Extension News
Share this
Top Story
Kids Market @ The Store provides free food for families while strengthening the local food economy
The popular Kids Market @ The Store program is expanding for summer 2024, offering free fruits and vegetables to over 3,800 families at 61 local retailers in 35 West Virginia counties.
The program, now in its fourth year, is offered by the West Virginia University Extension Family Nutrition Program.
Featured Stories
Step back in time at WVU Jackson’s Mill heritage event
The community is invited to attend Harvest Time at the Mill, a history and heritage event.
4-H clubs blaze a path for youths to connect
4-H clubs give youths the opportunity to foster these connections, build skills and explore their interests year-round.
Extension's Latest Video
Find Extension Stories
At the WVUToday Archive.
Extension Expert Help
Recent Expert Pitches
- MEDIA ADVISORY: WVU president, others to travel to Mountain State communities
- EXPERT PITCH: WVU Extension experts offer tips on dealing with droughts, fires
- EXPERT PITCH: WVU experts weigh in on safety, liabilities for raw milk sales
- MEDIA ADVISORY: WVU Extension 4-H’ers to celebrate Pollinator Week at Jackson’s Mill with bee workshop
For more expert commentary, insights, or opinions.
Recent Stories
See hired as Preston County’s WVU Extension agriculture and natural resources agent
Carrie See recently began her position as the West Virginia University Extension agriculture and natural resources agent and assistant professor in Preston County. Growing up in Preston County and having previously worked for WVU Extension, See brings knowledge and experience to this position.
See previously worked as the agriculture and natural resources agent, program assistant and visiting instructor for Preston County, and as a program coordinator for the WVU Extension Small Farm Center .
Streets returns as WVU Extension agent in Tucker County
A familiar face among West Virginia University Extension, Jesica Streets has returned as the agriculture and natural resources agent and assistant professor in Tucker County.
After a stint working outside of the county, Streets was eager to return to work in the community where she and her family live and continue serving those around her.
Hoover joins WVU Extension Pendleton County office as agriculture agent
Jessica Hoover is the newest addition to the West Virginia University Extension team in Pendleton County, where she recently began her position as an agriculture and natural resources agent and assistant professor.
While Hoover comes from a career as an underwriter, she has agricultural roots that span much further. Growing up on a beef cattle farm in Franklin, West Virginia, and being raised in both 4-H and FFA, she knew she wanted to work in the agriculture industry her whole life.