Berkeley County Farmland Protection

06/02/2026

🚨 Attention, Berkeley County! 🚨

Check out the Draft Update for our Comprehensive Plan and share your thoughts with us!

🔗 https://berkeleywv.org/DocumentCenter/View/12455/DRAFT-2026-Comprehensive-Plan-PDF

Give your feedback here: 🔗 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BerkeleyWVCommunityComment

Join us at the Pop-Up or Drop-In events on June 24! 🗓️

06/02/2026

Big news! Our conservation programs are officially OPEN 🎉

If you’ve been thinking about improving your land, now is the time to apply! We offer cost-share opportunities for practices like:
- lime application
- pasture and hay re-seeding
- heavy use area
- invasive species control
- urban agriculture
- honeybee nucleus colonies

Planning ahead is key to some practices that require soil samples before applying, so don’t wait! Reach out to get started or learn more about what programs might be the best fit for your property.

We’re accepting applications on a rolling basis through April 3, 2027!

For applications, please email [email protected] or stop by the Martinsburg Office.

05/27/2026

Our Executive Director was on Panhandle Live this morning talking everything farmland protection. If you missed it, you can tune in here!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4VCcnH04zovXSOth5V3B37?si=B30LxQ9CTS-M26XV2YUi9w&t=1320

Panhandle News Network - WEPM/WCST · Episode

05/25/2026

The BCFP office will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.

05/21/2026

Calling all youth livestock exhibitors near Washington, D.C! 🐏🐮🐷🐐

History is happening on the National Mall this summer, and we want you to be part of it. Join us as a Youth Agricultural Ambassador during the 250th anniversary celebration of our nation at this year’s Great American State Fair. You’ll represent the next generation of agriculture by showcasing your animals and engaging directly with thousands of fairgoers from 10:00 AM–11:30 AM each day.

When: June 25 – July 10
Where: Washington, D.C. on the National Mall

Space is limited! Apply no later than Friday, May 22, 2026, to secure your spot: https://airtable.com/appIwZN8eg5Fn9hPf/pagSIPn3pncjzn2iX/form

05/20/2026

05/07/2026

We are so thankful for Clint’s many years of hard work to bring the Berkeley County Farmland Protection program into reality, and all of the support since!

Berkeley County Commission President Eddie Gochenour, joined by fellow commissioners, surprised Clint Hogbin with the announcement Thursday that he has been selected to receive the Governor's Service Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of Hogbin's more than 30 years of volunteer work in recycling, solid waste management, and farmland preservation.

Congratulations, Clint! 🌍✨

05/06/2026

05/06/2026

BCFP will also be closed on the 12th. Make sure you exercise your right to vote!

🚨 Berkeley County government offices will be closed on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, for the West Virginia Primary Election.

Offices will reopen for regular hours on May 13.

Contact the Berkeley County Commission at 304-264-1923 for more information.

05/01/2026

Fun Farm Fact: May is Beef Month! 🐄🥩
Behind every steak, burger and roast is a farmer, a family and a whole lot of early mornings, muddy boots and dedication. This May, join us in recognizing the beef producers who keep agriculture strong in the Mountain State.