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.
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Pollinator Conservation in Practice workshop set for November 18 at Jackson’s Mill
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.
WVU Extension honors employee award of excellence recipients
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.
On the front lines of recruitment challenges, WVU Extension Fire Service trains firefighters
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.
WVU Extension Safety and Health launches Learner Pathways through Mountaineer Micro Academy
WVU Extension 4-H youth are “Beyond Ready” for their future
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.
WVU Extension announces Mountain State Innovators Summit finalists
West Virginia 4-H'ers make surprising discovery in West Fork River
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.
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.