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WVU Extension Specialist publishes research on physical activity in urban and rural areas

The research article by Abildso, Adults’ Leisure-time Physical Activity Preferences and Association with Physical Activity Guidelines by Metropolitan Status, was published in the open-access journal PLOS One on April 1.  

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Hampshire County 4-H’er earns prestigious opportunity on National 4-H Congress design team

Kade Suddath, a 4-H’er from Hampshire County, will serve on the 2026 National 4-H Congress Design Team, making him only the third representative from West Virginia to be selected for this committee in the last 20 years.

WVU Extension Fire Service earns gold standard reaccreditation

The West Virginia University Extension Fire Service has received another five-year accreditation from the Pro Board, reaffirming its commitment to delivering nationally recognized, high-quality fire service training.

Snyder joins WVU Extension team in Mineral County as agriculture and natural resources agent

Cambria Snyder is the newest addition to the  West Virginia University  Extension team in Mineral County, where she recently began as the agriculture and natural resources agent and visiting instructor.  

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