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A Look Into Technical Education In Agriculture, This West Virginia Morning

When people think of career and technical education, professional pathways in nursing and mechanics come to mind. But West Virginia has a long tradition of agriculture that is reflected in some technical programs. We learn how one school can say they take livestock from pen to plate. 

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Arts & Culture Chris Schulz,

State Fair Of West Virginia Begins Thursday

Originally celebrated as the Greenbrier Valley Fair in the 1920s, the West Virginia State Fair will kick off its 99th season Thursday.

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Arts & Culture Randy Yohe,

W.VA. State Fair Begins With Fun, Food And Precautions

The 97th Annual State Fair of West Virginia opens Thursday in Greenbrier County. There are some changes this year, but still plenty of fun, food, music and interests for all ages.

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Grazing In The Grass: An Old-Fashioned Idea Holds New Promise For Sustainable Farming

On 120 acres in Marion, Kentucky, small-scale farmer Joseph Mast is taking an innovative approach to provide for his growing family of nine.Mast belongs…

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