one another. Consumers share the costs of supporting the farm by providing upfront payments in exchange for a share of the year's harvest. This means consumers share the risk of variable harvests and also share the over-abundance of a particularly fruitful year. Every farm is different in length of season, crops grown, level of social activities and price they set for their shares.
County Commissioners Association
2309 Washington Street, East
Charleston, WV 25311
Phone: 304-345-4639
Fax: 304-346-3512
www.polsci.wvu.edu/wv/index.html
The mission of the County Commissioners' Association is to promote the interest and general welfare of local county government by representing county government before the West Virginia Legislature, administrative agencies and the federal government. It also seeks to educate the public about the value and need for county programs and services and to facilitate the exchange of problems, ideas and solutions among county officials.
Farm Resource Center (FRC)
226 Main Street
Mound City, IL 62963
Phone: 877-633-3372
www.frci.org
The Farm Resource Center (FRC) is tailored to address the unique concerns faced by rural families. The FRC is sensitive and familiar with farmers, coal miners and other rural individuals in crisis. Its mental health crisis response line is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The FRC's outreach staff is made up of many individuals who have faced the same problems and bring their knowledge to assist you as you cope with these challenges. Their web site offers a wellness quiz.
FFA
Don Michael, State FFA Advisor
1900 Kanawha Blvd. East
Building 6, Room 243
Charleston, WV 26305
Phone: 304-558-2347
Email: dmichael@access.k12.wv.us www.wvffa.org
FFA offers students development in leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.
Great Lakes Center for Agricultural Safety and Health
The Ohio State University
Agricultural Engineering Building
590 Woody Hayes Drive Room 262b
Columbus, Ohio 43210
Phone: 614-292-9455
www.ag.ohio-state.edu/~agsafety/
The goal of the Great Lakes Center is to promote agricultural safety and health for farm, forestry and fishery employers, workers, families and their communities in the Great Lakes region serving Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and West Virginia. Based at Ohio State the Center has the following agricultural safety and health focus areas: Ergonomics; Pesticide Exposure and Health Effects Assessment; Acute Unintentional Injury; Virtual Reality Simulation of Hazardous Agricultural Jobs and Agricultural Safety; and Health Education and Outreach. A comprehensive list of publications and videos is available on their web site.
Injury Control Research Center
West Virginia University
PO Box 9151
Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center, WVU
Morgantown, WV 26506
Phone: 304-293-6682
www.hsc.wvu.edu/som/icrc/index.asp
Every year in West Virginia, about 1,200 people die from injuries, another 17,250 are hospitalized, and as many as 225,000 are treated in hospital emergency departments. In 2004, West Virginia University was designated as the the 12th CDC funded Injury Control Research Center (ICRC).
Among the many goals of the WVU ICRC are to:
- Conduct and stimulate interdisciplinary injury control research with emphasis on injuries affecting high-risk rural populations.
- Promote scholarship and leadership in injury control by educating the next generation of WVU graduate students and medical students in the science and practice of injury control.
- Provide accurate and timely information on the health and economic burden imposed by injuries and the effectiveness of preventive interventions through a range of dissemination activities.
Mission West Virginia
168 Midland Trail, Suite 1
Hurricane, WV 25526
Phone: 304-562-0723
www.missionwv.org
Among Mission West Virginia's many computer hardware donation and training programs is their e-Impact program, which provides computer training programs, discounted computer sales and a 'Build it, Keep it, Share it" program which teaches kids how to build their own computer.
National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF)
322 Pennsylvania Ave.
Bridgeport, WV 26330
Phone: 304-842-5515
Fax: 304-842-5515
E-mail: wvrdnwtf@verizon.net www.wheelinsportsmen.org/wheelin
The National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) is a 450,000-member grassroots, nonprofit organization with members in 50 states, Canada and 11 other foreign countries. It supports scientific wildlife management on public, private and corporate lands as well as wild turkey hunting as a traditional North American sport. "NWTF Wheelin Sportsman Program is dedicated to providing people with disabilities, including hunters with disabilities, anglers with disabilities and other outdoor enthusiasts the opportunity to participate in outdoor activities."
Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
75 High Street Room 301
Morgantown, WV 26505
Phone: 304-284-7540
Fax: 304-284-4839
www.wv.nrcs.usda.gov/
For more information on WV NRCS, see West Virginia Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
Nature Conservancy (West Virginia Chapter)
723 Kanawha Blvd. E, Suite 500
Charleston, WV 25337
Phone: 304-345-4350
Fax: 304-345-4351
E-mail: westvirginia@tnc.org
www.nature.org/wherewework/northamerica/states/westvirginia/
The Nature Conservancy has been preserving valuable land for over 50 years and has protected more than 98 million acres of valuable lands and waters worldwide. They accept donations of land and work with landowners on conservation issues.
Northeast Center for Agricultural & Occupational Health
1 Atwell Road
Cooperstown, NY 12236
Phone: 800-343-7527
www.nycamh.com
Serving a thirteen-state region from Maine through Virginia, NEC promotes farm health and safety research, education and prevention activities. In partnership with other NIOSH centers, state and federal agencies, land grant universities, medical centers and farm groups, NYCAMH/NEC uses injury and illness research findings to develop preventive teaching, educational health screening, demonstrations and activities.
Small Business Administration
SBA West Virginia District Office
320 West Pike Street, Suite 330
Clarksburg, WV 26301
Phone: 304-623-5631
www.sba.gov/wv/
The SBA offers business counseling services, micro-loans, technical assistance for start-ups and other services for successful small business development in West Virginia. A small business resource guide is available at www.reni.net/guides/pdf/english/westvirginia.pdf
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) State Grant Project
TBI State Grant Project
959 Hartman Run Road
Morgantown, WV 26505
Phone: 304-293-4692
Toll free: 877-724-8244
www.cedwvu.org/programs/tbi/
The mission of the Traumatic Brain Injury State Grant is to establish a sustained system of statewide service provision for individuals with traumatic brain injuries and their families that is coordinated, culturally competent, consumer directed and appropriate.
The project's staff provides training, technical assistance and information/referral to individuals with traumatic brain injury, family members, state agencies, service providers and the community on traumatic brain injury issues, available services and supports. Training addresses issues that affect individuals with TBI and their families, including causes, consequences and impact of TBI, resource coordination and person-centered planning, education issues, and behavior issues. Other topics are covered upon request.
USDA Department of Forestry in West Virginia
Forestry Sciences Laboratory
241 Mercer Springs Road
Princeton, WV 24740
Phone: 304-431-2700
Fax: 304-431-2772
www.fs.fed.us/ne/princeton/
Located in southern West Virginia, the Forestry Sciences Laboratory conducts research on hardwood forest economics, utilization, and industry. The Forestry Sciences Laboratory is part of the USDA Forest Service's Northeastern Research Station. Its mission is to promote natural resource conservation and help sustain forest-based businesses and economies through research and development aimed at advancing more efficient uses of the northern forest resource.
West Virginia Agribusiness Council
Route 1, Box 200
Clarksburg, WV 26301
E-mail: wvagbiz@aol.com
www.agribusinesscouncil.org/westvirginia.htm
The Agribusiness Council provides access to a communications network encompassing small and medium-sized agribusiness companies, university/research institutions, other nonprofit organizations, as well as public sector agencies. It represents a unique neutral "umbrella" under which the entire range of U.S. agro-industry players can come together for constructive, informal dialogue and action within the vast arena of intricate agricultural business, education and policy issues.
West Virginia Agriculture Statistics Service
West Virginia Department of Agriculture
1900 Kanawha Blvd. E.
Charleston, WV 25305
Phone: 304-345-5958
Toll free: 800-535-7088
Fax: 304-558-0297
www.nass.usda.gov/wv/
The West Virginia Agriculture Statistics Service is a state statistical office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service United States Department of Agriculture. Agricultural statistics are available on the website and are for public use.
West Virginia Agromedicine Program
130 Tower Lane
PO Box 6615
Morgantown, WV 26506-6615
Phone: 304-293-3096
Fax: 304-293-5905
www.wvu.edu/~exten/depts/she/agromed.htm
The West Virginia Agromedicine Program is devoted to the integration of applied, basic, and clinical sciences focused on health and safety issues involved in modern agriculture, including farm families and environments, workers in agriculture-associated industries, and consumers of agricultural products. the Program:
- Provides educational information on safe agricultural practices and preventive health measures
- Supports the system of emergency medical response for agricultural accidents and injuries
- Provides consumer information about food safety and proper use of agricultural commodities and products
- Improves understanding of risks and provides intervention strategies for agricultural workers and their families in areas such as:
- Acute poisonings and health concerns associated with farm chemicals
- Family stress and violence
- Airborne pollutants and lung diseases
- Special health and safety concerns for rural residents, youth through adults
- Issues related to natural diseases
West Virginia Assistive Technology System (WVATS)
The West Virginia Assistive Technology System (WVATS) is dedicated to increasing awareness of and accessibility to assistive technology (AT) for West Virginians of all ages and types of disabilities. Through their loan library, assistive technologies for the home and garden are available for borrowing free of charge.
WVATS Core Office and Northern Resource Center
Center for Excellence in Disabilites
959 Hartman Run Road
Morgantown, WV 26505
Voice and TDD: 304-293-4692
Toll free: 800-841-8436
E-mail: WVATS@hsc.wvu.edu
www.cedwvu.org/programs/wvats/
WVATS Southern Resource Center
c/o WV Rehabilitation Center
PO Box 1004
Institute, WV 25112
Voice and TDD: 304-766-4946
Toll free: 800-779-8287
WV Advocates
1207 Quarrier St.
Litton Building, 4th Floor
Charleston, WV 25301
Voice and TDD: 304-346-0847
Toll free: 800-950-5250
www.wvadvocates.org
West Virginia Advocates protects and advocates for the legal and human rights of persons with disabilities.
West Virginia Auctioneers Association
Randy Burdette
Riverbend Auction Company
PO Box 800
Alderson, WV 24910
Phone: 304-445-2897
Email: randy@riverbendauctions.com
www.wvaa.org/index.php
The WVAA provides education and support to Auctioneers throughout the state. Their web site features a calendar of many types of auctions in West Virginia.
West Virginia Cattlemen's Association
PO Box 668
Buckhannon, WV 26201
Phone: 304-472-4020
www.wvbeef.org
The West Virginia Cattlemen's Association regularly organizes tours for its members. These tours offer beef producers an opportunity to travel and learn more about the beef industry. They schedule visits to beef operations that have demonstrated success in the cattle business, and also include some stops at national parks or historic sites. In addition, West Virginia Cattlemen's Association works to keep WV beef growers informed about the market and promote the WV beef industry.
West Virginia Conservation Agency (WVCA)
1900 Kanawha Boulevard, East
Charleston, WV 25305-0193
www.wvca.us/
The West Virginia Conservation Agency coordinates statewide conservation efforts. The West Virginia State Code charges the WVCA to conserve natural resources, control floods, prevent impairment of dams and reservoirs, assist in maintaining the navigability of rivers and harbors, conserve wildlife, protect the tax base, protect public lands and protect and promote the health, safety and general welfare of the people.
West Virginia Department of Agriculture
1900 Kanawha Boulevard, East
Charleston, WV 25305
Phone: 304-558-3200
Fax: 304-558-2203
www.wvagriculture.org
The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) supports and regulates the sale of farm products throughout the state, via both promotion and permitting programs. If you plan to sell any farm products, check with WVDA to make sure you have filed the appropriate licenses.
Divisions in the WV Department of Agriculture
Administrative Division
Sandi Gillispie, Director
Phone: 304-558-2221
Fax: 304-558-2222
E-mail: sgillispie@ag.state.wv.us
Animal Health Division
Dr. L. J. Starcher, DVM, Director
Phone: 304-558-2214
Fax: 304-558-2231
E-mail: jstarcher@ag.state.wv.us
Communications Division
Christina S. Kelley-Dye, Director
Phone: 304-558-3708
Fax: 304-558-3131
E-mail: ckelley@ag.state.wv.us
Marketing & Development Division
Jean Smith, Director
E-mail: jsmith@ag.state.wv.us
Thomas S. Clark, Marketing Specialist-Horticulture
E-mail: tclark@ag.state.wv.us
Tracy Fitzsimmons, Marketing Specialist-Livestock
E-mail: tfitzsimmons@ag.state.wv.us
Teresa Halloran, Marketing Specialist-Foods
E-mail: thalloran@ag.state.wv.us
Cynthia Martel, Marketing Specialist
E-mail: cmartel@ag.state.wv.us
George Clutter, State Apiarist
E-mail: cgclutter@ag.state.wv.us
Paul E. Poling, Apiary Specialist
E-mail: ppoling@ag.state.wv.us
Meat and Poultry Inspection Division
Dr. Warren J. Charminski, DVM, PhD, Director
Phone: 304-558-2206
Fax: 304-558-1882
E-Mail: jcharminski@ag.state.wv.us
Plant Industries Division
Dr. Charles C. Coffman, Director
Phone: 304-558-2212
E-mail: ccoffman@ag.state.wv.us
Regulatory and Environmental Affairs Division
Herma Johnson, Director
Phone: 304-558-2208
Fax: 304-558-3594
E-Mail: hjohnson@ag.state.wv.us
West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection
601 57th Street
Charleston, WV 25304
Phone: 304-926-0440
Fax: 304-926-0446 www.dep.state.wv.us/
The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has administrative offices throughout the Kanawha Valley and field offices across the state. DEP has more than 800 employees who regulate virtually every industrial site in the state, keeping waters clean and ensuring that West Virginians are breathing clean air.
West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (DNR)
State Capitol Complex
Building 3, Room 669
1900 Kanawha Boulevard
Charleston WV 25305
Phone: 304-558-3380
E-mail: HoyMurphy@wvdnr.gov
www.wvdnr.gov/
West Virginia Division of Natural Resources offers information about hunting, fishing, wildlife, recreation, parks and forests, disability services, environmental resources, real estate management, and more. The disability service division offers courses, licenses, and permits for individuals with disabilities. They also collaborate with hunting organizations in various counties to sponsor accessible hunts.
West Virginia Division of Rehabilitation Services
Barron Drive
PO Box 1004
Institute, WV 25112
Phone: 304-766-4600
www.wvdrs.org
The mission of the West Virginia Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) is to enable individuals with disabilities to work and to live independently. Through several employment and education programs, the DRS provides rehabilitation resources and works closely with West Virginia AgrAbility to help support agricultural self-employment for farmers impacted by disability. Call the number above to locate a DRS office near you to arrange an eligibility appointment.
West Virginia Farm Bureau
One Red Rock Road
Buckhannon, WV 26201
Toll free: 800-398-4630
E-mail: shellyk@wvfarm.org
www.wvfarm.org/
Farm Bureau is an organization dedicated to improving the quality of us farmers and the lives of those who depend on them. It is the organization's goal to provide leadership, education, information, training and economic services to enhance the quality of life of its members. An excellent monthly newsletter is available to members.
West Virginia Farmer's Markets
State Farmers Market Office
West Virginia Dept. of Agriculture
Marketing & Development Division
1900 Kanawha Boulevard, East
Charleston, WV 25305
Phone: 304-558-2210
Fax: 304-558-2270
www.ams.usda.gov/farmersmarkets/states/westvirginia.htm
Direct marketing of farm products through farmers markets continues to be an important sales outlet for agricultural producers nationwide. Farmers markets have continued to rise in popularity, mostly due to the growing consumer interest in obtaining fresh products directly from the farm.
The number of farmers markets in the United States has grown dramatically. According to the 2002 National Farmers Market Directory, there are over 3,100 farmers markets operating in the United States. Nearly 30 farmers markets operate in West Virginia. For resources on selling at or managing farmers markets, visit WVU Extension's farmers market website at www.wvu.edu/~agexten/farmman2/frmmrktindex.htm
West Virginia Festivals
Phone: 206-381-5200
www.festivals.com
Launched in 1995, Festivals.com is the largest resource on the Internet for information about community festivals, fairs and special events. More than 40,000 community events worldwide are listed on the site, including festivals in West Virginia.
West Virginia Forestry Association/Tree Farm System
PO Box 718
Ripley, WV 25271
Phone: 304-372-1955
Toll free: 888-372-9663
Fax: 304-372-1957
E-mail: wvfa@wvadventures.net
www.wvfa.org
The West Virginia Forestry Association is a non-profit organization funded by its membership. Members include individuals and businesses involved in forest management, timber production and wood product manufacturing. Members are concerned with protecting the environment, as well as enhancing the future of West Virginia's forests through multiple-use management.
The Association encourages and promotes sustainable forest management, improved fire protection and suppression, true conservation of woodland resources in West Virginia.
West Virginia Grange
Route 1 Box 105
New Milton, WV 26411-9728
Phone: 304-349-4985
Fax: 304-349-4985
www.nationalgrange.org/about/states/wvirgin.htm
The Grange Foundation was established in 1960 as a nonprofit organization devoted to community involvement, education,agricultural and rural issues.
Members work together in a family environment, with programs, projects and activities offered in every local Grange.
Activities reflect the interests and talents of its members with special focus on family activities. The organization may be responsive to the needs of those in the farming community with disabilities through community service projects.
Master
James Foster
Route 1, Box 105
New Milton, WV 26411-9728
Phone: 304-349-4985
E-mail: JEFoster63@hotmail.com
Community Service Chair
Martha McGoskey
PO Box 574
Ravenswood, WV 26264
West Virginia Herb Association
1289 Smoke Camp Road
Weston, WV 26452
Phone: 304-269-6416
www.wvherb.org/
WVHA is a non-profit, educational organization whose mission is to promote the ethical and environmentally sound propagation, cultivation, harvest and use of herbs in West Virginia.
Founded in 1992, the Association provides a forum for those interested in herbs by creating opportunities for members to get to know one another, share knowledge and experience, and build community. WVHA occasionally exceeds 400 members in 4 states.
The primary focus areas are:
- Herb cultivation
- Medicinal herbs
- Culinary herbs
- Herbal crafts
West Virginia Highlands Conservancy
Phone: 304-866-3484
E-mail: peter@mountain.net
www.wvhighlands.org/
Formed in 1967 to preserve the natural beauty of the West Virginia Highlands, the Conservancy is the state's oldest environmental advocacy organization. The WVHC was instrumental in creating the Monongahela National Forest Wilderness areas and in preventing the destruction of Canaan Valley. The Conservancy is currently campaigning for additional National Forest Wilderness designations in West Virginia and participating in the current Monongahela Forest replanning.
West Virginia Home Page
www.wv.gov
This web site offers links to West Virginia arts and culture, attractions, businesses, communities, education, government, health, news, public safety, phone books, etc. If you are searching for information about West Virginia, visit this site.
West Virginia Legislature
www.legis.state.wv.us/
This website provides news and updates about the West Virginia Legislature as well as contact information for the senate and house members and current and past legislation and its status.
West Virginia Master Gardeners Program
www.wvu.edu/~agexten/hortcult/master/index.htm
The Master Gardener program and training are conducted by the West Virginia University Extension Service through the county extension offices. The training provides gardeners with the opportunity to improve their horticultural knowledge and skills and then share their experience with the public through organized volunteer activities. The program topics covered include: botany, plant problem diagnosis, soils, ornamentals, pest management, fruits, vegetables, and plant propagation. Contact your county extension office for class availability and schedule.
West Virginia AgrAbility offers assistance to Master Gardeners engaged in constructing public accessible gardens through its 'Green Thumbs, Healthy Joints' program. You can access the Green Thumbs, Healthy Joints brochure and application on our web page.
West Virginia Online
www.wvonline.com/
This website offers information about recreation, travel, and tourism in West Virginia in addition to offering links to West Virginia organizations, government, and industries.
West Virginia Osteoporosis and Arthritis Program
West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources
West Virginia Bureau for Public Health
350 Capitol Street Room 206
Charleston, WV 25301
Phone: 304-558-0644
E-mail: GermaineWeis@wvdhhr.org
www.wvbonenjoint.org
With the goal of reducing the prevalence of osteoporosis and arthritis
in West Virginia, this program provides information on prevention and
education, making available the latest strategies on treatment, and
lessening pain and disability by encouraging individuals to maintain
productive lifestyles. Their web site includes many resources and
programs for children and adults.
West Virginia Poison Center
Robert C. Byrd HSC of West Virginia University
3110 MacCorkle Ave SE
Charleston, WV 25304
Toll free: 800-222-1222
www.hsc.wvu.edu/charleston/wvpc/
The West Virginia Poison Center provides comprehensive emergency poison information, prevention, and educational resources to West Virginians 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Each call to the poison center is answered by a Specialist in Poison Information who is specially trained in the management of poisoning emergencies.
The West Virginia Poison Center (WVPC) offers assessment and emergency treatment advice on accidental exposures to medications and household substances, plant ingestions, snake, spider and other insect bites and stings, chemical spills, occupational exposures, and drug overdoses.
West Virginia State Fair
PO Drawer 986
Lewisburg,WV 24901
Phone: 304-645-1090
Fax: 304-645-6660
www.wvstatefair.com/
For 78 years the State Fair of West Virginia has been committed to offering an event that shows the very best of agriculture. Livestock, crops, machinery, arts & crafts, and home items are showcased each year just like they were in the mid-1800s.
West Virginia State Farm Service Agency 
75 High Street, Room 239
PO Box 1049
Morgantown, WV 26507
Phone: 304-284-4800
Fax: 304-284-4821
www.fsa.usda.gov/wv/
West Virginia State University
Division of Agricultural, Consumer, Environmental,
and Outreach Programs
201 ACEOP Administration Building
PO Box 1000
Institute, WV 25112-1000
Phone: 304-766-4291
Fax: 304-766-4274
Email: Land-Grant@wvstateu.edu
www.aceop.wvstateu.edu
The mission of the Division of Agricultural, Consumer, Environmental, and Outreach Programs is to aid in the academic, technological, economic, and social advancement of the State of West Virginia by identifying resources and programs pertinent to the progression and dissemination of knowledge and services by way of research, teaching, and extension.
West Virginia University Davis College of Agriculture, Forestry, and Consumer Science
1170 Agricultural Sciences Bldg.
Morgantown, WV 26506
Phone: 304-293-2395
Fax: 304-293-3740
www.cafcs.wvu.edu/
The Davis College addresses safe food supply, environmentally sound and sustainable economic development, and child care and education. The Davis College can also provide resources on wildlife, interior design, agribusiness, or landscape architecture. Specialists in Animal Science, Plant Science and a number of other fields may be able to answer your questions.
West Virginia Web
wvweb.com/
This is your place to find information you need about West Virginia. If you are planning a trip or just trying to find something to do on the weekend, you will find it here!
Woodland Owners Association of West Virginia, Inc.
www.woaofwv.org
The Woodland Owners Association of West Virginia, Inc., (WOA) is a nonprofit membership organization controlled exclusively by independent West Virginia woodland owners. The association is open to anyone interested in improving privately owned West Virginia forest land.
WOA's primary goal is to help West Virginia forest landowners attain the best returns from their woodland ownership and maintain a healthy, productive and beautiful forest. We achieve this goal through:
- Education
- Lobbying
- Cooperation
- Communication
- Assistance
More than 76% of West Virginia is forested and 90% of that forested land is owned by 268,000 non-industrial private woodland owners.
