From pick-your-own patches and interactive farm tours to corn mazes and unique lodging experiences, West Virginia University Extension helps agritourism to preserve and promote West Virginia’s diverse and historic culture.
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4-H, senate page and college days: Braxton County student starts her path as a Mountaineer
With an active interest in learning more about government, Jamie Yoder used the skills she learned in 4-H to land a position working on Capitol Hill and studying at West Virginia University.
West Virginia Small Farm Conference to help local farmers grow food and communities
Food has a way of bridging divides and bringing people together. And, today, there’s a growing desire among communities, restaurants and schools to use high quality, locally sourced ingredients.
Students encouraged to find purpose as volunteers through summer reading program
Each summer, hundreds of volunteers provide life-changing experiences for West Virginia youths. Through the WVU Extension Service Energy Express summer reading program, AmeriCorps members, volunteers and others are helping to enhance reading and comprehension skills for students throughout the state.
Grant provides opportunity for 4-H pollinator project to create more buzz
Tiny insects make worldly impacts.
Students, families invited WVU Day at the Legislature
Students, families, 4-H’ers and alumni are invited to learn more about the exciting programs and engage in hands-on activities during the 2020 WVU Day at the Legislature. The free event, hosted by WVU and WVU Extension Service, is open to the public and will take place at the Capitol in Charleston on Jan. 21, 2020, from 9 a.m. to noon.
WVU Extension Service welcomes new agent to Hampshire County
A passion for agriculture and a desire to serve the community are two qualities commonly found in a West Virginia University Extension agriculture and natural resources agent.
WVU Extension Service Agriculture and Natural Resources faculty receive national recognition
Two faculty members from West Virginia University Extension's Agriculture and Natural Resources unit were nationally recognized for their dedication and commitment to meeting the needs of West Virginia residents at the National Association of County Agricultural Agents Annual Meeting and Professional Improvement Conference.
WVU Extension Service assists Martinsburg VA in effort to help veterans kick caffeinated, sugary drinks
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — The United States military runs on caffeine. Whether on base or on the battlefield, the men and women serving our country often rely on coffee, soda and energy drinks to keep them on their toes.
WVU Extension’s Family and Community Development faculty nationally recognized
Two faculty members from West Virginia University Extension Service’s Family and Community Development unit were nationally recognized for their dedication and commitment to meeting the needs of West Virginia individuals, families and communities at the National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Annual Session.