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Like many other events across the country, the West Virginia Governor’s Safety Conference was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic; however, Governor Jim Justice, WVU Extension Safety and Health Extension, and WVU Extension Fire Service Extension would like to recognize those nominated for the West Virginia Governor's Safety Conference Awards.

Nicholas County West Virginia University Extension Service  welcomed Amy Walker as the county’s newest 4-H agent, effective April 6. While Nicholas County is new territory for Amy, she’s certainly not new to WVU Extension Service nor the 4-H program.

For nearly two years, a group of passionate West Virginia University faculty and staff have been actively working to support healthy lifestyles in two southern West Virginia counties through a community-based approach – collaborating with residents and local organizations and providing the support they need to promote healthier living in their communities.

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – WVU Extension Fire Service Extension announced that its Junior Firefighter Camp previously scheduled for June 27-July 2 2020, has been canceled.

All across the Mountain State, residents have shown a renewed interest in home gardening and growing some of their own food. With gardening season upon us but social distancing rules still in place, West Virginia University Extension Service faculty have had to develop creative, new ways to deliver knowledge and expertise to their local communities and beyond.  

Budding gardeners are getting another chance to participate in Grow This: West Virginia Garden Challenge, a popular program by the WVU Extension Service Family Nutrition Program. The program is holding a series of community pick-up events around the state thanks to the help of community partners.

A former teacher and dedicated volunteer has joined the West Virginia University Extension Service team as the 4-H agent in Raleigh County.

A new face joins the West Virginia University Extension Service team as a 4-H youth development agent.

With extra time on their hands, many West Virginians are looking for ways to keep busy. And, West Virginia University Extension Service and the West Virginia Department of Agriculture believe they have the perfect solution – family gardening.