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Dr. Lewis Jett, WVU Extension, teaches veterans and community members about harvesting their crops grown in a high tunnel located at Mylan Park in Morgantown, West Virginia. (Photo: WVU Extension)

West Virginia University Extension’s My Hometown is Cool competition ran its second course this summer, choosing one winner to get an opportunity to make improvements in their hometown.

The West Virginia Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star has designated $15,298.62 to create the Order of the Eastern Star WV Youth in Ag Fund.

4-H is an oasis for thousands of youths across West Virginia. This youth development program gives young people an opportunity to build relationships, skills and experiences that last a lifetime. To recognize the importance of 4-H, West Virginia University Extension joins in a celebration of National 4-H Week October 2-8.

Students from Jackson Middle School participate in a "dress for success" activity as part of WVU Extension's "Seeing Yourself in the Future" career readiness pilot program in Wood County. (Photo by WVU Extension)

Many people work in environments where appropriate occupational safety practices are essential. West Virginia University Extension’s Safety and Health Extension helps these workers get the training and education they need to be successful in their careers.

Nottingham’s Store in Duck, West Virginia, is one of those old-timey general stores that sells a little bit of everything — cold pop, canned goods, fishing tackle, even pipe fittings. But this century-old store recently added something brand new to its inventory — locally grown fruits and vegetables, courtesy of the Kids Market @ The Store.

Like many others across West Virginia, students in Raleigh County have headed back to school. And with the help of  $15,000 in financial support from Enel Green Power, youths who participated in West Virginia University Extension’s Energy Express program were more than prepared to return to the classroom.