A north central West Virginia county is working with the state to develop the economy and boost the state's economy, according to the State Journal.
A study detailing how to generate enough common agriculture products to supply the state's demand is due for release early next year. The study is commissioned by the Food & Farm Coalition of the Community Development Hub.
"They are determining demand for individual products," program manager Savanna Lyons with the Food & Farm Coalition told the publication. "One of the exciting things is going to be estimates of job creation. If we expanded those sectors so we could meet the demand, how many jobs could be created? There is potential for the economy to grow if we focus on meeting food demand."
A cattle-farming initiative in Doddridge County is involved with the effort and the director of the county's economic development authority said he is impressed with the amount of cattle in the region.
Science is an important part of West Virginia's efforts to preserve human, animal and plant health, according to the Agriculture Department.
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