West Virginia Food & Farm Coalition

06/19/2026

Today was one of those days that remind us why our work genuinely matters.

A sincere thank you to Tim and Savannah from the MarketReady Producer Training Program for sharing their knowledge, experience, and honest advice with our participants. The direct look into marketing and business sense they provided will help many of our producers and business owners take steps toward growing their businesses.

To everyone who traveled to be with us today, thank you for investing your time in yourself, your products, and your future. We see you, and we love it! We hope you left inspired, encouraged, and packed with new ideas to move forward.

We're also wildly grateful for our team. Your energy, support, and willingness to jump in wherever needed helped make this day a success from start to finish.

And to everyone who has already signed up for the Mountain State Market Academy, thank you for trusting us to be part of your journey. It’s a big step, and we’re here to help you build it. We are excited to work alongside you as you grow.

Don’t forget, applications are still open at www.wvfoodandfarm.org/mountain-state-marketing-academy

If you've built something special and you're ready to reach more customers, explore new markets, and take the next step, our team is here to guide you to do exactly that!

06/09/2026

We’re offering our Juniors, Seniors, and Homeschool Students real hands-on experience helping to shape the future of food and agriculture in West Virginia!

The Youth Entrepreneurship & School Garden Production Pathway gives interns hands-on experience in growing food, managing school gardens and high tunnels, supporting local food purchasing, and learning the basics of production planning, harvest tracking, and garden-based business development.

Applications are now open for the WV Food and Agriculture Service Learning Internship through the West Virginia Food and Farm Coalition. This hybrid internship provides students with real-world experience through host-site placements, online learning, and education in local food systems, entrepreneurship, and community agriculture.

Where: PCS District

Apply here: www.wvfoodandfarm.org/servicelearninginternship

Questions? Contact the WV Food and Farm Coalition at [email protected]

06/09/2026

We’re offering our Juniors, Seniors, and Homeschool Students real hands-on experience helping to shape the future of food and agriculture in West Virginia!

The Farm to School Education Pathway helps interns engage K–5 students through gardening, nutrition education, and hands-on learning that connects kids to their food while supporting healthier schools.

Applications are now open for the WV Food and Agriculture Service Learning Internship through the West Virginia Food and Farm Coalition. This hybrid internship provides students with real-world experience through host-site placements, online learning, and education in local food systems, entrepreneurship, and community agriculture.

Where: PCS District

Apply here - www.wvfoodandfarm.org/servicelearninginternship

Questions? Contact the WV Food and Farm Coalition at [email protected]

06/04/2026

Come work with us in Charleston!

✨ Job Spotlight: Assistant to the Executive Team ✨

Looking for a role where organization, problem-solving, and attention to detail make a real impact?

West Virginia Food & Farm Coalition is hiring an Assistant to the Executive Team in Charleston. This full-time position supports organizational leadership through calendar management, administrative coordination, budgeting support, scheduling, and helping keep key projects on track. Ideal candidates are highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a mission-driven environment.

🔗 Learn more: https://generationwv.org/job/assistant-to-the-executive-team/

06/01/2026

The Mountain State Market Academy was built for Appalachian value-added product businesses that are ready to grow but need a little help getting there.

Moving into stores, wholesale accounts, and larger markets can feel overwhelming when you're trying to run a business, work a full-time job, manage a farm, or take care of family responsibilities all at the same time.

That's why the Mountain State Market Academy was designed to work around the realities of growing your business. Over the course of six months, sessions are held online and mostly in the evenings, making it easier to participate without stepping away from your business during the day. We also understand that every producer's schedule is different, and we work with participants to ensure they get the support they need.

This no-cost, six-month program provides one-on-one coaching, hands-on business guidance, and practical training tailored to your products and goals. We'll help you navigate pricing, packaging, labeling, scaling production, and finding new markets so you can confidently take the next step.

If you've built something worth sharing, we'd love to help you grow it.

Applications are open now. Scan the QR code or visit www.wvfoodandfarm.org/mountain-state-marketing-academy to apply.

05/30/2026

It’s almost time! REGISTER HERE! www.eventbrite.com/e/market-ready-training-tickets-1989615061207

MarketReady Producer Training Program | Thursday, June 18, from 10:30AM to 3:30PM! Folks, this is a one-of-a-kind, hands-on workshop designed to help value-added producers turn hard work into new opportunities.

You'll learn what buyers are really looking for, how to price your products for profit, navigate food safety requirements, manage risk, market your products effectively, and prepare your business for wholesale success.

You'll also hear directly from wholesale buyers during a live panel discussion, giving you honest insight into what helps products stand out and what it takes to get on their shelves.

Spots are limited and filling quickly. Reserve your seat today by scanning the QR code, clicking the registration link, or swiping up on our story before they're gone.

05/28/2026

We’re offering real hands-on experience helping shape the future of food and agriculture in West Virginia to our Juniors, Seniors, and Homeschool Students!

APPLY HERE: www.wvfoodandfarm.org/servicelearninginternship
Questions? Contact the WV Food and Farm Coalition at [email protected]

This is a hybrid internship program that gives students the chance to learn through real-world host-site placements, online education, and hands-on experience in local food systems, entrepreneurship, and community agriculture.

At interns will learn about maple syrup production, forest farming, tree identification, seasonal farm work, and community engagement through events such as WV Maple Days.

At interns will gain experience in food processing, packaging, value-added product development, inventory management, and food safety, and learn how local products reach market shelves.

At interns will work inside a café, coffee roastery, retail market, and food hub while learning food preparation, CSA packing, customer service, inventory management, and community food operations.

These internships are about more than work experience. They are about learning from the people growing, preparing, and building a stronger local food system across Appalachia and West Virginia.