Agriculture & Natural Resources
According to the 2007 Agricultural Census, Pendleton County had 600 farms totaling 169,876 acres. The value of agricultural-related products sold at that time was $91,788,000. The average net income per farm was $36,028. Twelve farms sold 452 hogs and pigs in 2007; 112 farms reported inventory of 5,784 head of sheep. In the poultry industry, 47 farms sold 228,305 layers and 34 farms sold 19,627,735 broilers and other meat-type chickens in 2007.
In 2007, there were 17,801 head of cattle and calves sold from 393 farms. In 2007, there were 3,095 acres of corn harvested, yielding 137 bushels per acre totaling 269,494 bushels, and 1,131 acres of corn cut for silage, yielding 16 tons per acre for a total of 18,408 tons.
To meet the varied interests and needs of the Pendleton County agricultural community, WVU Extension education and research efforts assist clients in creating sustainable agriculture and forestry production and marketing systems that are competitive, environmentally sound, and socially acceptable.
Current agricultural outreach activities in Pendleton County include horticulture, livestock production and marketing, sustainable agriculture, soil nutrients and grassland production, animal health education, biosecurity, natural resource education, environmental education and awareness, youth agriculture development, and adult educational programs.
For more information about Pendleton County Agriculture & Natural Resources programming, contact the Extension Office at 304-358-2286 or e-mail us.
2009 Garden Calendar
The calendar is now available from the Pendleton County office and at other locations throughout the county.
Begin the 2009 gardening season with a green thumb and let WVUs knowledge work to help you improve your garden. Pick up your 2009 WVU Extension Garden Calendar at the Pendleton County office of the WVU Extension Service at 200 Confederate Road, Franklin, WV 26807 or by calling 304-358-2286.
Soil Testing
Soil testing is also available for only the cost of postage.You are encouraged to contact us! Interpreting Soil Test Results
There are many Web sites that provide information on agricultural subjects. Each one has many fact sheets, newsletters, and other resources that can provide information that complements and enhances what is available through West Virginia University and WVU’s Agriculture & Natural Resources information portal and the eXtension resource site. All told, the links on this page should help you find a world of information about Agriculture and Natural Resources.
For information about Production Agricultural Issues see the links along the left of this page.
