Cultivating Healthy, Resilient Food Systems
The Nourish West Virginia Initiative is working to improve the health and economic prosperity of West Virginia through food system innovation.
Food System Innovation Through Education, Research, and Outreach
Nourish West Virginia (NWV), an initiative based at the West Virginia University Institute for Community and Rural Health, is a leader in food system innovation through education, research, and outreach. NWV's collaborative work seeks to align health, agriculture, and leadership from institutions and communities to increase public health and economic security across West Virginia and Central Appalachia.
Education
Through its network, Nourish offers educational opportunities for graduate and professional students, plus career and up skill training for working people.
Projects & Research
Through research, innovation and community engagement, Nourish participates in activities that unite food, health, and community wellbeing.
Building farm to institution programs that connect state-funded institutions, like hospitals and schools, with locally grown food.
Cultivating food is medicine programs, projects, activities and educational pathways.
Enhancing agriculture workforce training and food safety outreach.
Increasing land, capital and market access for producers in West Virginia.
Good Ground
This statewide collaborative effort is central to NWV's outreach efforts. Based at the West Virginia University Institute for Community and Rural Health, Good Ground brings together transdisciplinary scholars with other national, regional and community collaborators to improve health and reduce health disparities.
Focus Areas
We are committed to strengthening West Virginia’s food system through research, partnerships, and community-driven programs. We focus on improving food access, promoting health through nutrition, and fostering collaboration across the state.