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WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Walt’s View All live poultry exhibitions, sales and swap meets banned until further notice Last month I informed you that we here at the West Virginia Department of Agriculture are monitoring, on a daily basis, the current avian influenza (AI) outbreak that has been moving during the past several months from the West Coast towards the Eastern part of the country. As of the printing of this month’s bulletin there has been no sign or any confirmed cases of AI in West Virginia. However, we believe as a necessary precaution that we must halt all live poultry exhibitions, sales and swap meets in order to protect our valuable poultry industries. The ban went into effect May 22, 2015. While understanding that this does create some hardships, the poultry industry in West Virginia is a vital economic driver in the Potomac and Greenbrier Valley regions and it is our responsibility and duty to put into place practices that will limit potential exposure to flocks throughout the state. The spread of AI during this outbreak has been linked to wild birds and the flyways and waterways they frequent. Therefore, since typical backyard flocks tend to roam outdoors they are more likely to come into contact with carriers. Commercial poultry are housed exclusively indoors, which reduces the chance of coming into contact with wild birds. While no protective measures are guaranteed to completely stop the spread of AI, the biosecurity practices we have in place give us the best chance of limiting exposure. CONTINUED ON PAGE 2

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FALLEN SOLDIERS

Honored at Tree Planting Ceremony

They died too early. Forty-three West Virginia military members have been killed in the line of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan since Sept. 11, 2001. On April 25, they were remembered during a tree planting ceremony at Zion Heritage Farm in Marion County. Heather Neill, the owner of the farm, donated several acres behind her historic house near Prickett’s Fort for the memorial orchard. “You don’t know what kind of honor you’ve given me. You have no idea,” she said. “I’m going to care for your trees.” The WVDA’s Veterans and Warriors to Agriculture program supplied the apple trees. Veterans and family members of those fallen provided the manpower to dig the holes. “I’m here in respect of these fallen veterans. This is the least I can do,” explained Bradley George of Morgantown, a Vietnam vet. One of the 43 men and women honored was Lance Cpl. John Thomas Byrd II, a native of Fairview. The Marine was killed on Oct. 31, 2004 during the first push into Fallujah, Iraq. His cousin Adam Cantrell was there to dig the hole and plant Byrd’s tree. “I’m here to represent the family. I couldn’t see myself anywhere else today,” Cantrell said.

THE MARKET BULLETIN WV Department of Agriculture Walt Helmick, Commissioner 1900 Kanawha Blvd., East Charleston, WV 25305-0170 June 2015

Walt Helmick, Commissioner

Greenbrier County Farm photo by Ben Long

Emma Johnson of Charleston lost the grandson she raised during an attack in Karbala, Iraq, June 18, 2005. Lance Cpl. Adam Crumpler was just 19. Johnson wasn’t able to dig a hole or plant the tree. Fallen, continued on page 4

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What’s Cookin’.....................................................3 Potomac State Students Design Portable Vegetable Washing Station................4 Garden Calendar.................................................4 Classified Advertisements...................................5

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Agriculture a way of life for Preston FFA Student and fifth generation farmer He comes from royalty but Shane Christopher is just a farm boy at heart. The Preston High School senior is the reigning King Buckwheat, a title he earned last year, representing farmers at the 73rd Buckwheat Festival in Kingwood. It’s a family tradition. His uncle Steve was King Buckwheat in 1988 and great-uncle Bob Christopher in 1962. His father was first runner-up. Agriculture is a way of life for the teen who grew up on a 400-acre farm near Valley Point in Preston County. “I’ve been riding tractors since I was two years old. I’ve been around farming my whole life. I’ve always enjoyed it,” says Christopher. “I’m going to WVU next year and I‘m going to major in pre-veterinary medicine. Then hopefully I’ll get into veterinary school and become a large animal vet.” His path is clear but getting there hasn’t been easy. He works long hours on the family farm where they raise 60 head of cattle and grow several crops. “On the farm I do everything from making hay and planting crops. I raise a couple club cattle to show. We’ve started working with some embryo transplants and we bought a couple Herefords from out west that we’re playing with,” explained Christopher.

He has a jam-packed schedule. “We go out in the morning and do the feeding. We’ve got to feed the show string. I’ll come home from school, then I’m at the barn until dark. I also help my uncle. He’s raising club goats,” says Christopher.

On top of that, Christopher is a member of the National Honor Society and, most importantly, a member of FFA. He joined in 9th grade just like his father, uncle, and his grandfather before him. “I wanted to be part of FFA because agriculture has always been a huge part of my life,” says Christopher. Preston High School FFA Advisor Ron Wilson has high praise for his student.

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“Shane is a very responsible young man who has several irons in the fire and he’s on top of his game,” says Wilson. “My goal is to teach work habits more than anything else. There are so many skills students can pick up on.” It’s a lesson Christopher takes to heart. As part of FFA, he raises club cattle and shows them across the state. “It’s a lot of work! You’ve got to feed them properly. You have to work with them every night,” stresses Christopher. However, he doesn’t do it alone. He has a lot of help from his family. “My mentors have been my dad and my grandpap. They’ve taught me a lot through the years. I keep learning from them,” explains Christopher. He credits FFA with helping to make friends and improve his public speaking. That came in handy when vying for King Buckwheat. His Uncle Steve is a meat inspector with the WVDA and works with the FFA students, including Christopher, at the school’s slaughter house. He says the entire family is extremely proud of what the future farmer has already accomplished. “It’s a big honor to have the tradition carried on through the family with Shane. He’ll make it in whatever he does!” Shane says he plans to become the 5th generation of Christopher’s to work the land and raise livestock. He’s ready to wear the crown.

USDA Seeks Applications for Grants to Help Socially-Disadvantaged Producers

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Walt’s View, cont. For any questions about AI, I encourage you to call our offices in Moorefield at 304-538-2397 during regular business hours. You may also call 304-558-2214 after regular business hours and leave a message.

Ag investment opportunities being pursued One of the major initiatives that I vowed to work diligently on after taking office two years ago was to pursue private businesses to make sizeable investments into Agriculture in our state. We have been working daily on a number of these significant economic development projects and we are seeing progress. I hope sometime later this year to be able to provide you with more details and specifics as the work continues. Agriculture must be viewed by all of our state leaders as a real part of our economic diversification because the opportunities really are there for major development in West Virginia Agriculture during the next several decades. Captive Cervid Farm applications now available The application for current and potential Captive Cervid farmers is now available from the West Virginia Department of Agriculture. Earlier this year the West Virginia Legislature passed legislation that now gives the responsibility of control and regulation of captive cervids to the WVDA. The law does require current license holders to reapply and update all information without any additional fees being charged. The form and instructions for applying can be accessed electronically by going to this link http://www.wvagriculture.org/images/index/Application_Captive_Cervid.pdf or by contacting the WVDA at 304-558-3200. The transition of responsibilities for Captive Cervid farming, from the DNR to WVDA, is underway and the application process for all interested farmers is the next step. The rule has been submitted for public comment and we have received some very good input and response from many of you. We are growing Agriculture in West Virginia, thanks again for all your support.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is now accepting grant applications from groups that provide technical assistance to socially disadvantaged groups in rural areas. Examples of technical assistance are conducting feasibility studies, developing business and strategic plans, and providing leadership training. Eligible applicants include groups of cooperatives, cooperative development centers and individual cooperatives that serve socially-disadvantaged groups. Also, the majority of the governing body of the organization must be compromised of individuals who are members of socially-disadvantaged groups. USDA plans to make up to $3 million in grants available. The maximum award under this notice is $175,000. More information on how to apply can be found on page 28937 of the May 20 Federal Register. Applications submitted by mail must be postmarked by July 20, 2015. Electronic applications must be submitted at www.grants.gov no later than midnight Eastern Time July 14, 2015.

Beef

Funded in part for Father’s by the Beef Checkoff. Day coming to a town near you! The WVDA and WV Beef Checkoff are once again teaming up and traveling across West Virginia to five select cities in order to promote WV Beef as part of your Father’s Day menu. Free sampling of local beef is scheduled at each event. The beef industry is vital to our state’s food chain and contributes millions of dollars to our community. The five-city tour kicks off in Charleston at the Capitol Market on June 3, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. The next four events are scheduled for: • • • •

JUNE 6: Taylor Farm Market at Inwood (11 a.m.-1 p.m.); JUNE 12: Parkersburg Farmer’s Market (5 p.m.-7 p.m.); June 16: Clarksburg, Jackson Square (downtown) 11 a.m.-1 p.m. JUNE 19: during Beckley’s Fridays in the Park (11:00 a.m.-1 p.m); Watch your local news media, and follow the WVDA on Twitter (@WVDeptofAg) and Facebook (West Virginia Department of Agriculture) for more details.

The Market Bulletin

Incorporate Some Dairy Deliciousness into Your Diet

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Jean Smith, Director, WVDA Marketing & Development Division June is Dairy Month and it is our opportunity to thank those folks involved in the dairy industry for their hard work and dedication to our safe food supply. June is also the time for fresh grown fruits and vegetables to become abundant for many areas of our state. As we enjoy these foods let’s all remember, No Farm No Food! – Happy Cooking! # Recipes #

Oatmeal Crusted Breakfast Pizza ¼ white onion, chopped 1½ cups baby spinach ½ cup bell pepper, chopped 3 eggs ¾ cup reduced-fat mozzarella cheese, shredded 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, shredded 4 fresh basil leaves, chopped Salt and pepper, to taste Optional toppings: other veggies of your choice like olives, mushrooms, thinly sliced Roma tomatoes, minced garlic

Using a food processor grind the oats into a fine flour (measure 1½ cups of flour). Mix dry ingredients (minus ¼ cup of the white whole wheat flour) in a bowl. Add olive oil and mix to combine. Slowly add water and continue mixing until dough is fully mixed. The dough will be sticky and wet at this point. Add in the last ¼ cup of whole wheat flour and incorporate it into the dough using your hands. Spread dough 1/8 of an inch thick using a rolling pin on a pizza stone or on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Preheat oven to 400 degrees and prebake pizza crust for 12 minutes. In a bowl, whisk eggs and set aside. In a skillet cook bacon according to cooking directions. Once done, place on a paper towel and set aside. In the pan that the bacon was cooked in, add onion and pepper and sauté for about 3 minutes. Add tomatoes, spinach, salt and pepper and sauté until spinach is wilted. Reduce the heat to low and pour eggs over the veggie mixture. Cook for about 30-45 seconds just until the eggs barely begin to set. Pour egg mixture over crust, top with crumbled bacon and then sprinkle on cheese. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove from oven, sprinkle with chopped fresh basil, slice and serve. One pizza makes 8 slices. #

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Creamy Vegetable Chowder 2 tablespoons butter 1 small onion, chopped 3 cups fat free, reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 (16-ounce) bag frozen vegetable blend 2 cups 1% lowfat milk 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 1 teaspoon basil ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper Melt butter in large saucepan. Add onion and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in chicken broth and vegetables and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer covered 5 minutes. Puree 2½ cups of vegetable and broth mixture in blender until smooth and return to saucepan. Stir in milk, cheese and seasonings and simmer 10 minutes. Serve with additional shredded cheese, if desired. Yield: 1 cup per serving

WVDA Employee Receives Commendation Award

Congratulations go out to WVDA Nutrient Management Specialist Jason Dalrymple. He is the 2015 recipient of the Soil and Water Conservation Society’s Commendation Award. It’s given to Society members in recognition of distinguished service. As past-president of the WV chapter, Jason developed and coordinated nutrient management and conservation planning trainings for chapter members along with state and federal employees. He’ll receive his award at the 70th International Soil and Water Conservation Conference set for late July in Greensboro, North Carolina. Dalrymple has been with the WVDA since June 2009.

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2 cups rolled oats (ground into 1½ cups oat flour) 1 cup + ¼ cup whole wheat flour (or white flour) ½ teaspoon sea salt 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 teaspoon oregano 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil ¾ cup water (adjust amount as needed to reach described texture) Topping options: 4 slices of turkey bacon ½ beefsteak tomato, chopped

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Dressing: 2 cups fat-free plain yogurt, divided 4 large basil leaves ¼ cup parsley, stems removed 2 tablespoons chopped chives 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon honey Dressing: Place 1 cup of yogurt, basil, parsley, chives, lemon juice, honey and pepper in a blender or food processor. Cover and pulse until smooth (dressing will be green in color). Pour yogurt mixture into a medium bowl; stir in remaining yogurt and mayonnaise until just blended;

Colby Cobb Salad /8 2 ½ ¼ 1

teaspoon freshly ground pepper tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise teaspoon salt (optional) teaspoon additional pepper (optional)

refrigerate until ready to serve. Note: Dressing may be prepared up to 2 days ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Salad: Place lettuce at the bottom of a bowl and sprinkle the tomatoes, onion, cucumber, turkey, bacon bits, egg and Colby cheese on top. Just before serving, pour dressing over salad and toss lightly.

Salad: 8 cups chopped romaine lettuce (1 small head) ½ cup halved cherry or grape tomatoes ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion 1 cup diced cucumber 2 slices cooked turkey breast, cut into strips 2 tablespoons bacon bits 1 egg, hard boiled and chopped 1½ cups shredded Colby or Colby Jack cheese


Potomac State Students Design Portable Vegetable Washing Station The plan was simple. Build a first-of-itskind mobile vegetable post-harvest trailer. For agriculture students at Potomac State College in Mineral County, the challenge was “make it work.” The specs called for a portable vegetable washing and packaging station. The project, a partnership with the West Virginia Department of Agriculture, was to create a prototype. “The whole idea is for us to take this trailer to a farmer’s market so people can look at it and say, ‘I can put something permanent like this on my property,’” says Robert “Bobby” Cheves, an Agriculture Teaching Instructor at Potomac State. The trailer shows how small growers could harvest, clean, and package their fresh food in the fields and meet GHP/GAP standard at the same time. The WVDA would foot the bill. Potomac State would provide the young minds and hands to complete the task. Jaclyn Cleaver, a freshman Animal Science major, was one of a handful of students who volunteered for the project. “We looked up everything we could on washing trailers and there’s nothing out there. It’s the first of its kind. Google has nothing on this!” Cheves was in charge of the project. However, from day one he made it clear this was in the hands of the students. They were given the grant summary in January, a $10,000 budget, and told to think big. “Bobby let us come up with our own designs and then we pooled them all together and made one,” explains Cleaver. The original plan called for an 18x8 foot flatbed trailer. After searching high and low, the students had to settle for a 16x7, costing them valuable space and throwing their plan for a loop. They didn’t miss a beat. “We just had to work with the blueprints and shift some things around,” explains Cleaver. Miles Ridgeway, a sophomore Ag Education major, says the size of the trailer wasn’t the only setback. “It didn’t take long to realize we weren’t going to get all the materials we needed in a timely manner. So we pieced it together,” he says. “We’d come down

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here once or twice a week and spend 2-3 hours. We built the tables, polyurethaned them, bolted down the generator, put u-bolts on the side. You name it, we did it. It was trial by error.” As Cheves walked around the almost finished product back in May, he admired the student’s handiwork and explained how small farmers can use a portable trailer. “The product will come in from the back end. We’ve got a hand washing stainless steel sink and we’ll put the product in there to wash it. Then we have a drying rack,” explains Cheves. “Farmers will be able to make a 180 and put their cleaned product on a polyurethaned table which will be the packaging area.” From there, the vegetables can be loaded into a vehicle and sent straight to market. By doing the cleaning and packaging themselves, the growers will end up with a product that’s higher in value. “They’ll get a better price because it’s truck to market. The farmers’ The washing station markets and restaurants won’t have to shows how small clean the vegetables. That takes out a growers can harvest, step for them,” according to Cheves. clean and package The vegetable trailer also contains two salad spinners, a hot water tank, their fresh foods a small gray water tank, a pump, and from the fields and an 8,000 watt portable generator. have them ready for Cheves brought in high school market. students from the Mineral County VoTech program to help weld everything in place and finish up a few loose ends. The project came in under budget by about $500 and the trailer will be ready to hit the road this summer. However, the project isn’t over. This was just step one. “We’re going to do a second trailer with adjustments. We need to see how it works and get feedback from growers. We’ll start the next one in January of 2016,” says Cheves. It’s been a roll-with-the-punches kind of project and Cheves couldn’t be happier with the finished product. The students are pretty pumped, too. Cleaver says they’ve created a set-up other groups can copy. “They’ll be Googling us now!” For more information on the Mobile Vegetable Post Harvest Project, contact the WVDA at 304-558-3708.

Garden Calendar June/July 2015

Source: WVU Extension Service 2015 Garden Calendar

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Others were there to do it for her. “It means a lot to me that they care enough to remember and honor our fallen, not just mine but all of them,” stressed Johnson. Each tree is marked with dog tags so that families can come and visit. In two years, they’ll be able to pick fruit from their loved one’s tree. A bench will be placed just across the creek from the orchard where loved ones can sit and remember. Neill said every time she looks out into her backyard, she’ll be reminded of those brave men and women who served our country but never made it home.

June 3.......... Plant asparagus beans. June 4.......... Seed lettuce as a companion plant .................... with tomatoes. June 5.......... Seed snap beans and carrots June 6.......... Seed summer squash and corn for .................... late crop. June 8.......... Seed cabbage, cauliflower, and .................... broccoli for fall crop. Seed lettuce. June 9.......... Seed pumpkins and winter squash June 10........ Seed leaf and Bibb lettuce. Plant .................... celery. June 11........ Monitor for garden pests. .................... Build a high tunnel. June 12........ Mulch garden to control weeds and .................... conserve moisture. June 13........ Plant tomatoes. Seed bush limas. June 15........ Begin control measures for squash .................... vine borer and cucumber beetle. June 16........ Seed corn and beets. June 17........ Seed pumpkins and winter squash. June 18........ Begin bagworm control. June 19........ Deadhead annuals to encourage .................... more flowers.

June 20........ Plant peppers. June 22........ Prune spring flowering shrubs. Seed .................... pole limas and snap beans. June 23........ Renovate (i.e., leaf removal, .................... fertilize etc.) strawberries after last .................... harvest. June 24........ Pinch back garden mums. June 25........ Treat lawn for white grubs. June 26........ Prune pine trees. End asparagus .................... harvest. June 27........ Turn compost. June 29........ Plant late tomatoes and peppers. June 30........ Add non-seed-bearing weeds to .................... compost.

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July 1........... Seed late cabbage, cauliflower, and .................... Brussels sprouts. July 2........... Seed late corn, snap beans, kale, and .................... broccoli. July 3........... Control cabbage worms with DiPel. July 4........... Seed or plant endive. July 6........... Watch for early and late tomato blights. ................. Seed carrots and Swiss chard. July 7........... Plant grape tomatoes for fall.

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Cattle Sales

Reg. Hereford yrlg. bulls, halter broke, excel. disp., semen tested, $2,200. Ron Brand, 794 Sugar Grove Rd., Morgantown, 26501; 983-8004. Reg. Hereford bulls, all ages, $2,000/up. Bobby Daniel, P.O. Box 214, Fairdale, 25839; 575-7585. Reg. Gelbvieh 6-yr. bull, homozygous, black, $2,500. Alford Dilley, 2658 Warden Dilley Rd., Marlinton, 24954; 799-6926. Reg. Lim/Flex yrlg. & 1½-yr. bulls, black, red, polled, $2,500/up. Terry Dobbs, 8238 Fork Ridge Rd., Glen Easton, 26039; 845-1627. Jersey cows & 1 heifer, 3 -7-yr., hand milked, bred & due mid to late summer, $1,500/ up. Mike Kwasniewski, Rt. 1, Box W, Beverly, 26253; 940-0960. Reg. Belted Galloway yrlg. heifers, $1,500/ ea. Gary Leadmon, 17 Full Moon Dr., Charleston, 25306; 925-2455. Pure Angus 16-mo. bulls, Freedom & Emb., good disp., $2,000/ea. Clay Lewis, 131 Prison Rd., Bruceton Mills, 26525; 379-8771. Reg. Angus, all just weaned, sired by Net Worth, will del. 100 mi. from farm, bulls, $2,000 & $2,500; heifers, $2,000/ea.. Jim McKnight, 1307 Hebron Rd., St. Marys, 26170; 319-1967. Reg. IMCBR 2½-yr. bull, naturally polled, fawn, miniature/mid-size, excel. blood, good disp., DNA tested, $2,500. Mark Miles, 3321 Buckhannon Run Rd., Buckhannon, 26201; 472-2558. Full, reg. Angus yrlg., bull, , excel. blood/ disp., mate w/heifers for easier birthing, bulls, $1,900; heifers, $1,500 or $1,200/2+, bull not related to heifers. Rodney Mills, 252 Old Civil War Trail, Renick, 24966; 890-4486. Reg. Angus 16-mo. bulls, $2,000/up. Bill Rohr, 572 Buckboard Lane, Buckhannon, 26201; 613-9522.

Cattle Wants

Jersey bull to breed heifers this summer. Darwin Gough, Rt. 2, Box 145A, Keyser, 26726; 726-7107.

Equipment Sales

No trucks, cars, vans, campers or other autos; backhoes (except 3-pt. hitch), dozers or other construction equipment; lawn equip ment; no parts.

JD 2840 tractor, 80 hp, everyting works, very clean, Jeff Baker, 2354 Freeland Rd., Middlebourne, 26149; 758-2125. The Leinbach Line posthole digger to fit Kubota BX1830 tractor, used once, $500. Betty Bender, 511 Valley Bend Rd., Belington, 26250; 823-2876. JD 640 dolly rake, 3, spare tires plus parts, used summer '14, bought new rake, $1,550; 3-pt. hitch, PTO, mist sprayer, sprays up to 60', used for liquid fert., lime & herbicides, always stored inside, $2,595. Robert Benson, P.O. Box 154, West Milford, 26451; 745-4710; after 6 p.m.; [email protected]. MF 165 tractor, diesel, good tires, $4,500, additional equip. extra price. Z. Bloodstone, 610 Sassafras Rd., Alderson, 24910; 392-6299. NH 273 baler, super sweep pick-up w/70 bale thrower, excel. cond., $2,500; bale spear, 3-pt. hitch, $100; pasture renovator, 5 shanks, $125; dbl. shovel plow, no handles, $25, more equipment. Bernard Bragg, 164 McCurdysville Pike, Rivesville, 26588; 278-7346. JD 1025R, diesel, 25 hp, front loader & 60" mowing deck, 3-pt. hitch & brush guard, 40+ hrs., excel. cond., $17,500/obo. Chris Cain, 109 Westview Dr., Belington, 26250; 677-7565. Ford NH 3930 w/loader, 4 WD, $14,000. Rudy Collette, 2007 Elk Crk. Rd., Philippi, 26416; 457-3839. Vemeer SW2500 round bale wrapper, wraps & dumps bale, good cond., 30" plastic wrap, wrapped 168 bales last year, $8,000. R. Collins, 63 Tanner Hill Rd., Tanner, 26137; 4627747. Kubota L3400 tractor, 4 WD, hydrostatic trans., 3-cyl., diesel, ps w/Kubota LA463 front load, 200 hrs., garage kept, $17,000; County Line brush hog, 5-speed, both excel. cond., $700. Guy Dillon, P.O. Box 547, Fort Gay, 25514; 417-5257. Agri Fab 175 lb. capacity lime drop spreader & seed broadcast spreader, can be tow behind garden tractor or ATV, $100/ea.; Troy Bilt tiller, 8 hp w/elec. start, $600. Ray Dixon, 70 Bozo Lane, Farmington, 26571; 825-6341. NH 311 sq. baler, shed kept, clean, pics. avail., $5,700. Charles Fisher, 308 JK Lane, Kenna, 25248; 988-3872. JV, 2-row corn planter, $500; Superior mower, 7', $1,250; Fort 2050, DMD, disc mower, $5,200; post dirver, $1,500; MF 29, wheel rake, $600; NH 55 side del. rake, $1,200; more equip. Roger Flanagan, 467 Ritchie Farm Rd., Summersville, 26651; 880-0135. Hay, '15 sq. bales, 1st cut, barn kept, never wet, mixed orchard grass, $3/bale. James Fox, 1103 Israel Fork, West Union, 26456; 873-1975. Satoh Beaver, 12 hp, diesel tractor w/tiller runs good, needs minor repair, $600. Bradley Griffin, 2335 Jack Run Rd., Bridgeport, 26330; 592-1699. Sunflower hay rake, $600; Ford 2000, gas tractor, 4-speed high & low trans., $4,500; set of

USDA requires that cattle be officially identified before crossing state lines The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal Disease Traceability (ADT) rule states that effective March 11, cattle moved across state lines are required to be officially identified and accompanied by an interstate certificate of veterinary inspection (ICVI). Cattle affected by this rule include: sexually-intact beef cattle over 18 months of age, all dairy cattle, and all cattle being moved for shows, rodeos or other exhibitions. Current exemptions to the rule include beef cattle under 18 months of age and cattle moving directly to a recognized slaughter establishment. Official identification is an official ear tag. This can be either a metal NUES “brite” tag or a tag that bears a 15 digit identification number beginning with 840. The ear tag must also have the official ear tag shield imprinted on it. In order to purchase official ID tags, cattle owners must have a premise identification number.

For more information, contact Jonathan Taylor at 304-254-4022. For information on a Premise ID Number (PIN) contact Shelly Lantz at 304-558-2214.

dbl. 14 plows & 6' disc., $750. Anthony Gwinn, 172 Rachel Lane, Beckley, 25801; 222-2082. Wisconsin THD motor from a JD 14 baler, 17 hp, $200. Ray Hall, 2028 Little Crk. Rd., Creston, 26141; 354-0183. Ford 3000 diesel tractor, newly rebuilt motor, brakes need repaired, good. cond., $6,000; JD 9, 6', sickle bar mower, $800. Mark Harris, Rt. 1, Box 30H, Montrose, 26283; 636-2219. JD 1240, plateless, 4-row, corn planter, w/ owners manual, $350. Ronald Hoffman, 9 McNinch Lane, Glen Easton, 26039; 845-7088. Grain drill, early 1900's, $200. Brandon Howdershelt, 201 Dug HIll Rd., Morgantown, 26508; 292-7518. 3-pt. hitch, rear bale spears, heavy duty, 2, $175/ea.; NH456 rake, $1,800; tedder, 8', 2-basket pull type, $500; NH451 mower, used very little, $1,800; King Kutter, 5', brush hog, $400; more equip. Richard Johnson, 6006 Meadow Lark Lane, Charleston, 25312; 984-9994. Landini Vision '04, 105, C/H/A, left hand reverser, excel. rubber, 540/1000 PTO, Quicke self leveling loader, global carrier, bucket, $29,500; Hesston '85, 680, tractor, 2 WD, canopy, 2 scv's, $6,500. Bradley Meadows, 387 Meadow Vally, Gassaway, 26624; 364-8284. Kentucy #1, 3-roller cane mill, good cond., plus pan, $1,000. David Meadows, P.O. Box 132, Canvas, 26682; 872-4717. McCormick 1875 potato planter, good cond., $1,000/firm; AC190XT tractor, needs repaired, $2,500. Randy Meadows, 3770 Pluto Rd., Shady Spring, 25918; 763-2608. GA 4120 gyro rake, $2,500. Dean Miller, 1132 Annamoira Rd., Preston, 26141; 3546642. Case 1190 tractor w/end loader, $3,500/ firm. Roger Moore, 1397 Kettle Rd., Gandeeville, 25243; 965-0408; evenings. Satoh S-65OG tractor, hasn't been used in 10-yrs., building kept, $700. Roger Moore, 1437 Milo Rd., Orma, 25268; 655-8094. Pig pole, heavy duty, reinforced, $125; round bale feeder, $25. Bill Morrison, 312 Ninth Ave., St. Albans, 25177; 546-2660. MF 135 side mower, excel. cond., $350/ firm. Kenneth Morrison, 106 Summit Lane, Spencer, 25276; 377-3976. Vermeer 504I, 4x5 round baler w/elec. tie, $4,900; McCormick C70, 4x4 tractor w/loader, $18,000. Rodney Oxley, 385 White Pines Rd., Princeton, 24739; 920-4040.. NH TN75 tractor, 4 WD closed cab/air, $24,000. Rex Reed, 482 Stormy Weather Lane, Philippi, 26416; 457-3459. McCormick 6, horse drawn mowing machine, working cond., $500; horse drawn hay rake, 8', $200. Judy Reynolds, Rt. 3, Box 157, Elkins, 26241; 642-6988. Hammermill w/screens & PTO gear pulley, $400; Wayne Rhodes, 1121 Jenkins Fork, Fayetteville, 25840;409-656-4806. Galfre FRG-190 drum mower, 6' cut, good cond., $600. Max Robiinson, 1700 Brownstone Rd., Renick, 24966; 497-3577. Ford 8N tractor, $1,000. Betty Roush, 871 Spillman Rd., West Columbia, 25287; 8576109. NH TD95, 95 hp, 4 WD, cab, ac, hyd. loader, 1,000 hrs., $35,000. James Roy, 679 Locust Ave., Weston, 26452; 771-5207. 8N tractor, new tires, 12 volt system, $1,800. Edward Sanford, 1457 Poe Lane, Bristol, 26426; 782-1892. MF 263, 50 hp, shuttle shift, wet lines, good cond., $10,500. Russell Skiles, P.O. Box 1, Gandeeville, 25311; 577-6950. McCormick 7, horse drawn mower, 6' bar, completely reconditioned, $1,500; NI hay rake, $1,200. Carl Spessert, RR 1, Box 216-1, Montrose, 26283; 704-8276. Kuhn GMD 600, 8', disc mower, ready to work, $4,600. William Suan, 143 Post Farm Rd., Lost Creek, 26385. 622-6223. Long round baler, 4x5 bales, has bars & chains, no belts, twine wraps, excel. cond., kept inside & will bale hayledge bales, $12,000/obo/ consider trade. Harlin Thompson, 7017 Pond Cr., Rd., Ravenswood, WV 26164; 474-3351. NH '97 3930 tractor, roll bar w/canopy, die-

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Phone: 304-558-2225 Fax: 304-558-3131 Email: [email protected] Mail: 1900 Kanawha Blvd., E. Charleston, WV 25305 sel, 4 WD, shuttle shift, good tires & new bush hog loader bucket, 26, 127 hrs., $17,500/firm. Terry Thompson, 135 Wilson Crk. Rd., Wayne, 25570; 525-9415; after 6 p.m. IH Case 1190, mower/conditioner, 3 extra cutter bars, good cond., $600. Dan Tice, 166A, Beverly, 26241; 642-5822. Mill Creek 25 manure spreader, ground driven-pull behind, excel. cond., $1,000. Robin Turner, 3815 Green Valley Rd., Huntington, 25701; 208-1304. King Kutter, 5', finish mower, used very little, $650. Chris White, 603 Left Freemans Crk. Rd., Camden, 26338; 269-7694. Finish mower, 8', new belts, sharp blades, excel. cond., $1,400; Roger Williams, 6628 Little Kanawha Parkway, Elizabeth, 26143; 275-6515. JD 2-row corn planter, excel. cond., 3-pt. hitch, $900. James Withrow, 445 McCloud Rd., Scott Depot, 25560; 451-2079. Case Int'l. '96, 3200 tractor, diesel, 198 hrs., one owner, building kept w/woods front end loader & 5' brush hog, $15,000. Frank Wolfe, 1851 Summers School Rd., Morgantown, 26508; 292-5758. Krone 125, 4x4 round baler, shed kept, good working order, $5,000. Ross Young, 846 Eureka Rd., Duck, 25063; 364-5999; youngs@ hilltophavenfarm.com. Gravely walk behind tractor, dual wheels & chains, elec. start, 30" mower, sulkie, yard roller, rotary plow/cultivator, $1,100. Kenny Yost, 331 Biller Rd., Fairview, 26570; 449-1821.

Equipment Wants

Log arch to fit 450C dozer. Bob Jones, 206 Roads End Rd., Parsons, 26287; 478-4929. Round bale feeders, old or used, for horses only, will pay for the used. David Wells, 380 Clark Ridge Rd., Sistersville, 26175; 7712234.

Farm Sales

Advertisements for land MUST be about farmland that is at least five (5) acres in size & located in West Virginia. Farmland ads MUST include accompaniments (house, barn, hayfield, garden, etc.) but no specifics, i.e., new kitchen, family room, etc. Ads for the sale or rental of farmland are acceptable from individuals, but MUST include the above. Advertisements for hunting land, commercial or city properties CANNOT be accepted. Marshall Co.: 20 A. w/house, free gas, hayfields, fenced pastures w/springs, 3, garages, 2 barns/cisterns, woods, private, $479,000. Linda Campbell, 2329 Hupp Ridge, Cameron, 26033; 686-3106. Jackson Co.: 85 A. w/house, chicken coop, celler, garage, surveyed, pond, springs, out. bldg., trails, well water, easy access, 25 min. to Charleston, $275,000/obo. Dennis Hagey, 3369 Summerville Fork Rd., Palestine, 26160; 275-0042. Acreage: Monroe Co., 106 A. w/house, pasture, crop land, woods, great for horses, garden, ponds, fruit trees, garage, private, $315,000. Kaye Hines, 833, Sugar Run Rd., Ballard, 24918; 646-4115. Putnam Co.: 13 A. w/house, horse training facility, barn, 18-stall indoor arena, turn out pens, outdoor ring, $259,900. Larry Jones, 2376 Steel Ridge Rd., Red House, 25168; 382-6013. Marion Co.: 190+/- A. w/house, garage, pond, fenced pasture, springs, water well, septic, free gas, woods, trailer, hook-up, $499,000. Michelle Niehenke, 1116 Warrior Fork Rd., Mannington, 26582; 986-1289; after 6 p.m. Lincoln Co.: 80 A. w/house, 2-car garage, well, septic, natural spring, pond, 14 A. hayfields, sm. kitchen garden, 3-story barn, lg. chicken coop, fenced yard, mineral rights, $215,000. April Roach 1081, Big Laurel Rd., Branchland, 25506; 360-1978.

Goat Sales

Reg. Boers, traditional & colors, $3,500/ entire herd. Tim Bender, Rt. 1, Box 40-D, Mill Creek, 26280; 642-1155. ADGA/AGS reg. Nigerian dwarf bucklings, blue eyes, black/white, tri colored, excel. blood, ready to go, disbudded, vacc./wormed. Burl Diehl, 90 Joe Roush Rd., Letart, 25253; 8953364.


Apiary Events Barbour Co. Beekeepers Assoc. Monthly Meeting 4th Thursday, 7 p.m. Barbour Co. Extension Office 2 mi. south of Philippi on Rt. 250 Contact David Proudfoot 823-1460; [email protected].

Gilmer Co. Beekeepers Assoc. Monthly Meeting 3rd Tuesday, 6 p.m. Gilmer Co. Public Library Glenville, W.Va. Contact Bobbi Cottrill, 462-7416; [email protected].

Central W.Va. Beekeepers Assoc. Monthly Meeting 1st Monday Braxton Co. High School, Vo-Ag Rm. Contact Susan Bullion, 452-8508; [email protected].

Highlands Apicultural Assoc. Monthly Meeting 4th Monday, 6:30 p.m. WVU Ext. Office Meeting Rm. Elkins, W.Va. Contact Ben McKean, 227-4414; [email protected].

Cabell/Wayne Beekeepers Assoc. Bi-Monthly Meeting 2nd Monday Christ Temple Church 2400 Johstown Road, Huntington, W.Va. Contact Gabe Blatt, 429-1268.

Jackson Co. Beekeepers Assoc. Bi-Monthly Meeting McDonalds Bldg., Jackson Co. Fairgrounds Cottageville, W.Va. Contact Jeff Crum, 531-0018 [email protected].

Clay Co. Beekeepers Assoc. Monthly Meeting May, 9, a p.m. Buffalo Valley Baptist Church Clay, WV Contact Tim Clifton, 548-3024 [email protected].

Kanawha Co. Beekeepers Assoc. St. Albans, W.Va. Contact Steve May, 727-7659; [email protected].

Corridor G Beekeepers Assoc. Monthly Meeting 1st Tuesday, 6 p.m. Chapmanville Middle School Chapmanville, WV Contact Tony Meadows, 524-7690 [email protected].

Full Paint boer doe, $200. Tiffany Harvey, 29 Joshus Fork Rd., Rockport, 26169; 488-4758; [email protected]. Boer bucks: 2-yr. 99%, $500; 1-yr., $250/ ea.; 4-mo., $250; 1-mo., $350; alpine/boer 1-yr. does, $150/ea. Vicky Hawkins, 1649 Hawkins Rd., Buckhannon, 26201; 439-0282. Pygmy kids: females, $100; males, $75. Barbara Mike, 144 Saw Mill Rd., Farmington, 26571; 825-1347. Reg. Saanen & Alpine/Saanen bucks/ does, CAE/ Brucelloses/Johnnes/Cl neg.,vacc./ wormed, del. avail., $95. Peter Ohl, P.O. Box 40 Baker, 26801; 897-6555; [email protected]. Reg. Kiko 1/15 bucks & does w/color, CAE/ Brucelloses/Johnnes/Cl neg., vacc./wormed, trained to lead, del. avail. $95. Hope O'Toole, 595 Luther Heishman Rd., Baker, 26801; 8977073; evening only; donkeymomhope@gmail. com. Reg. & non-reg. Nigerian Dwarf kids, disbudded & vacc., lots of color & blue eyes, $200/up. Don Pursley, 6073 Parkersburg Rd., Sandyville, 25275; 273-4813. French Alpine dairy goat kids, doe, $275; buck, $175. Shelly Ricottilli, HC 61, Box 26B Coalton, 26257; 823-1350. Kiko 4/15 buck, white, $350. Floyd Rogers, P.O. Box 245, Glenville, 26351; 462-7291. Full Boer, various ages, doelings & bucks, color correct, can be reg., Remington blood, $100/up. Clark Sheldon, 455 Woods Dr., St. Albans, 25177; 722-3658. Kiko ¾ buck, excel. meat production, grandfather won the Maryland buck test, resistant to parasited, vacc., $400/obo. Sarah Sigmond, 477 Horseshoe Bend Rd., Sissonville, 25320; 9881923; [email protected]. ADGA 2/15 Nubian & Nubian/boer kids, doelings & bucklings, beautiful colors/spotted, $150/ up. Jamey Travelstead, 1031 Victory Lane, Salem, 26426;669-5227 Reg. Nigerian dwarf kids, CAE neg. herd, lots of color, blue eyes, disbudded, vacc./ wormed, $200/up. Mary Wolfe, 1430 Tribble Rd., Leon, 25123; 458-1992.

Hog Sales

Gloucestershire Old Spots pigs, piglets, boars & gilts, solid genetics, various colors, $400-$450/ea.; Ossabaw Island Hog pigs & piglets, $200-$250/ea., no chemicals, GMO free. Quincy McMichael, General Delivery, Renick,

Marion Co. Beekeepers Assoc. Monthly Meeting 4th Thursday, 7 p.m. Pleasant Valley Municipal Bldg. 2340 Kingmont Rd. Fairmont, W.Va. Contact Tom Kees, 363-4782; Nancy Postlethwait, 366-9938 [email protected].

Hog Wants

Berkshire gilts & barrows. Hope O'Toole, 595 Luther Heishman Rd., Baker, 26801; 8977073; [email protected].

Horse Sales

Donkeys, 3 jennys & a jack, black/white, all about 45" tall, $600/all. Thomas Edward, 5 Stoneybrook Lane, Fairmont, 26554; 366-3231. Pure Tenn. Wlkr./Paint 2½-yr. gelding, brown/white w/black in mane/tail, not reg., leads, ties, loads, easy to catch, started w/saddle & bridle, good disp., vacc./wormed, 14 h, $450. Evelyn Furbee, 50 Peter Eddy Rd., Rivesville, 26588; 278-5905. Tenn. Wlkr. mare, bay w/no markings, 15.3h, now being trail ridden, has excel. papers, $1,500; other top bred mares, $1,000/up; stud service, $150. Bill Harper, 513 Kentuck Rd., Kenna, 25248; 372-4179. Reg. Mtn. Pleas. mare/2 geldings, natural gait, good conf./disp., $1,000/up. Sharon Haught, 225 Peacock Lane, Davisville, 26142; 679-2097; [email protected]. Mules 4 mares & 4 colts, $300/pr.; Jerusalem 2-yr. jenny w/cross, $300; jack, $150. Hershel Jeffery, 1499 Annnamore Rd., Creston, 26141; 354-7493. Paints: 9-yr. gelding, black/white, 15 h, father is reg., mother is a Paint but not reg., good disp., $400; 10-yr. mare, tri-colored, 14.2 h, mother reg. Pinto, father reg. Paint, $300. Barbara Mike, 144 Saw Mill Rd., Farmington, 26571; 825-1347. Free miniature Jerusalem donkies, 2. Dean Miller, 1132 Annamoira Rd., Preston, 26141; 354-6642. Appaloosa 7-yr. pony, amish & easy cart broke, 54" tall, $800; Appaloosa, mini, 5-yr., male, 26" tall, brown w/snowflakes over body, good disp, $200. Ron Parr, P.O. Box 32, Alma, 26320; 758-2098. Tenn Wlkr. mare, 16 h, 4 white feet, white blaze & white spot on side, $1,000. James Potts, 6021 Camreon Ridge Rd., Cameron, 26033. Hackney pony bay gelding, trained to pull cart or buggy, lots of trophies/ribbons, he ramps it up at show time, $1,500. Carl Rolfe, 1798 US 60 W., Milton, 25541; 633-1163. Reg. Belgian mare & gelding, 11 & 12-yrs., broke to all farm machinery, road safe, $6,000/ pr.; Morgan pr., amish broke to pull buggy, work

Mercer Co. Beekeepers Assoc. Monthly Meeting First Monday, 7 p.m. Princeton, W.Va. Contact Bill Cockerman, 425-6389. [email protected]. Mountaineer Beekeepers Assoc. Monthly Meeting 2nd Monday, 6:30 p.m. Ritchie Co. Public Library Harrisville, W.Va. Contact Shanda King, 643-2443. [email protected]. Nicholas Co. Beekeepers Assoc. Monthly Meeting 3rd Monday, 7 p.m. Summersville Public Library Summersville, W.Va. Contact David Brammer, 619-0189 [email protected]. North Central W.Va. Beekeepers Assoc. Monthly Meeting Third Monday, 7 p.m. Harrison Co. 4-H Center Clarksburg, W.Va. Contact Michael Staddon, 782-9610. Potomac Highlands Beekeepers Assoc. Monthly Meeting 3rd Thursday Bank of Romney Comm. Center Romney, W.Va. Contact Elvin Rose, 434-2520; [email protected] or potomachighlandsbeekeepers.weebly.com

or ride, $1,500/ea.; Qtr./Morgan cross, 2-yr. $1,000/obo. Carl Spessert, RR 1, Box 216-1, Montrose, 26283; 704-8276. Paint/Qtr./Tenn. Wlkr. cross 12-yr. gelding, brown/white, great trail horse, beautifully marked, $600; pure Tenn.Wlkr.Paint 1-½ yr. stud colt, not reg., leads, ties, loads, good disp., started w/saddle, 14.2 h, $400. Bonnie Viani, 1251 Knight Rd., Grafton, 26354; 368-0097.

Job Sales

Horse boarding, pasture turnout, daily stall cleaning, owners on premises, indoor arena, trails, regular farrier schedule, grooming & many extras, $375/mo./inc. regular deworming. Ladonna Clemmer, 3928 New Hope Rd., Elkview, 25071; 610-0476. Horse boarding, $350/mo. Kimberly D'Arco, 194 Homestead Lane, Charleston, 25312; 9840950.

Plant Sales

No medicinal plants, nursery stock, common agricultural seeds unless tested for germination. Water lillies, pink, $4; red, $8, plus $5 postage. Tom Catlett, 489 Classic Vanville Rd., Martinsburg, 25405; 263-5031. Bean seeds: Logan Giant & Pink Annie half runner, both $10/100; seed picked up; $12.50/100 seed, shipped ppd.; dog tick/mole bean, $5.50/shipped or $5/picked up. Terry Daniel, P.O. Box 27, Fairdale, 25839; 934-5471. Pole bean seed: old-time fat man, Logan Giant & rattlesnake, turkey craw, Oct. tender hull & bush, greasy & white pole, brown half runner, more, $12/100 seed, all ppd. Betty Flanagan, 467 Ritchie Farm Rd., Summersville, 26651; 8800135; [email protected]. Tobacco seed: W.Va. Mtn. grown burly, organic, germination tested, incl. growing instruction, $4/tsp. $6/2 tsps. $8/3 tsps.; all plus first class SASE. Bill Hailer, 2031 Hiner Mill Rd., Sugar Grove, 26815. Heirloom Fat man seed, $8/100 seeds, free shipping. Bruce Pennington, 1488 Loudendale Lane, Charleston, 25314; 342-1751. Seed: pole bean, flood bean, black & purple lims, lg. bird egg, Kentucky fall, speckled Christmas limas, turkey crawl & more, $12/100 seeds, all ppd. Scott Whitacre, P.O. Box 56, Bloomery, 26817; 496-8665.

Preston Co. Beekeepers Assoc. Monthly Meeting 3rd Thursday, 7 p.m. Preston Co. Ext. Office Contact Don Cathell, 454-9695. Southeastern Beekeepers Assoc. Monthly Meeting 2nd Thursday, 7 p.m. Osteopathic School-Alumni Center Lewisburg, W.Va. Contact Mary Holesapple, 772-3272; [email protected]. Tri-State Beekeepers Assoc. Monthly Meeting 3rd Thursday, 7 p.m. Good Zoo Bldg. - Oglebay Park Wheeling, W.Va. Contact Steve Roth, 242-9867; [email protected]. Upshur Co. Beekeepers Assoc. Monthly Meeting 3rd Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. W.Va. Farm Bureau Bldg. Buckhannon, W.Va. Contact Delmuth Kelley, 472-0184. West Central Beekeepers Assoc. Monthly Meeting 4th Saturday, 1 p.m. Roane Co. Committee on Aging Bldg. Spencer, W.Va. Contact Dale Cunningham, 354-6916; [email protected].

Poultry Sales

No ornamental, wild or game birds; eggs.

Roosters: various proven heritage stock, naturally raised, truly free-range w/no chemicals, $10$15. Quincy McMichael, General Delivery, Renick, 24966; 992-2922. Roosters: young, Rhode Island Reds, Delewares, Golden comets & mixed French breeds, $5/ea.: variety of breeds, $3/ea. Melissa Reed, 482 Stormy Weather Lane, Philippi, 26416; 4573459. Ganders: Buff & Pomerian, $10/ea.; Ancona drakes, $5/ea. Dalen Whitt, HC 34, Box 356, Lewisburg, 24901; 497-2425.

Poultry Wants

White ducks, preferably females. Sharon Dilley, 2658 Warden Dilley Rd., Marlinton, 24954; 799-6926. Young laying hens, 4-5. Linda Parker, 5008 Straight Fork Rd., Yawkey, 25573.

Sheep Sales

Suffolk 2-yr. cross ram, halter broke, works well w/other rams, good disp., winters easily, '13 WVPSB show reserve champ. Travis Heavner, 623 Skiles Pitsenbarger Rd., Franklin, 26807; 358-2511. Katahdin: '14 ewe lambs, breeding age, $150/ea.; '15 lambs, $153/ea. Rick Humphreys, 858 Plum Run Rd., Mannington, 26582; 8251988; [email protected]. Pure reg. Coopworth & Jacob spring lambs, all colors, $250 -$350, adults avail., 4 bloodlines will provide starter flocks. Debbie Martzall, 2576 Laurel Crk. Rd., Tanner, 26137; 462-8043; [email protected]. Hamp./Suff. cross 1/15 & 2/15 club lambsblood, will make nice breeding rams; 3/15 ewe lamb, $200/up. Justin McClain, 2853 Dry Fork, Salem, 26426; 782-3983. Hog Island, ram of breeding age, heritage breeding stock, naturally raised on pasture w/no chemicals, GMO-free, $350. Quincy McMichael, General Delivery, Renick, 24966; 992-2922. Katahdin hair sheep lambs, ewes & rams, $100-$200/ea. John Miller, 201 Oakmount Dr., Calvin, 26660; 742-5553. Pure Finnsheep, various colors, 4 yrlg. ewes, 7 ewe lambs & 6 ram lambs, all triplets or quintuplet w/prize winning wool, $150-$200/ea. Melissa Orr, 604 Or Dr., Martinsburg, 25404; 671-0479.

The Market Bulletin

EQUINE 2015 Events Mountwood Park Horse Camp June 1-30, 6 p.m. Sponsored by: Wood Co. Riding Club Volcano Rd, Waverly, WV Ruthie Davis, 588-1407 Main Park, 679-3611. Open Trails (Pay per day) June 1-30 Sponsored by: Junior McLaughlin Quarter Horse Marlinton, WV Junior McLaughlin, 799-4910; [email protected]. National Cutting Horse Assoc. Show June 6-7, 9 a.m. Sponsored by: National Cutting Horse Assoc. Shawnee Farm Arena, Lewisburg, WV Jim Johnson, 646-6666. Fun Horse Show June 6, 2 p.m. Sponsored by: Lincoln Co. Fairs & Festivals Lincoln Co. Fairgrounds, Hamlin, WV Ami Smith, 524-2982; [email protected]. Open Horse Show June 6, 3 p.m. Sponsored by: West Fork Riding Club Show Grounds, Chloe, WV Mary Hutson, 542-3122. Fayette Co. Horseman's Assoc. Pleasure & Contest Show June 13, Pleasure 10 a.m.; Contest 4 p.m. Sponsored by: Fayette Co. Horseman's Assoc. Honeybear Stables, Anstead, WV Holly Burley, 640-1925 [email protected]. Barrels, Poles, Calf Roping, Team Roping Events (Timed Events) June 13, noon Sponsored by: Henry Arena Henry Arena, Martinsburg, WV Greg Maddox, 301-252-4928. Horse Show IBRA Approved June 13, 6 p.m. June 14, 11 a.m. Sponsored by: Daybrook Saddle Club Daybrook, WV Ronnie Price, 449-1535. Open Horse Show June 13, 3 p.m. Sponsored by: Bluegrass Riding Club Blue Grass Riding Club Show Grounds, Spencer, WV Donna Kee, 786-3004 [email protected]. Open Kids Horse Show June 14, 1 p.m. Sponsored by: West Fork Riding Club Show Grounds, Chloe, WV Mary Hutson, 542-3122. Day Riding Camp June 15, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Sponsored by: Meadow Dream Farm Meadow Dream Farm, Nitro, WV Georgia Morrison, 755-3921 [email protected].

Week Roping Clinic June 20-21, 8 a.m.. Sponsored by: Junior McLaughlin Quarter Horses Marlinton, WV Junior McLaughlin, 799-4910; April Myers, 614-9762 [email protected]. Open Horse Show June 20, 3 p.m. Sponsored by: Jackson Co. Horse Club Jackson Co. Fairgrounds, Cottageville, WV Kendra White, 542-5229 [email protected]. WV Miniature Horse Championship June 20, 10 a.m.. Sponsored by: WV Miniature Horse Championship Inc. WVU Reedsville Farm, Reedsville, WV Melissa Skidmore, 783-4827 [email protected]. Broken Wheel Stables Barrel Series (IBRA) June 20, 11 a.m. Sponsored by: Randi Dove Farms Broken Wheel Stables Randi Dove, 923-2692 [email protected]. Taylor Co. Fairgrounds Barrel & Pole Race June 21, 10 a.m. Sponsored by: IBRA & NPBA Taylor Co. Fairgrounds, Grafton, WV Kim Thomas, 826-6005 [email protected]. Open Horse Show June 21, 10 a.m. Sponsored by: Green Valley Riding Club Pleasants Co. Fairgrounds, St. Marys, WV Claude Farson, 665-7674. WCHA Show Series (PAC Approved) June 27, 10 a.m. Sponsored by: Wyoming Co. Horsemen's Assoc. Broken Wheel Stables Clark Blankenship, 923-7177 [email protected]. NBHA Barrel Show June 27, 12 noon Sponsored by: NBHA WV05 Jefferson Co. Fairgrounds, Leetown, WV Laurie Lee, 258-4991 [email protected]. Open Horse Show June 27, 1 p.m. Sponsored by: Elk River Boots & Saddle Club Blue Creek Showgrounds, Elkview, WV Tack Shaffer, 988-1173. Mark Halstead, 549-2762 [email protected] Jane Webb, 965-5019. Open Horse Show June 27, 5 p.m. Sponsored by: Central WV Riding Club Holy Gray Park, Sutton, WV Allen or Kim Miller, 364-5576 [email protected].

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All equine require a negative one year Coggins test. All out-of-state equine require a current Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.

KVHA Regular Point Show June 27, 9 a.m. Sponsored by: Kanawha Valley Horseman's Assoc. Winfield Riding Club Arena, Winfield, WV Cheryl Salamacha, 360-1820 [email protected]. NBHA Barrel Show June 28, 10 a.m. Sponsored by: NBHA WV05 Jefferson Co. Fairgrounds, Leetown, WV Laurie Lee, 258-4991 [email protected].

Open Horse Show July 11, 3 p.m. Sponsored by: Bluegrass Riding Club Blue Grass Riding Club Show Grounds, Spencer, WV Donna Kee, 786-3004 [email protected]. Horse Show IBRA Approved July 11, 6 p.m. July 12, 11 a.m. Sponsored by: Daybrook Saddle Club Daybrook, WV Ronnie Price, 449-1535.

Wirt Co. Horse Show June 28, Noon Sponsored by: Heartbeats & Hoofbeats Riding for Christ, Inc. Rt. 14, Fleak Field Lane(behind EMT Bldg.), Annette Easton, 477-3233 [email protected].

Equi-Sports Hunter Horse Show July 18-19, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sponsored by: Valley Ridge Farm, Inc. (sanctioned by MHJA & WpaPHA) WVU Reedsville Farm, Reedsville, WV Michele Koury, 288-8941.

Mountwood Park Horse Camp July 1-31 Sponsored by: Wood Co. Riding Club Volcano Rd., Waverly, WV Ruthie Davis, 588-1407 Main Park, 679-3611.

Taylor Co. Fairgrounds Barrel & Pole Race July 18-19, 10 a.m. Sponsored by: IBRA & NPBA Taylor Co. Fairgrounds, Grafton, WV Kim Thomas, 826-6005 [email protected].

Open Trails (Pay per day) July 1-31 Sponsored by: Junior McLaughlin Quarter Horse Marlinton, WV Junior McLaughlin, 799-4910; [email protected].

WV Miniature Horse Show July 18, 10 a.m. Sponsored by: WV Miniature Horse Club WV Interstate Fair & Exposition Mineral Wells, WV Donna Wells, 740-350-2636 [email protected].

Mountaineer Horse Club Open Show Series July 4-5, 9 a.m. Sponsored by: Mountaineer Horse Club WVU Reedsville Arena, Reedsville, WV Nicole Robosson, 240-446-8969 [email protected].

Speed Show (Barrels, Poles, 50 yd. Dash) July 18, 5 p.m. Sponsored by: Henry Arena Henry Arena, Martinsburg, WV Laurie Lee, 258-4991 [email protected].

Open Horse Show July 4, 1 p.m. Sponsored by: Elk River Boots & Saddle Club Blue Creek Showgrounds, Elkview, WV Tack Shaffer, 988-1173. Mark Halstead, 549-2762 [email protected] Jane Webb, 965-5019.

Open Horse Show July 18, 5 p.m. Sponsored by: Central WV Riding Club Holy Gray Park, Sutton, WV Allen or Kim Miller, 364-5576 [email protected].

Open Horse Show July 4, 3 p.m. Sponsored by: West Fork Riding Club Show Grounds, Chloe, WV Mary Hutson, 542-3122. Open Horse Show July 5, 2 p.m. Sponsored by: Lincoln Co. Fairs & Festivals Lincoln Co. Fairgrounds, Hamlin, WV Ami Smith, 524-2982; [email protected]. Fayette Co. Horseman's Assoc. Pleasure & Contest Show July 11, Pleasure 10 a.m.; Contest 4 p.m. Sponsored by: Fayette Co. Horseman's Assoc. Honeybear Stables, Anstead, WV Holly Burley, 640-1925 [email protected]. Barrels, Poles, Calf Roping, Team Roping Events (Timed Events) July 11, 2 p.m. Sponsored by: Henry Arena Henry Arena, Martinsburg, WV Greg Maddox, 301-252-4928.

Open Horse Show July 19, 11 a.m. Sponsored by: Green Valley Riding Club Pleasants Co. Fairgrounds, St. Marys, WV Claude Farson, 665-7674. Day Riding Camp July 20, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Sponsored by: Meadow Dream Farm Meadow Dream Farm, Nitro, WV Georgia Morrison, 755-3921 [email protected]. To request a 2015 Equine Events Calendar, contact 304-558-3708

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Down on the Farm

The WVU Farm opened its gates to more than 2,000 children from across North Central West Virginia in late April and early May for Kiddie Days. The children, from toddlers to second graders, got the chance to see what goes on at a working farm. The little hands were able to pet a cow, hold a chick, and climb on a tractor. Students and faculty of the WVU Davis College of Agriculture served as tour guides and teachers to help the kids learn about the importance of farms, big and small.

FAIRVIEW FARMER'S MARKET Vendors Needed

Reg. Icelandic & Southdown Babydoll lambs: males, females & wethers, $200. Martin Schaffer, 8781 Evans Rd., Leon, 25123; 8953973; [email protected]. Pure Katahdin spring ram lambs, all colors inc.solid black, no foot problems, @125. up. Dalen Whitt, HC 34, Box 356, Lewisburg, 24901; 497-2425.

Miscellaneous Sales

No riding habits or other clothes; appliances or furniture; antiques or crafts; hand power tools or equipment; food processing or preservation items or equipment; general wood working tools; firewood. Only dogs recognized by the AKC as herding or working can be accepted.

Locust post, 13, 8' to 10' long, average size of the posts at the large end is 8"-12", straight, $96. Lisa Bailey, 114 Brent Circle, Ripley, 25271; 372-5596. Acreage: Jackson Co., 12.44 A., Dexter Dr., $19,500. Oscar Click, 150 Kensley Durst Rd., Leon, 25123; 593-1974; [email protected]. Aust. Shep. 3/15 pups, blue merle & black tri-color, males/females, 1st litter is reg., $ Zach DePolo, P.O. Box 4610, Bridgeport, 26330; 842-5992. AKC Great Pyrenees 6/15 pups, 2, males & a female, vacc./wormed, written health/joint/ eye/temperament guarantee, champion/working lines, raised w/children, exposed to livestock, ready 6/15, $500/ea. Chris Dotson, Rt. 2, Box 27-A, West Union, 26456; 266-4006. Hay, '15, 1st. cut, sq. bales, mixed meadow, cond. & sprayed for weeds, never wet, near Summersville, $3.50. Charles Duffy, 53 Hawick Rd., Inwood, 25428; 676-7790; cdsbduffy@ comcast.net. Alpacas: Huacaya, sheared, vacc./worming, teeth/toes trimmed, many halter/lead trained, females, $350/ea; males, $100/up; unreg. guard llama, female, $300. Regina Evers, 307 Joseph St., Charleston, 25301; 859-8868; [email protected]. Amish pony wagon, trail pkg., red, band brakes, padded vinyl seats, driver seat 1-2 adults, 2 rear facing, 4-5 kids, used once, great for trail or parades; used pony harness, $3,200/ all. D. Fort, 1230 Allentown Rd., Gay, 25244; 927-1774. Hay, '15, sq. bales, 1st cut, barn kept, never wet, mixed orchard, $3/bale. James Fox, 1103 Israel Fork, West Union, 26456; 873-1975. Rabbits for meat, $12/ea. Ernest Gibson, 6163 Little Sand Run Rd., Buckhannon, 26201; 472-1048.

Sat. 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. June - Sept. Outdoors (Rain or Shine) Poppy's Parking Lot (Next to Post Office) 318 Main St., Former WV Penitentiary Fairview, WV Jim Faber, 775-3366; [email protected]. Metal fencing post, 60, 7', u post can be used w/elec. fencing, Ray Hall, 2028 Little Crk. Rd., Creston, 26141; 354-0183. Maple syrup, pure WV, $16/qt., $10/pt., $6/½ pts. Ed Hartman, HC 72, Box 175C, New Creek, 26743; 788-1831. Fish for stocking: Bass, 2"-4", $1.00; bluegill, 2"-3" & catfish, 4"-8, 50¢, bluegill & hybrid bluegill, 3"-5", 65¢; goldfish, 4"-6", $1; minnows, $12/ lb.; shiners 13 lb. grass carp, 9"-13", $12; koi, 5"-7", $6, del. avail. Fred Hays, P.O. Box 241, Elkview, 25070; 415-7617. Hay, '14, round bales, $3.50/bale; $35/bale/ wrapped; $25/bale/unwrapped; ElectroStop netting (42"X164' roll), single spike, $100/roll/ unopened; $75/roll/opened. Rick Humphreys, 858 Plum Rd., Mannington, 26582; 825-1988; [email protected]. Border Collie 2/15 pups, black/white, parents on premises, vacc./wormed, $300/ea. Roy Hunt, 142 Big Sandy River Rd., Fort Gay, 25514; 6487246. Karakachan livestock guardian dog, has been w/sheep & goats since a pup, very serious about his job, neutered, vacc., $400/only working homes need call. Priscillia Ireys, 319 Critton Crk. Trail, PawPaw, 25434; 947-5229; [email protected]. Acreage: Roane Co., 29 A. w/18X24 shed, some pasture, woods, crk., sm. pond, garden, new barbed wire fence, utilities avail., $79,500/ may consider land contract w/money down, located on Rt. 33 next to Jackson Co. line. Harvey Keim, 118 Oak St., Spencer, 25276; 927-2291. Acreage for lease, 92 A., Wood Co., fence needs repaired & built, plenty of pasture, $300/ yr.; 9-10 A. free hay for the cutting, easy access, Missouri Run Rd. Kevin Lang, 2209 Hampton St., Parkersburg, WV 26101; 488-3394. Acreage: Putnam Co., 85 A. suitable for orchards, cattle, woods, city water/sewer, 20 mi. to Charleston, surveyed maps avail., $100,000. Sam Lee, 265 Dupont Rd., Poca, 25159; 7763368. Mulch hay, sq. bales, $2/bale. Allen Marple, 2924 US Hwy., 33 W. Weston, 26452; 269-6610. Acreage: Fayette Co., 50 A., good garden spot, woods, nut trees, elec., well, 5 A. cleared, $150,000. Austin McComas, P.O. Box 9, Hico, 25854; 880-6066. Rabbits: Giant & American Chinchilla breeding stock, strong lines, does/bucks, naturally raised on pasture w/no chemicals, $50/ea; Roadmaster, '06, util. trailer, 6'x10', enclosed, clean,

excel. cond., $1,600/obo. Quincy McMichael, General Delivery, Renick, 24966; 992-2922. Hay, 4x5, 1,000 lb. round bales, good quality mixed hay, limed/fert., del. may be avail, $35/ bale. Donald Miracle, 1189 Pumpkin Knob Rd., Waverly, 26184; 679-5659. Tractor chains, 14.9x28 or possibly 16.5x24, $100/obo. Roger Moore, 1397 Kettle Rd., Gandeeville, 25243; 965-0408. Gates, 3, 8" pipe, (some new), $45/ea. or $120/3; 11' feeder, $60. Bill Morrison, 312 Ninth Ave., St. Albans, 25177; 546-2660. Border Collie pups, black/white, farm raised, out of working blood, males, $300; females, $350. Alan Myers, 44 Redmond Lane, Charleston, 25312; 549-3943. Acreage: Raleigh/Mercer Co. line, 153 A., near Winterplace, springs, stock tanks, pasture, meadowland, woodland, $300,000. Joe Newlon, 26864 Ashton Upland Rd., Milton, 25541; 6331779; [email protected]. Trailer, Int'l., 8'x20', gooseneck flatbed w/ load ramps, good tires & frame, $2,000. Dwayne O'Dell, 858 Little Left Hand Rd., Amma, 25005; 565-9301. Cart, easy entry & bio harness to fit pony size 760 lbs., $500. Ron Parr, P.O. Box 32, Alma, 26320; 857-2098. Hay, lg. sq. bales, fresh cut, premium quality, pick up out of field, $4/bale. Rex Reed, 482 Stormy Weather Lane, Philippi, 26416; 4573459. Horse drawn wagon, used in last yrs. Strawberry Festival Parade, $1,700; draft horse harness by Bowmans leather, complete set, stainless hames/fittings, excel. cond., $1,800; more equip . Judy Reynolds, Rt. 3, Box 157, Elkins, 26201; 642-6988. Show carts, Amish made, oak, horse & pony size w/brakes, $2,500/ea.; show harness, black, $400. Carl Rolfe, 1798 US 60 W., Milton, 25541; 633-1163. Acreage: Preston Co., 47½ A., located on Salt Lick, woods, steam & all mineral, $120,000. James Roy, 679 Locust Ave., Weston, 26452; 771-5207. Cherries: sweet & sour, 75¢/lb., you pick & bring your own containers, call for picking dates. Ken Ruggles, HC 60, Box 36, Levels, 25431; 492-5751. Great Pyrenees pups, males & females, great livestock guardians, $350/ea. Martin Schaffer, 8781 Evans Rd., Leon, 25123; 895-3973; [email protected].

ONE HOOF AT A TIME CLINIC June 26-28 $800/wk./inc. accomodations, great food & clinic followed by 4 extra days of riding Shalimar Farm, Pocahontas, WV Mickey Deike, 456-4854 [email protected]. Cherries: sweet & sour, pick your own, bring containers, $1/lb., call for picking dates. Garry Shanholtz, 1328 Jersey Mtn. Rd., Romney, 26757; 822-5827. Saddle, Tucker High Plains, walnut color, gel seat, high cantel, $1,100. William Suan, 143 Post Farm Rd., Lost Creek, 26385; 622-6223. Trailer, '03 Corn Pro, gooseneck, livestock, 16', 7,000 lb., axles, divider gate, excel. cond., $5,200. Robin Turner, 3915 Green Valley Rd., Huntington, 25701; 208-1304. Potable water tank, 2,500 gal., 7' diameter, 9½' vertical tank w/4" flang connector or 3" threaded connector, ¼ " black outer & ¼ " white interior wall, $1,500. James Villers, 2709 Cleveland Ave., Parkersburg, 26101; 428-3740. Aust. Shep. 4/15 pups , tails docked, vacc., males, $250; females, $300. Carlton Wilkins, 358 Bland Hills Rd., Riverton, 26814; 567-2934. Greenhouse 30'x60' w/frame, vents, fans & propane heaters, $2,000. Glenna Wolfe, 4457 Pleasant View Rd., Huntington, 25701. Hay, '14, 1st & 2nd cut, round bales, between Morgantown & Fairmont, $28/bale; Wade Rain, alum. pipe, sprinklers & fittings, inc., 2", 3", 4" & 5" pipes & fittings, for overhead irrigation, enough for several acres. Linda Yoder, 640 Goshen Rd., Morgantown, 26508; 291-0409; [email protected].

NICHOLAS CO. FAIR SANCTIONED DAIRY GOAT SHOW

July 10, 1 p.m. Nicholas Co. Veterans Memorial Park Summersville, WV Jennifer Coffman, 872-1656. 3RD ANNUAL RAVENSWOOD FFA TRUCK & TRACTOR PULL June 13; 1st pull at 4 p.m. Jackson Co. Fairgrounds Jr. Ables, 532-8602.

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