The Southern Conservation District held their 2nd annual Women in Ag Workshop on May 24, 2017 at the Raleigh County Convention Center.

Topics for the workshop included:

Gardening - "hands on" construction of a raised garden bed

Nutritional information on fruits and vegetables - with food tasting and recipes

WV Grown Program for local growers - with tastings of local products

SCD Agricultural Enhancement Program

State Apiary Program - encourage pollinators

The District provided lunch to all those who attended.