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Heat Fact: Tempted to leave your🐕in the car while you run a "quick" errand? Don't do it! Even with a window cracked, when temperatures are in the 90's, it takes just 10 minutes for your vehicle to reach 109-degrees and 20 min. to reach 119🌡️!

It's #TourismTuesday! Take a trip to Bushel and A Peck Backyard Blooms (bushelandpeckwv.com). This Huntington agribusiness is more than just a u-pick flower farm💐. It's also a perfect backdrop for photos📸, and they host special events (like weddings👰‍♂️🤵) big and small.

Know a youngster (ages 9-17) who would like to be Honorary Commissioner of Agriculture for a Day? The WVDA would❤️to host them at the State Fair of WV🎡! Send their name, age, address, phone, and why they want to be chosen to [email protected] by July 15.

If you own an agribusiness or are thinking of starting one, this FREE training covers best practices. There are only 25 spaces available, so register to attend today, at: form.jotform.com/251405763498162.

Food Fact: Picnics can be a lot of fun. But you know what isn't? Food poisoning! When temperatures climb into the 90s, rethink your picnic staples. Leave behind mayonnaise-based dishes (they spoil quickly), keep cold foods in a cooler, bring plenty of water to wash your hands!

It's #WVGrownWednesday! This week, we're featuring Ringer Farms. This veteran-owned and operated farm features dairy products, as well as quality beef by the cut. To check out other members of our #WVGrown family, go to: agriculture.wv.gov/ag-business/we….

Fun Farm Fact: #Honeybees need water for more than just drinking! They collect water and take it back to the hive to feed young bees, regulate the temperature of the hive, and to thin honey when it crystalizes.🐝

This month's West Virginia Grown members are Mike and Kay Smalley, Owner of Williams River Farm in Webster County WV. An Agrotourism You Pick Strawberry Farm. youtu.be/EHg7L_4-1kg

Mark your calendar for a FREE Post Harvest Handling and Cold Storage Training workshop on July 15! Seating is limited, so register today for this great learning opportunity at: form.jotform.com/251405855266157.

Fun Farm Fact: #Cattle prefer temperatures between 40-70 degrees. When it gets🔥, you'll find them heading for the shade of a🌳, a well-ventilated barn, and the💦trough!

The WVDA is hosting a Post Harvest Handling and Cold Storage Training in Fayetteville July 22. Don't miss out on this FREE learning opportunity! Seating is limited, so register today, at: form.jotform.com/251406156237150

Fun Farm Fact: As we wrap up National #DairyMonth, the average West Virginian has consumed about 55 lbs. of dairy products over the past 30 days! From milk to cheese, butter to ice cream, dairy is a staple of our diet.

💙WV FFA💛 is looking for an Education Program Coordinator and Executive Secretary based out of Cedar Lakes Conference Center. If you're interested in this job or other openings with the WVDA, go to: wvda.applicantstack.com/x/openings

The 8 finalists have been selected for our AGventure Round Up Pitch Competition at Cedar Lakes! Mark your🗓️for July 19 to come cheer on these great agribusinesses as they vie for💲💲💲. The competition starts at noon!

Fun Farm Fact: July is National #CornMonth! Corn cobs always have an even number of rows.

It's #TourismTuesday! Time to pack up the kids, hit the road, and head to Four Seasons Farm in Leon for some🫐berry🫐picking! This Mason County farm uses sustainable, organic farming practices. Call ahead to find out about picking times.

Fun Farm Fact: #Blueberry🫐season has arrived here in WV! If you plan to pick your own, choose firm, deep blue-purple blueberries with a silver sheen. Avoid soft berries or unripe berries that are green or reddish in color. Don't wash your berries until you're ready to eat them!

🎆 In celebration of Independence Day and following Governor Morrissey’s announcement, Commissioner Kent Leonhardt is also granting July 3 as an additional day off for WVDA employees. 📅 WVDA offices will be closed July 3–4. Wishing everyone a safe and happy Fourth of July!

Fun Farm Fact: Looking for a new/tasty way to serve #watermelon this 4th? Try watermelon pizza! Cut your slices into wedges and top with yogurt and other fruits (kiwi, peaches, blueberries) or try some herbs and feta. Refreshing and yummy!

We hope you have a happy and safe 4th of July! The WVDA offices will be closed today but will reopen on Monday, July 7th.