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MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – No one appreciates skilled, talented workers more than Mark Bowe. When the WVU alumnus and host of Barnwood Builders learned about a new WVU degree program available to apprentices, he seized the opportunity to work with them on a project at WVU Jackson’s Mill. Barnwood Builders follows Bowe and a group of fun-loving West Virginians who salvage antique log cabins and barns. The show celebrates the hard work and craftsmanship that built our nation. So it was a natural fit.

Research shows that money is one of people’s biggest stressors. However, according to West Virginia University Extension’s Financial Literacy Education Team, if you learn how to manage your money and make confident financial decisions, you’re more likely to feel secure and satisfied in life.

WVU Extension Service’s Community Educational Outreach Service volunteers are part of the fabric of West Virginia communities. Each year they provide thousands of volunteer service hours, as well coordinates educational opportunities to improve lives throughout the state. The group is extending its service by offering free educational courses to the public as part of its “Patchwork of Proud People” spring conference. The conference, which will be held virtually, runs April 19-23.  

Youth voices offer unique perspectives, innovative ideas and valuable insights. As West Virginia continues to move through the pandemic, teens want to know more about issues surrounding the public health crisis – now and in the future. A panel of experts will give young people the “tea” (teen slang for “the scoop”) on a host of topics surrounding the pandemic during a special panel discussion on April 12, 2021, at 4 p.m.

West Virginia communities are built on collaboration, innovative ideas and hard work. The past year has challenged our small towns and cities, and now, more than ever, the power of partnerships will be critical to ensuring future success.

Diabetes is one of the leading chronic illnesses in West Virginia. According to the West Virginia Department of Health & Human Resources, 1 in 8 West Virginians have been diagnosed with diabetes.

As the nation’s first female state 4-H leader, a position she held at WVU Extension Service until her retirement in 1978, it was Fizer who broke glass ceilings and paved the way for future generations of women to take on leadership roles around the country.

Even through a global pandemic, our local farms and food systems have proven to be vital across West Virginia. However, there were still plenty of struggles among our small farm community over the last year.

Mark Swiger, a passionate advocate for education, has joined WVU Extension Service as director of Energy Express.

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