West Virginia University Extension, a unit within the WVU Division for Land-Grant Engagement, strives to improve the lives and livelihoods of all West Virginians by delivering relevant, research-backed educational programs throughout the state. These programs are designed to address critical issues that affect our communities, but periodically, needs can change.
Archived News
West Virginia 4-H’ers work on collaborative quilt featured at Smithsonian gallery
WVU Extension Specialist publishes research on physical activity in urban and rural areas
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.
Adriana Renner joins WVU Extension as Family and Community Development agent for Berkeley and Jefferson Counties
WVU Extension welcomes assistant professor as Pleasants County agent
West Virginia University Extension is excited to welcome assistant professor Caroline Bailey as the new Family and Community Development agent for Pleasants County.
WVU Extension Small Farm Conference empowers local farmers through education and connection
The West Virginia University Extension Small Farm Center’s annual West Virginia Small Farm Conference supports the Mountain State’s 23,000 small farm families by providing reliable education and valuable networking opportunities. This year, the conference will be hosted on Feb. 26 – 28, at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center in Charleston, West Virginia.
West Virginia Food is Medicine Coalition convenes key players in nutrition to reenvision healthy food access in the Mountain State
The West Virginia Food is Medicine Coalition brings together representatives from all sectors of the food and nutrition space to refine and uplift the vision of healthy food access in West Virginia. The collaborative effort involves several West Virginia University entities, including WVU Extension, the WVU Institute for Community and Rural Health and the Nourish WV Initiative.