Drought-Resistant Agriculture And Jobs For Former Inmates This West Virginia Morning – West Virginia Public Broadcasting

On this West Virginia Morning, drought conditions have ravaged agriculture in West Virginia, and with temperatures rising globally some say more challenges lie ahead. Reporter Jack Walker spoke with agriculturists about sustainable farming techniques that could be the path through a changing climate.

And from our latest episode of Us & Them, host Trey Kay moderated a recent event in Charleston called “Second Chances for a Stronger Workforce” where organizers addressed employers’ concerns over former prisoners filling the state’s workforce gaps.

Also, a soldier from McDowell County will be buried Saturday, nearly 80 years after he was killed in action.

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Maria Young produced this episode.

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