Making a Measurable Difference

FARMacy WV is directly improving the lives of our participants and local farmers alike. Our impact is supported by statistics and anecdotal evidence.

Participant Results
Farmer Results
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Two women warmly hugging inside a room, while other elderly people sit and chat in the background.
Cluster of tomatoes on the vine showing various ripening stages from green to red.
Elderly man wearing a cap and sunglasses holds fresh greens at an outdoor market with other people in the background.
Close-up of textured dark green kale leaves with prominent veins in a garden setting.
Two women warmly hugging inside a room, while other elderly people sit and chat in the background.
Cluster of tomatoes on the vine showing various ripening stages from green to red.
Elderly man wearing a cap and sunglasses holds fresh greens at an outdoor market with other people in the background.
Person wearing a green Farmacy t-shirt holding a basket filled with fresh lettuce, onions, and radishes.
Several clusters of fresh peaches packed in plastic-lined green containers on a market table.
Person holding three freshly harvested beetroots with green leaves and roots visible.
Smiling elderly woman holding a brown paper bag at an outdoor market while another woman stands nearby.
Person wearing a green Farmacy t-shirt holding a basket filled with fresh lettuce, onions, and radishes.
Several clusters of fresh peaches packed in plastic-lined green containers on a market table.
Person holding three freshly harvested beetroots with green leaves and roots visible.
Smiling elderly woman holding a brown paper bag at an outdoor market while another woman stands nearby.

Key Participant Stats

Highlighted findings from our participant data collection.

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0.9%

0.4% to 0.9% HgA1c reduction after 15-week program

8

Points of total cholesterol reduction after 15-week program

55%

Percent of participants who had 5-10% weight loss in 15 weeks

100%

Percent of participants who either strongly agreed or agreed that they benefited from the program

What Participants Told Us

Participant feedback highlights meaningful shifts in eating habits, food choices, and overall wellness.

Patients reported eating more meals at home, cooked more, ate less processed foods, and convenience type foods.

Patients reported feeling more knowledgeable about diabetes, and other chronic health diseases

Patients reported feeling more empowered to shop for produce

Patients reported less food / nutrition insecurity in the home

“FARMacy has been a true godsend. I’ve learned new recipes, tried new vegetables, and it’s made a big difference for someone like me who struggles to afford food each month. I’m so grateful to everyone who makes it happen in Pleasants County.”
Nancy L.
FARMacy WV Participant
“It’s a great program that benefits a lot of people and keeps me aware of my health. I will continue trying to eat healthy and look forward to next year. Thanks so much for the opportunity to be part of it!”
Terry B.
FARMacy WV Participant
“This program helped my family very much. We have five in my household. Fruits and vegetables are very important to my grandchildren. This program has been the best. Thank you again.”
Gayla U.
FARMacy WV Participant

Counting Up Our Impact on Farmers, Growers, and Aggregators

457k lbs

of local produce worth approximately $560,000 was purchased from local farmers between 2020 and 2023 for FARMacyWV programming

$507k

was paid to local farmers and aggregators in 2024 and 2025 to supply produce to all FARMacyWV-funded sites

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Key Farmer and Grower Stats

Our data shows that FARMacy WV helps local farmers, growers, and aggregators by creating sustainable economic opportunities.

Increased farm production
10-30%

53% of farmers indicated a 10-30% increase
23% reported a 30-50% increase

Increased farm income
10-30%

46% of farmers indicated a 10-30% increase
15% reported a 30-40% increase

One or more new hires
44%

44% of farmers and ag. partners reported adding one or more part-time employees

How FARMacy WV works for farmers
“Some patients have mentioned that the program helped them change their diets to a more vegetable-based diet and that they were loving it and are going to miss the fresh produce. We cannot have enough fresh produce in our local community!”
Adam Craten
On the Levels Farm
"They were fabulous to work with and I felt like we created a collaborative community atmosphere on FARMacy WV market days."
Survey Feedback from a FARMacy WV Farmer
"This may be a big ask but assurances that this program will continue at current levels or even potentially grow in the coming years would allow farmers to plan their growth accordingly while mitigating the risk that can come with production expansion."
Survey Feedback from a FARMacy WV Farmer
“This is every farmer’s dream. You’ve got farmer to consumer week after week, so you make a relationship, and you are living this with them. I find myself harvesting based on what they want. They know their farmer, and I know who I’m feeding. I’ve been paid whether it snows, sleets, rains, or it’s blasting sun hot. It’s a contract, and you don’t find that very often as a farm.”
Survey Feedback from a FARMacy WV Farmer
“FARMacy WV provides economic sustainability for farmers across the state. Farmers can be encouraged to grow more and scale up their production.”
Survey Feedback from a FARMacy WV Farmer
“I really have a blast doing it and it means a lot to me to be able to serve these patients fresh produce every week. It really brings me joy when I see them and they thank me over and over.”
Survey Feedback from a FARMacy WV Farmer
“With what I made this year, I went ahead and paid off my truck and next week we are getting all new plastic on two high tunnels. We are literally taking the money and putting it right back into the farm.”
Survey Feedback from a FARMacy WV Farmer
“I hope you all can grow this. I’d make this my full-time work if I could! We love FARMacy WV!”
JR and Shawna Lerby
It’s All Good Farms
How It Works for Farmers

Here’s a quick overview for farmers and growers on how to plan production and weekly offerings for a FARMacy WV program.

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Planning Production

Plan FARMacy weekly prescriptions like a CSA box or membership, offering patients a few “choose-your-own” produce options each week. Unlike traditional CSA boxes, FARMacy produce is displayed farmers market-style, with clear signage encouraging patients to actively select their items

Planning the Weekly Offerings

Start by setting weekly produce goals while planning for flexibility and potential loss. Choose which items will appear each week and aim for consistent $25 value boxes that promote healthier eating habits. Offer limited quantities for some items and let patients select on a first-come, first-choice basis.

Read Our Grower's Guide
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