New Economy Works WV

06/05/2026

LIVE from T&T Organics in McDowell County, WV! Follow our journey from the bus ride to a guided farm tour, community lunch, and interviews as we explore sustainable agriculture in Appalachia

06/05/2026

Join Black By God: The West Virginian Live at T&T Organic Farms, McDowell County, WV

06/05/2026

LIVE from T&T Organics in McDowell County, WV! Follow our journey from the bus ride to a guided farm tour, community lunch, and interviews as we explore sustainable agriculture in Appalachia

06/04/2026

FREE GAME!!

Free resources and tools for the rural food communities you serve: Food Co-op Initiative and .coop are hosting a Free Virtual Workshop on Tuesday June 16th, focused on community feasibility for rural food co-ops.

Join a free virtual 1-hour workshop on Tuesday June 16th at 1pm ET, for rural food co-op founders and organizers! FCI and Start.coop will explore the fundamental aspects of feasibility of food co-ops, including a deep dive into rural community feasibility. Participants will come away with a clear understanding and practical skills to conduct community interviews. Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/xHCfXSO_SoylVuLSR0Ey7Q

This session is from Food Co-op Initiative and hosted by Start.coop, facilitated by FCI's Chris Dilley, Director of Startup Support. This work is supported by the Rural Cooperative Development Grant program from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the authors and should not be construed to represent any official USDA or U.S. Government determination or policy. This project is in partnership with the Cooperative Development Foundation.

06/04/2026

Join African American Philanthropy in Action (AAPA) Giving Circle for an intimate VIP Reception on Thursday, June 18 from 5–6 PM at the Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center — right before the Juneteenth Fireside Chat with renowned scholar and author Michael Eric Dyson.

This is your chance to connect with a community of donors investing in African American children, youth, and families right here in West Virginia. Light refreshments, real conversation, and collective purpose, all in one room.

Space is limited to 100 attendees. Reserve your spot today:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/juneteenth-vip-reception-hosted-by-african-american-philanthropy-in-action-tickets-1990655480128?aff=oddtdtcreator

06/04/2026

We're interested in making this happen!!

06/04/2026

06/04/2026

➡️➡️➡️ Calling All Area Producers ⬅️⬅️⬅️

The HARVEST Team is conducting a Market Demand and Feasibility Study to evaluate a shared-use urban production and processing facility that would support local farmers, food entrepreneurs, and access to fresh and healthy food in Charleston’s Westside community.

Your responses will help determine community demand, facility needs, and economic opportunities.

This survey takes 5–7 minutes and all responses are confidential.

Thank you for supporting local food access and economic resilience.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HARVESTProducerSurvey