Agricultural Regulations

What qualifies as a farm in West Virginia? Property consisting of less than five acres may still qualify for farm use valuation, but the owner, or bona fide tenant, must be able to show actual annual sales of farm produce with a value of at least $500. Generally, woodland is not eligible for farm use … Read more

Do you need a licence to own farm animals? Do we need a licence to keep farm animals? In most cases, no. However, you will need to register as an agricultural holding. If you choose to keep animals other than common farm livestock you may require extra licences under the “”Dangerous Wild Animals Act”” (e.g. … Read more