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West Virginia Small Farm Conference returns to Charleston to support state’s agricultural producers
Our local farms are vital to West Virginia’s food system, but despite the growing demand for locally sourced foods, our small farm community still faces plenty of challenges.
To continue supporting our state’s producers, the West Virginia University Extension Small Farm Center will host its annual West Virginia Small Farm Conference from Feb. 22-25. After being held virtually for two years, this year’s conference is once again being held at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center in Charleston, West Virginia.
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Raleigh County Energy Express receives $15,000 to support youth literacy and nutrition
With the help of a $15K gift from Enel Green Power, youths who participated in our Raleigh Count Energy Express program were more than prepared to return to the classroom this fall.
WVU Extension awarded $80K in grants to enhance prosperity and education
Four WVU Extension programs will get a boost from $80K in grants awarded by the Extension Foundation to build upon valuable programs to carry out the land-grant mission.
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West Virginia Small Farm Conference returns to Charleston to support state’s agricultural producers
Our local farms are vital to West Virginia’s food system, but despite the growing demand for locally sourced foods, our small farm community still faces plenty of challenges.
WVU Day at the Legislature showcases youth, family programs
It's really flying! The WVU Day at the Legislature features a host of activities for youths and families, including science, outdoor education, literacy and other educational opportunities. In this picture youngster tries her hand at making a flying machine to float through the wind tunnel.
WVU Extension 4-H scholarships scholarship available for post-secondary education
As prospective students make decisions and start to plan for college, many will begin to seek scholarships and financial aid opportunities. West Virginia University Extension’s 4-H Youth Development program provides many scholarship opportunities for 4-H’ers who want to further their education.
WVU Extension offers EMT training free of cost
There is a shortage of emergency medical service providers
in West Virginia and across the nation. To help combat this issue, West Virginia University Extension will offer a free emergency
medical technician course, from January 26 through May 13.
WVU Extension invites youths to explore computer science at 4-H Code Camp
From smartwatches and robots to video games and apps – today’s digital world runs on code. At West Virginia University Extension’s 4-H Code Camp, youth from across the state will have the opportunity to learn one of the world’s most in-demand skills through fun, hands-on coding activities.
WVU camp scholarship honors legacy of former 4-H’er and All Star
West Virginia University Extension 4-H’ers across the state will soon get more opportunities to attend 4-H events at WVU Jackson’s Mill through a new scholarship fund honoring a long-time 4-H’er and All Star.