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ROANOKE, W.Va. —  West Virginia University   Extension   Women in Agriculture  is excited to announce the winners of its inaugural business pitch competition during the  2025 Women in Agriculture Conference , with the winners being awarded a total of $8,000 in seed money to jumpstart their project.

West Virginia University Extension 4-H is inviting third through 12th grade students to the 2025 4-H Hour of AI, a free series of activities where students can learn about coding, computer science, the responsible use of AI tools and how artificial intelligence really works behind the screen.

Emma Wickline is the newest addition to West Virginia University Extension’s 4-H program. She will serve as WVU Extension 4-H youth development agent for Monroe County, bringing experience in youth engagement, agriculture education and community outreach. 

Landowners, foresters and conservation professionals have an opportunity to take a deep dive into pollinator ecology, management and habitat restoration during the Pollinator Conservation in Practice workshop on November 18, 2025, at WVU Jackson’s Mill in Weston, West Virginia.

Across our state’s 55 counties, West Virginia University Extension faculty and staff work tirelessly to serve the people of West Virginia, providing educational programs and services that aim to improve the lives and livelihoods of our residents. 

In West Virginia, 90% of fire departments are staffed entirely by volunteers, a heavy reliance that  Mark Lambert, director of the WVU Extension Fire Service, says was born out of necessity.

From fairgrounds to classrooms, community gardens to robotics labs, the West Virginia University Extension 4-H program offers space for youth in the state to connect with themselves, build relationships and create lifelong experiences.

What began as a STEM activity at West Virginia University Jackson’s Mill turned into a real-world lesson in science, public health, and the importance of protecting West Virginia’s waters.