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MORGANTOWN, W. Va. – West Virginia leads the nation in the number of small farmers, and a team of researchers at West Virginia University hopes to help them increase the safety of the local foods sold to communities.

MORGANTOWN, W. Va. – A West Virginia University researcher used science and data to solve the timeless argument of nature versus nurture – at least when it comes to microorganisms. Ember Morrissey, assistant professor of environmental microbiology in the Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design, uncovered that nature significantly affects how the tiny organisms under our feet respond to their current surroundings.

CONTACT: Lindsay Willey, Interim Director of Marketing and Communications, Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design, 304-293-2381, Lindsay.Willey@mail.wvu.edu

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – As part of the Nuffield International Farming Scholars program, each year a select group of farmers embark on a journey around the globe to expand their knowledge of agricultural industries and best practices.

MORGANTOWN, W. Va. – Jeff Skousen, professor of soil science in the West Virginia University Davis College of Agriculture, NaturalResources and Design and land reclamation specialist for WVU Extension Service, was recently selected as a recipient of the Soil Science Applied Research Award by the Soil Science Society of America.

MORGANTOWN, W. Va. – Inspired by color, West Virginia University interior design alumna Kasey Helmick designed a center for individuals with cognitive disabilities which would help them lead more fulfilling lives.

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