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After months of fierce competition between counties, the West Virginia University Extension Family Nutrition Program will crown the winner of its inaugural Grow This Throwdown on Thursday, November 14, during a virtual awards ceremony. 

This winter, West Virginia University Jackson’s Mill invites the community to get into the holiday spirit by participating in Breakfast with Santa and the annual holiday cookie order. 

To kick off National 4-H Week (Oct. 7-12), West Virginia University Extension 4-H agents hosted a career readiness event for the Mountaineer Outings for Teen Homeschoolers for homeschooled teenagers from Barbour, Lewis, Upshur and Randolph counties. This year’s theme for the week is “Beyond Ready,” which emphasizes how 4-H equips youth with essential skills needed for their future. 

On Saturday, Oct. 19 and Sunday, Oct. 20 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Harvest Time at the Mill returns and is open to the public. WVU Jackson’s Mill invites people of all ages to participate in blacksmithing, heritage-themed youth activities, gristmill demonstrations in the historic Blaker Mill and more.  

The West Virginia University Extension 4-H program offers a space for youths in the state to connect with themselves, build relationships and create lifelong experiences. 4-H clubs give them the opportunity to learn new skills, foster community and explore interests year-round.  

West Virginia University Extension Safety and Health has been a leader in providing professional continuing education courses to help students advance in the safety and health industry. WVU Extension Safety and Health serves as the lead organization in the National Resource Center, an OSHA Training Institute Education Center, one of 27 in the United States. 

West Virginia University Jackson’s Mill offers engaging school field trip opportunities emphasizing science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM), outdoor education and history education through hands-on learning.  

West Virginia University Extension’s Energy Express program has been awarded a $50,000 Sparking Early Literacy Growth grant, a statewide initiative to enhance literacy instruction for elementary-aged children. The grant was made possible by the West Virginia Public Education Collaborative and the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation.  

The West Virginia University Extension Fire Service is bringing crucial training to first responders in the region with the Hybrid Electric Vehicle Training Educator (HEVTE). The HEVTE is a heavily modified hybrid vehicle used to demonstrate proper safety protocol for first responders in emergencies.