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Agriculture Learning Activities
Get educational activities for the agriculture arena to turn passions and interests into advanced, professional opportunities.
AgBeats Webinar SeriesAgritourism
Resources for and about agritourism businesses in West Virginia.
Drought Resources
WVU Extension experts are available in every county and across the state to offer insights on how drought may affect this crops, including potential future harvests.
Upcoming Agriculture Events of Interest
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Mar 31
- Jun 30
Benefits of becoming a WVU Extension Master Gardener Among the many benefits for getting involved with the WVU Extension Master Gardener program, here are the highest-ranking... -
Apr 7
- Apr 9
The West Virginia Beef Expo is one of the premier agricultural events in the state. The Expo serves as the showcase for all the major breeds in the state and displays the... -
Apr 16
Experts specializing in cattle, sheep, goats and swine will attend. Hands on training. Open to ages 5 and older. Topics include: NutritionSelectionDaily... -
Nov 18
- Nov 19
The annual West Virginia Women in Agriculture Conference provides research-based and practical educational opportunities for agribusiness women while fostering networking and...
Recent Agriculture News
2023 Agriculture Webinar and Dinner Meeting Series
Each winter, WVU Extension brings education, know-how and research right to your community through a series of educational dinner meetings. This year, we're offering a mix of virtual and in-person meeting opportunities across West Virginia for the 2023 agriculture education series!
Participants have the same opportunity to learn from WVU Extension specialists and industry experts about relevant topics to help you improve your own agricultural operations.
Register for Webinar on Navigating New Livestock Antibiotics Regulations
In 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration released expanded guidelines
that, once fully implemented, will require prescriptions from a veterinarian to
obtain medically important antimicrobial livestock medications that were
previously available over-the-counter.
To help producers navigate these new changes and understand how it affects their livestock operations, WVU Extension is hosting an interactive webinar session featuring expert guests from West Virginia University and the University of California, Davis.
Lease Recommendations for Land Owner & Tenants
Ben Goff, WVU Extension Agent in Mason and Putnam counties, offers recommendations for landowners and tenants who want to prepare for the upcoming farming season and work to minimize their respective risks.
Goff covers a variety of tips for farmers and landowners regarding farm leases, including: