W.Va. National Guard Invests More than $5 Million to Grow Apple Trees on a Mine Site Roxy ToddNovember 8, 2018 They hope the 250,000 apple trees that will eventually be planted there will bring jobs and help reclaim the land. EconomyFood and Agriculture
Lavender Farming Project Doesn’t Go as Planned Roxy ToddOctober 5, 2018 A program to retrain veterans and others on how to grow lavender plants on former strip mines has left participants feeling misled and exploited. EconomyFood and Agriculture
Hiking Back in Time on Ice Mountain Roxy ToddSeptember 14, 2018 In West Virginia there's a small mountain ridge where rare plant species have existed since the last Ice Age. Climate ChangeConservationHistory
On the Hunt for Wild Orchids Roxy ToddAugust 24, 2018 West Virginia is one of the best places around to find wild orchids. A couple of local enthusiasts even discovered a rare orchid there. "Some people play golf, we did North American orchids." Conservation
Turning Barren Strip Mines into Fields of Purple Roxy ToddFebruary 23, 2018 A new wave of farmers hopes the lavender industry can provide a steady source of income to support them in West Virginia. EconomyFood and Agriculture
