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In order to ease the transition from school to the real world, West Virginia University Extension Service experts are offering guidance.
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Spring is the ideal time to perform upkeep tasks outdoors. Removing fallen or trimming overgrown trees are essential parts of property maintenance. WVU Extension Service experts suggest tips to keep you and your property safe -- and your trees healthy.
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Donate now to support cyclists riding to send kids to 4-H camp
April 25th, 2013Training is underway for a 250-mile bike ride across West Virginia to raise scholarship money to help send youths to 4-H camp programs. The 25 riders participating in "Outspoken for 4-H" hope to raise $20,000 by the event kickoff on June 13. -
Teens can now register for the 2013 West Virginia State Conservation Camp which combines outdoor recreation activities with environmental and conservation education.
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WVU Extension offers tree planting tips for Earth Day
April 19th, 2013The benefits of planting a tree extend beyond the basics of shade and wildlife shelter. This Earth Day, which is April 22, consider the following tips from WVU Extension's Larry Campbell when deciding when and where to plant a tree. -
A day of giving, learning and football will unite 130 youths from across the state for WVU Extension Service's 4-H Goes to College day on Saturday, April 20 in Morgantown. The annual WVU Gold-Blue spring football game provides organizers with an opportunity to showcase higher education to 4-H'ers.
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WVU Extension educators honored for service to state
April 15th, 2013Elaine Bowen and Chad Proudfoot have been named the recipients of the Ethel and Gerry Heebink Award for Distinguished State Service. Bowen is honored for her extended service and Proudfoot for his beginning service. -
WVU Extension: Wear purple on April 15 to support military families
April 11th, 2013West Virginians are encouraged to wear purple on Monday, April 15, in support of military children and their family members who serve. The event, known as "Purple Up!" helps raise awareness for the state's 8,000 military families, according to Laura Davis, WVU Extension Service's Operation Military Kids representative. -
A new fact sheet for home buyers and builders is available at local WVU Extension Service offices, or by visiting ext.wvu.edu. It outlines the nine critical components of soil and site factors and explains the limitations to each.
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Leadership, citizenship and finding a passion for community service are among the key themes bringing 90 4-H youth together for the first-ever WVU Extension 4-H Civic Engagement Forum, taking place Thursday through Saturday in Charleston.
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WVU & WVU Extension to host the WVU's Day at the Legislature
March 20th, 2013Visitors to West Virginia's State Capitol on Friday will witness hundreds of the state's 4-H'ers as they begin a new chapter in their lives. For many who attend WVU and WVU Extension's education-filled Day at the Legislature in Charleston, it's the first time to see their legislature in action. -
Don't drink the water: WVU Extension offers food and beverage safety tips for spring breakers
March 20th, 2013Falling into habits from home while traveling abroad can put vacationers at risk for diseases and infections, warn WVU Extension experts. -
The WVU Collegiate 4-H Club was recently named national club of the year at the 2013 National Collegiate 4-H Conference in Columbia, Mo.
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Educational program on natural gas and private water supplies offered by WVU Extension Service
March 11th, 2013Learn more about private water supplies and the regulations that accompany natural gas well drilling at a one-day educational program from the WVU Extension Service on Monday, March 18 at the Mollohan Center, located at the Wetzel County 4-H Camp grounds. -
Buy local, dine local at WVU Small Farm Conference
February 21st, 2013Local foodies have two opportunities to purchase farm-fresh goods at the WVU Extension Service Small Farm Conference which begins Feb. 28 in Morgantown. -
WVU's seeds of history: You can plant the West Virginia 63 – 'the people's tomato'
February 15th, 2013A limited supply of seeds for the West Virginia 63, a blight-resistant tomato developed at West Virginia University, will be available for home gardeners beginning March 4. -
WVU Extension Service educational program to focus on natural gas pipelines
February 7th, 2013WVU Extension Service will continue its series of educational programs with community discussions on issues related to natural gas pipelines used to transport gas from well sites to facilities and consumers. The educational programs are in Kingwood Feb. 13 and Beverly Feb. 19. -
Annual WV Small Farm Conference features new venue; more topics, events
February 4th, 2013Agricultural enthusiasts looking to improve their understanding of agriculture and connect with fellow farmers are invited to register for the ninth annual West Virginia Small Farm Conference, Feb. 28 to March 2, at Waterfront Place Hotel and Conference Center in Morgantown. -
Crop farming a 'viable option' to enhance the state's economic future, according to new study
January 22nd, 2013The WVU Extension Service, its Small Farm Center and the Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design were involved in a new study that shows that West Virginia has the potential to expand and profit from farming. -
AmeriCorps seeks 500 individuals to help children through summer reading and nutrition program Energy Express
January 14th, 2013Applications are now being accepted for summer positions in a unique statewide program administered by the WVU Extension Service and AmeriCorps that helps 3,000 West Virginia children maintain and improve their reading skills.
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