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  • An Award, Student Farmers, WV Explorer & Prioritizing Primary Care

    An Award, Student Farmers, WV Explorer & Prioritizing Primary Care
    2025/05/04
    Appalachia Matters has been named The Best Radio Program in West Virginia in an unranked market, which means small market, by the West Virginia Broadcasters Association. This award would not have been possible if it were not for our contributors Major General Jim Hoyer and Beth Southern with West Virginia Department of Agriculture. This effort would have failed were it not for our loyal listeners, so we say thank you.

    In this episode Tom Susman joins General James Hoyer at the Leadership Table to discuss the award from the West Virginia Broadcasters and to discuss what is ahead for the program.

    The Rooted in the Mountain segment from the Department of Agriculture we learn about how Wheeling Park High students are involved in a school based farm and agriculture.

    David Sibray, who is from southern West Virginia, has an online publication called the West Virginia Explorer which highlights history, natural areas and just about anything in our region. Tom Susman has an extended conversation with David.

    In our final segment we will replay a report that was produced for WMOV Radio it reports on an Occupational Health and Primary Care Clinic in Gallipolis Ferry WV. It is a joint project of Marshall Health Network and Rivers Heath in Point Pleasant. The clinic is in the shadows of the Nucor steel plant which is under construction in Mason County. An interesting aspect with the clinic is the priority given to primary health care at a time many hospital systems are targeting specialty care.
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  • Time to Run, Time To Plant & Time To Lead

    Time to Run, Time To Plant & Time To Lead
    2025/04/27
    This week on At the Leadership Table, General Hoyer sits down with Dr. Danny Twilley, Assistant Vice President of Economic, Community, and Asset Development for the Brad and Alys Smith Outdoor Economic Development Collaborative.

    In the Rooted in the Mountain state the Department of Agriculture highlights a farm in Hampshire County.

    We talk with a Jackson County Native Jonathan Schiefer who just finished running the Boston Marathon, which for most runners is a bucket list item.

    In the final segment we touch base with JJ Barret, Wood County Extension agent for WVU on last minute gardening tips as we many of us are getting ready to plant vegetables for the summer growing season.
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  • Spring Planting, Chaotic Markets, Agritourism and Leadership Lessons

    Spring Planting, Chaotic Markets, Agritourism and Leadership Lessons
    2025/04/19
    This week on At the Leadership Table with Retired Major General Jim Hoyer, he sits down with CJ Harvey, former press secretary and director of communication for Governor Justice, and current Vice President of Communications and Marketing at the University of Charleston. They discuss how leadership is about more than being the boss; it’s about inspiring and empowering others. CJ shares his passion for West Virginia and how is telling UC’s story in his current role.

    In the Rooted in the Mountain State segment from The Department of Agriculture we will learn about an agritourism conference that is being held this month.

    We have all seen the wild stock market swings. Earlier this month I talked with Craig Slaughter of the West Virginia Investment Management Board on how they are dealing with the stock market swings and to see if he has insight on how to get through periods of uncertainty in the market.

    The Saturday before Easter is the unofficial kick off to spring planting. I stopped by the Capitol Market in Charleston to talk with some local vendors about what products they are selling and to get some background on who they are.
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  • Honey Mountian Bees, ACA Changes? and At The Leadership Table

    Honey Mountian Bees, ACA Changes? and At The Leadership Table
    2025/04/06
    In this week’s Appalachia Matters:
    This week on @ The Leadership Table with Retired Major General Jim Hoyer, he sits down with Renee Hoffman, retired Sergeant First Class for the WV National Guard, and now Supply Chain Manager at Hope Gas. They discuss her journey to find purpose in her career after leaving the military and how she uses her military background in her everyday life in the civilian world.

    In the Rooted in the Mountain State segment, we will learn about Honey Mountain Farm in Grafton West Virginia. They recently won a grant in a competition sponsored by the West Virginia Department of Agriculture.

    In our final segment we will take a deep dive in to changes in health care coverage that could impact 167,000 West Virginians who get coverage through Medicaid Expansion and another 67,000 who buy health insurance coverage through Healthcare.gov. We will hear from Senator Shelly Moore Capito (R) of West Virginia, Doctor and West Virginia House of Delegates member Matt Rohrbach (R) of Cabell County, West Virginia House of Delegates Member Marty Gearhart (R)of Mercer, Kelly Allen of the West Virginia Center for Budget and Policy, Jeremy Smith and ACA Navigator and Chris Hall of the WV EMS Coalition.
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  • RFK Jr., Ham Bacon and Egg, Planting Prep and Doctor Sherri Young

    RFK Jr., Ham Bacon and Egg, Planting Prep and Doctor Sherri Young
    2025/03/30
    At the Leadership Table with Retired Major General Jim Hoyer talks with Doctor Sherri Young a West Virginia native, former Cabinet Secretary of the West Virginia Department of Health, and a physician in family and geriatric medicine. Dr. Young shares her views on the importance of leading from the front, how challenges can build resilience, and the power of community.

    In the Rooted in The Mountain State segment produced by the West Virginia Department of Agriculture we will learn about a mountain state tradition, the Ham Bacon and Egg sale.

    Next is a report Tom Susman filed for WMOV’s Valley Today, where he talks with JJ Barrett a cooperative extension agent for WVU assigned to Wood and Jackson Counties.

    In our final segment we replay excerpts from Secretary of Health Robert Kennedy Jr’s visit to the Mountain State. In the first segment he explains his family’s affinity for West Virginia and in the final excerpt he cites data that shows the United States is in a health crisis.
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  • Appalachia Matters- USDA Cuts Farmers, Leadership Table, Kniting the Ole Fashion Way, Rail Bikes Farm Policy

    Appalachia Matters- USDA Cuts Farmers, Leadership Table, Kniting the Ole Fashion Way, Rail Bikes Farm Policy
    2025/03/16
    This week on at the Leadership Table with Retired Major General Jim Hoyer, he sits down with Phillip Cantrell, retired command sergeant major in the U.S. Army and former senior enlisted leader of the WV National Guard. They discuss his role as an Intergovernmental and External Affairs Liaison with Senator Joe Manchin and his message to veterans and young enlisted military members in West Virginia.

    The Rooted In The Mountain State section focuses on an artisan who knits and spins her own yarn. This segment is produced by The West Virginia Department of Agriculture.

    We talk with Agriculture Commissioner Kent Leonhardt about items of concern for farmers and producers as well as his efforts in the legislature to help promote WV Farm Products.

    In our fourth segment we talk about two programs the USDA has cut which impacts local farmers, schools and food banks. We will get Senator Shelly Moore Capito’s take on the cuts.

    In our final segment we hear about Tourism Day at the State Capitol including a rail bike excursion located in Clay County.
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  • Leadership, Farmers Getting Ready, Responding to Tragedy, Colon Health and the Flu

    Leadership, Farmers Getting Ready, Responding to Tragedy, Colon Health and the Flu
    2025/03/09
    On this week’s Appalachia Matters. It is a packed show.

    At This week on At the Leadership Table with Retired Major General Jim Hoyer, he sits down with Aly Gregg, Vice President of Communications for the Civil-Military Innovation Institute (CMI2). They discuss how great leadership can come from any person in any role; the important work CMI2 is doing, especially involving students in Clay County; and her hopes for the state moving forward.

    As temperatures are warming up farmers need to start thinking about testing their soil Tom Susman talks with Evan Wilson the WVU Extension Agent in Mason County.

    This month is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and we cover a special event hosted by Holzer Health in Gallipolis Ohio.

    In our third segment, we replay a talk Ryan Craddock from Boone County gave to the West Virginia State Senate Judiciary committee, Ryan lost his 13-year-old son Cohen to a head injury while practicing for football. He is advocating for a special protective cap for football helmets.

    In the final segment we hear about Influenza A from Amy Haskins of the Jackson County Health Department.
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  • Counting Eagles, Maple Syrup, and Senator Glen Jeffries.

    Counting Eagles, Maple Syrup, and Senator Glen Jeffries.
    2025/03/02
    WV State Senator Glen Jeffries of Putnam County joins retired Major General Jim Hoyer at the leadership table to talk about his role as senator and as a business owner.

    In the Rooted in the Mountain State segment from the department agriculture we hear from a Jeff and Sandy Minner who are from Rockport WV who produce Maple Syrup.

    In the third segment we learn about an Eagle Nest Survey that is underway in Ohio by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

    In the final segment we will hear a report that Tom Susman did for WMOV about repealing Certificate of Need statues in West Virginia.
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