WEST VIRGINIA (WVDN) – The West Virginia Farmers Market Association (WVFMA) is pleased to announce the recipients of the WVFMA 2024 Mini-Grant Program, funded by the West Virginia Department of Agriculture. This year’s program drew significant interest, with 43 applications submitted, totaling more than $194,000 in funding requests. Fourteen farmers markets across the state were awarded a combined $51,052 in funding to support a variety of critical enhancements and operational improvements.
Our 2024 WVFMA Mini-Grant Awardees represent the diversity of West Virginia’s agricultural landscape, from long-established traditional farmers’ markets to new, small markets, mobile operations, and on-farm stands. These markets offer diverse products, including produce, meats, value-added products, herbs, and flowers. We are pleased to share that 11 projects received full funding, while three others were granted partial awards.
The following markets were selected as 2024 awardees:
|
Name |
City |
Awarded |
|
Bland’s Home and Farm Service |
Dunmore |
$5,000.00 |
|
Jean’s Farm Fresh |
Burlington |
$5,000.00 |
|
Lewis County Farmers Market |
Weston |
$4,964.51 |
|
Morgantown Farmers Market |
Morgantown |
$4,961.00 |
|
Hampshire County Farmers Market |
Romney |
$4,958.63 |
|
Trailhead Farm |
Gassaway |
$4,956.56 |
|
White Picket Farm |
Elizabeth |
$4,944.95 |
|
WVU Parkersburg |
Parkersburg |
$4,587.63 |
|
Granny Witch Gardens |
Huntington |
$4,038.74 |
|
Grow Ohio Valley |
Wheeling |
$3,825.00 |
|
Peppermint Acres |
Kenova |
$1,315.98 |
|
Mineral County Farmers Market |
Keyser |
$1,064.00 |
|
Lisa’s Jars of Love |
Huntington |
$930.00 |
|
The Local Farmers Market |
Sistersville |
$505.93 |
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WVFMA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and advancing farmer’s markets across the state. Our mission is to strengthen the local food economy by providing resources, education, and advocacy that empower farmers, market managers, and communities. We envision a community where West Virginia farmers markets provide healthy, local food and economic opportunities for producers and serve as a vibrant gathering place for all residents. More information about the West Virginia Farmers Market Association and its programs can be accessed at www.wvfarmers.org.
