W.Va. parks to host farm-to-table dinners this summer

BECKLEY, W.Va. (AP) - Eight farm-to-table dinners will take place this summer at West Virginia state parks to promote locally produced food.

The Register-Herald reports the first event will be June 14 at Pipestem Resort State Park.

The dinners are a co-venture among state parks, the West Virginia Department of Agriculture, West Virginia Farmer’s Market Association and the West Virginia Department of Natural Resources as a way to promote locally grown food and produce.

Dinners also will take place at:

-Cacapon Resort State Park on June 21.

-Cass Scenic Railroad Historical State Park on Aug. 2.

-Chief Logan Lodge on Aug. 9.

-North Bend State Park on Aug. 16.

-Holly River State Park on Aug. 30.

-Hawks Nest State Park on Sept. 13.

-Blackwater Falls State Park on Sept. 27.

Reservations are required.

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Information from: The Register-Herald, http://www.register-herald.com