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WVSAN awarded grant to improve after school programming across the state

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The West Virginia Statewide Afterschool Network, a program facilitated by West Virginia University Extension, was recently awarded a $75,000 grant from the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation to launch new quality initiatives to support out-of-school program providers, including an online professional development platform to encourage continuous quality improvement and interaction with statewide afterschool standards.

WVU Extension’s free seed sign-ups end Jan. 31 as the Grow This Throwdown takes off

A graphic for the 2025 Grow This Throwdown reading "the Countdown has begun" with three seed packets. The packets are for chives, lettuce and pickling cucumbers. It also says "Survey closing Jan. 31."

The countdown to the Throwdown has begun. Friday, January 31 is the deadline to sign up for free seeds from the Grow This: West Virginia Garden Challenge . After that, the competition side of the popular program takes off.

WVU’s Impact Challenge generates student business pitches to address regional economic struggles

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West Virginia University’s Impact Challenge pairs middle and high school students from across West Virginia with current WVU students to research and develop innovative, profitable fashion- or health-focused business models aimed at tackling one of Appalachia’s challenges.

A revamped Grow This launches 2025 season

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The Grow This: West Virginia Gardening Challenge, a project of the West Virginia University Extension Family Nutrition Program, is preparing to boldly go where no other seed giveaway has gone before.

“I feel like Santa Claus” — WVU Extension helps to distribute thousands of apples

Apples waiting to be distributed in Clay County. AINE SLABAUGH / WVU EXTENSION

Forget sugar plums. Apples are dancing through the heads of West Virginia University Extension staff this holiday season.

Demonstrating the results of hard work and determination, WVU employee will cross Commencement stage to become a graduate

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WVU Extension to offer free virtual Hour of Code event

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The West Virginia University Extension 4-H program is offering youths across the state to participate in the virtual Hour of Code events on Dec. 9-12.

Statewide WVU Extension gardening competition to end with $22,500 in grant awards

A woman dressed as a secret agent holds a large check worth $10,000 that says "Grand Prize Winner."

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.

Experience the holidays with Jackson’s Mill

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.

WVU Extension 4-H celebrates National 4-H Week with career readiness initiatives to inspire tomorrow’s leaders

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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.

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