How to Register a Farm in WV
Registration is accomplished by completing the application for registration certificate (WV/BUS APP).
Agricultural producers are exempt from the $30 annual fee.
Farm Use Vehicle Regulations in WV
The West Virginia certificate of exemption for farm vehicle drivers is for use within 150 air miles of the qualifying farm.
Only vehicles with a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more qualify for a Farm Vehicle Exemption.
How to Obtain a Food Permit in WV
The West Virginia Bureau for Public Health requires all Food Manufacturing Facilities to apply for and obtain a permit to operate. Permits are required by July 1 of each year with an expiration date of the following June 30th.
Homestead Exemption in West Virginia
Homestead Exemption Explained – Everything you need to know about Homestead Exemptions.
To lower your property taxes, apply for a homestead exemption.
Virginia Farm Facts
The average farm size is 181 acres.
Farms cover 7.8 million acres.
Approximately 36 percent of Virginia’s primary farm operators are women.
Qualifying as a Farm in Virginia
You are a farmer, grower, rancher, or someone else engaged in agricultural production for market.
You purchase equipment designed to more precisely apply fertilizers and pesticides.
Starting Farming in Virginia
Every single one of these tips can also apply to building any business from scratch.
Talk 1-on-1 with as many farmers as possible.
Learn the science.
Starting a Farm in West Virginia
Registering an LLC or corporation in West Virginia requires a $100 fee.
You may need certain licenses and permits at the state or local level, and fees for those vary.