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WVU Extension welcomes Payne as forage agronomy specialist

Katie Payne is the newest addition to West Virginia University Extension’s Agriculture and Natural Resources program unit. She will serve as an assistant professor and Extension specialist with an expertise in forage agronomy – the production and management of plant materials consumed by livestock.

WVU Extension launches Young Innovators program in 16 West Virginia schools

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Harvest Time at the Mill returns this fall

Sunrise over the pond at Jackson's Mill.

West Virginia University Jackson's Mill will once again host Harvest Time at the Mill this fall, a history and heritage event.

Explore learning beyond the classroom with Jackson’s Mill field trips

Emma Gardner WVU Extension STEAM specialist works with youth Annette Boggs building at Jackson's Mill

Need a break from regularly scheduled classroom learning? Journey to Jackson’s Mill for an exciting and educational field trip, with activities that emphasize hands-on learning in science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM), as well as outdoor and history education.

WVU Jackson’s Mill will return to hosting a monthly Homeschool Day for students K-12

Students learning at West Virginia University Jackson's Mill Homeschool Day's

WVU leader honored for commitment to community engagement

WVU to celebrate 100 years of the State Fair of West Virginia

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WVU grad credits 4-H for life skills that carved her path to success

Woman with long blonde hair smiles in front of WVU backdrop.

As Katie Miltenberger, a recent graduate from West VirginiaUniversity, prepares to turn the page to the next chapter in her life, she reflects on her journey that was deeply shaped by her lifelong involvement in West Virginia 4-H.

WVU Extension Safety and Health celebrates safety certificate graduates, classroom dedication

From left to right: Mark Fullen, Tiffany Rice, Mark Dale, President Gee and Dean Atiles, standing with Mark, graduate from the Certified Safety Training program

West Virginia University Extension Safety and Health held a graduation and dedication ceremony to celebrate students who completed the Certified Safety Trainer and the Certified Safety Specialist programs as well as the new David Harper Classroom.

Mercer County 4-H'ers make program history, participate in national robotics tournament

Bryce (left) and Isabella (right) standing with their robot at a display table at the national robotics tournament

Out of hundreds of high schoolers from across the country, two Mercer County West Virginia University Extension 4-H'ers traveled to Nebraska for the CREATE U.S. Open Robotics tournament, finishing in the Sweet 16.

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