Aug 29, 2019West Virginia fruit growers featured on USDA tour
Eighth-generation Family Roots Farm was recently featured on a promotional roadtrip by the USDA Natural Resources Commission highlighting growers it has worked with.
Britney and Hervey-Farris, and family grow a variety of crops on 200 acres near Wellsburg, West Virginia. Eight acres are dedicated to fruits and vegetables. The have two high tunnels, beehives, a pick-your-own strawberry patch.
Read the USDA’s story about Family Roots Farm below:
Top photo by Photo by Rebecca Haddix, NRCS West Virginia
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