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Megan Midcap, West Virginia University Extension youth development agent in Lewis County, recently received the Ethel and Gerry Heebink Award for Distinguished State Service, which recognizes faculty or staff who have provided distinguished service to West Virginia over a period of time.  

Research shows that money is one of our 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.

West Virginia University Extension’s West Virginia  4-H youth development program invites youths from across the state to New Horizons Camp, a pilot camping program that will focus on outdoor recreation, history and STEM.  

West Virginia University Extension’s 4-H youth development program invites youths from across the state to Ultimate Outdoor Weekend, a weekend camp full of opportunities to explore the outdoors and learn wilderness skills.  

West Virginia University Extension will offer three sections of virtual Dining with Diabetes education courses, with the first beginning in April. Dining with Diabetes is a free program that is open to individuals with diabetes or pre-diabetes, their family members and their caregivers.

Women in Construction Week, March 5 to 11, has been celebrating women who work in the construction industry since 1998. This year’s theme is “Many Paths, One Mission,” which is meant to acknowledge the different paths women take to achieve their goals.

Our local farms are vital to West Virginia’s food system, but despite the growing demand for locally sourced foods, our small farm community still faces plenty of challenges.

It's really flying! The WVU Day at the Legislature features a host of activities for youths and families, including science, outdoor education, literacy and other educational opportunities. In this picture youngster tries her hand at making a flying machine to float through the wind tunnel.

As prospective students make decisions and start to plan for college, many will begin to seek scholarships and financial aid opportunities. West Virginia University Extension’s 4-H Youth Development program provides many scholarship opportunities for 4-H’ers who want to further their education.