Apple Growers in Martinsburg Connect with Vital Resources
Martinsburg Forum Connects Region’s Farmers With State, Federal Aid
West Virginia Public Broadcasting | Thursday, January 16, 2025
By Jack Walker
A recent forum held at Orr’s Farm Market in Martinsburg, highlighted the urgent need for farmers in the region, including those from surrounding localities, to access federal and state financial support for their businesses. The event brought together agricultural advocates, including Sophia Adelle from the FarmLink Project, to focus on the challenges facing the apple industry in the Appalachian region, particularly regarding market demands and imports affecting local growers. Participants, such as Kim Watt from Hampshire County, reported discovering valuable grant resources and forming connections with USDA representatives and fellow farmers, aimed at fostering resilience in their agricultural ventures, as noted by West Virginia Public Broadcasting.
