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WVU Extension Service and Wyoming County food pantry provide nutrition and inspiration through poultry project

Group of chickens inside a fenced enclosure.

Wyoming County is nestled between the steep mountains of southern West Virginia with equally steep economic struggles.

West Virginia Governor’s Safety Conference to highlight safety and health of the state’s workforce

Recognizing the importance of the safety and health of West Virginia’s workforce, West Virginia University Extension Service Safety and Health Extension and Fire Service Extension have partnered with the Governor of West Virginia to bring you the West Virginia Governor’s Safety Conference.

Summers begins new journey as WVU Extension Service 4-H agent in Cabell County

A familiar face has moved into a new a role as the 4-H youth development agent in Cabell County.

WVU Extension Service and farmers work together to grow state’s agritourism industry

Group of youth and adult visitors gather around tour guide during an agritourism experience at Family Roots Farm.

From pick-your-own patches and interactive farm tours to corn mazes and unique lodging experiences, West Virginia University Extension Service helps agritourism to preserve and promote West Virginia’s diverse and historic culture.

4-H, senate page and college days: Braxton County student starts her path as a Mountaineer

4-H'er Jamie Yoder sits in front of a tree with a Mountaineer flag.

With an active interest in learning more about government, Jamie Yoder used the skills she learned in 4-H to land a position working on Capitol Hill and studying at West Virginia University.

West Virginia Small Farm Conference to help local farmers grow food and communities

Photo of a table-top high tunnel diorama with model plants inside

Food has a way of bridging divides and bringing people together. And, today, there’s a growing desire among communities, restaurants and schools to use high quality, locally sourced ingredients.

Students encouraged to find purpose as volunteers through summer reading program

An elementary student participates in a reading game at Energy Express

Each summer, hundreds of volunteers provide life-changing experiences for West Virginia youths. Through the WVU Extension Service Energy Express summer reading program, AmeriCorps members, volunteers and others are helping to enhance reading and comprehension skills for students throughout the state.

Grant provides opportunity for 4-H pollinator project to create more buzz

Tiny insects make worldly impacts.

Students, families invited WVU Day at the Legislature

A group of 4-H'ers and volunteers pose for a photo at the 2019 WVU Day at the Legislature.

Students, families, 4-H’ers and alumni are invited to learn more about the exciting programs and engage in hands-on activities during the 2020 WVU Day at the Legislature. The free event, hosted by WVU and WVU Extension Service, is open to the public and will take place at the Capitol in Charleston on Jan. 21, 2020, from 9 a.m. to noon.

WVU Extension Service welcomes new agent to Hampshire County

A passion for agriculture and a desire to serve the community are two qualities commonly found in a West Virginia University Extension Service agriculture and natural resources agent.