Ginseng

Ginseng, Goldenseal, Cohosh, Bloodroot, Ramps – all plants native to Appalachia and all appreciated around the world for their medicinal and culinary…

Ginseng harvest season has arrived in West Virginia.The ginseng season begins Friday and runs through Nov. 30. The state Department of Commerce says that…

Ginseng diggers are heading to West Virginia's forests as the season for harvesting the plant opens.West Virginia's ginseng season begins Thursday and…

A suspect in a ginseng investigation faces charges of shooting at officers who were trying to serve warrants.Division of Natural Resources Capt. W.W.…

At the legislature today, the vote tally board in the house turns bright red as lawmakers vote against eliminating West Virginia’s Courtesy Patrol…

At the legislature today, the pros and cons of consuming raw milk is debated in the House.  Senate Bill 30 passed overwhelmingly and heads back to the…

On this episode, we’re learning more about Appalachian roots. Some industries are growing in Appalachia that aren’t really new at all, but new practices…

  When you hear the word “ginseng” you might think about a wild plant that grows in the hills of Appalachia … and you would be right, that’s the good…

 The War on Coal, pressures from natural gas development, crumbling infrastructure, whatever you want to blame it on - jobs are becoming more and more…

This week, we’ll hear from farmer Peg Taylor,  who’s excited that Hemp is being grown in Kentucky for the first time in four decades. But some farmers in…