Agriculture & Natural Resources
Cooperative Extension has historic roots in agriculture and the environment from helping commercial farmers and growers (through Agricultural Extension Agents) to home lawn and garden enthusiasts (through the Master Gardener program)—Extension has knowledge and expertise to share.
Agriculture Statistics for Tucker Co.
All figured are based off 2002 figures except for Total Farm Earnings which is based off 2005 figures.| Total Farm Earnings | $0.43 Million | |||
| Farm Count | 198 | |||
| % of Farms Under 50 Acres | 25.8% | |||
| % of Farms Over 500 Acres | 8.6% | |||
| Total Farm Acres | 35,310 | |||
| Avg Farm Acres | 178 | |||
| Total Value of Farms | $1.18 Million | |||
| Avg Value Per Farm | $5,970 | |||
| % From Crops | 15.1% | |||
| % From Livestock | 84.9% |
To meet the varied interests and needs of the Tucker County agricultural community, WVU Extension education and research efforts assist clients in creating sustainable agriculture and forestry production and marketing systems that are competitive, environmentally sound, and socially acceptable.
For more information about Tucker County Agriculture & Natural Resources programming contact the Extension Office at 304-478-2849×209, or e-mail us.
