The mission of the West Virginia Department of Agriculture is to protect plant, animal and human health and the state’s food supply through a variety of scientific and regulatory programs; to provide vision, strategic planning and emergency response for agricultural and other civil emergencies; to promote food safety and protect consumers through educational and regulatory programs; and

The Wild Ramp (Tri-State Local Foods, Inc.) is an indoor, year-round, 501(c)(3) nonprofit farmers market based in Huntington, West Virginia, with a mission to grow and support a vibrant economy and community for local food, food products, and artisan goods.

We work to build the West Virginia food and agriculture system in a way that provides viable incomes for farmers and local foods businesses and ensures all residents have access to locally produced food.