West Virginia University Extension Service and West Virginia State University Extension Service have received nearly $250,000 to enhance vaccine education and immunization outreach to West Virginians.
This summer, kids in Calhoun County will have a chance to “shop” for local produce at select stores throughout the community — for free. The new Kids Market @ The Store is open to any child ages 4 to 17 in Calhoun County, thanks to a partnership between the West Virginia University Extension Service Family Nutrition Program, the Sisters Health Foundation and local farmers.
West Virginia Senators Shelley Moore Capito and Joe Manchin recently announced that West Virginia University Extension Service’s Energy Express program has been awarded more than $1.2 million to support literacy programs for West Virginia youths beginning in summer 2022. The award will continue through 2024 ($1.2 million each year for three years).
Beginning Oct. 12, a six-part, online Annie’s Project short course will begin, offering female farmers and agribusiness owners to learn more about holistic business planning and risk management in a virtual, flexible format.
FARMacy, an initiative by WVU Extension Service Family Nutrition Program that aims to help people living with diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol and other chronic conditions by providing them with healthy, fresh foods is changing lives with assistance from the Walmart Foundation and helping more West Virginians than ever before.
WVU Extension Service’s Energy Express, a six-week summer reading program hosted by Joel Brown, will be broadcast across West Virginia beginning June 29. The 30-minute episodes will air Monday through Friday at 9:30 a.m. and feature engaging activities in literacy, STEM, art, cooking, nature, nutrition and more.
As many West Virginia families continue to practice social distancing, identifying innovative and unique activities can be exhausting. WVU Extension Service has the solution: gather up those household items, toys and tools, and be a part of the Rube Goldberg “Bar of Soap Video Challenge.”
With extra time on their hands, many West Virginians are looking for ways to keep busy. And, West Virginia University Extension Service and the West Virginia Department of Agriculture believe they have the perfect solution – family gardening.
A dynamic national leader in engagement, collaboration and outreach with significant experience in the land-grant system has been selected as the next leader of the statewide West Virginia University Extension Service.
With the help of West Virginia University Extension Service and nearly 500 chickens, more than 30 Wyoming County families now have a nutritious food source and a renewed feeling of hope and independence.