WVU Extension launches program to support local agritourism operations with Randolph County event

A celebratory farm-to-table dinner set for 3-7 p.m. Saturday (Sept. 20) at Laurel River Club Bed and Breakfast in Bowden will kick off a new initiative by WVU Extension called "Naturally WV," aimed at unifying the Mountain State's agritourism businesses. (WVU Photo/Jennifer Shephard) Download full-size WHAT: The West Virginia Agritourism Initiative from West Virginia University Extension will celebrate the launch of "Naturally WV," a new program to unify agritourism businesses around West Virginia, with an Appalachian-inspired farm-to-table dinner. WHO: Agritourism business owners, and representatives from WVU Extension, the Governor's Office, West Virginia Department of Tourism and West Virginia Department of Agriculture WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 20, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. WHERE: Laurel River Club Bed and Breakfast, 417 Jenningston Farm Road, Bowden NOTES: The evening will start with a networking event for participating West Virginia agritourism businesses at 3 p.m. with the main program and dinner beginning at 6 p.m. Media interested in attending should contact Dee Singh-Knights, WVU Extension agricultural economics specialist and state coordinator for the West Virginia Agritourism Initiative, via email at [email protected]. Through the "Naturally WV" brand, participating businesses will be promoted and recognized for their high-quality visitor experience and responsible agritourism practices. -WVU- sg/9/18/25 MEDIA CONTACT: Sam GorskiMarketing StrategistWVU Division for Land-Grant [email protected] Call 1-855-WVU-NEWS for the latest West Virginia University news and information from WVUToday. Media Advisories Land-Grant Engagement