Ohio County WVU Extension

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About

The WVU Extension Service works in all 55 West Virginia counties to bring research-based knowledge and outreach to our communities. WVU Extension faculty and staff offer expertise in a broad range of areas, including family and community development; 4-H and youth development; and agriculture and natural resources. The Extension Service empowers our residents by giving them tools and resources they can use to change their lives and the lives of those in their communities.

Programs

Ohio County 4-H Youth Development

4-H serves as one of the largest youth development programs in the United States. Studies show that 4-H members do better in school, are more motivated to help others, feel safe to try new things, achieve a sense of self-esteem and develop lasting friendships. As a result of participating in projects and service, 4-H youth learn leadership, citizenship and life skills.

In Ohio County 4-H offers community clubs, specialty clubs, cloverbud clubs, county camps, club outings, Achievement Banquet and must more!

Membership is open to any youth of at least 9 years of age and who is not older than 21 within the current 4-H year, which runs from October 1- September 30. The Cloverbud program is open to children ages 5-7.

Ohio County Agriculture & Natural Resources

Lawn, Gardening & Pests - For a lawn that feels and looks like home or a bountiful harvest, WVU Extension has lawn, gardening and pest information you can use! With resources for master gardener training, houseplant care, insect pest management, lawn care and plant disease, WVU Extension is here to help.

Agriculture - WVU Extension offers science-based agriculture information you can put into practice using prectical economic strategies and investing in local growers. Make sure to follow the link to our website below for a wealth of knowledge on farm management, beekeeping, drought resources, horticulture, livestock, and many more

Natural Resources - WVU Extension has natural resources infromation from trusted experts to keep Wild and Wonderful West Virginia just that! Whether you're interested in forestry, land reclamation or West Virginia's wildlife, WVU Extension provides valuable information.

Podcast - Extension Calling: advice for the farm, garden and home

Please explore our expansive Agriculture & Natural Resources page for more inforamtion.

Ohio County Family & Community Development

Visit WVU Extension's youth and families section for parenting tips, relationship education and information about family programs. If you're looking for recipes, nutrition advice, heart health, fitness tips and more check out our food and health page. WVU Extension's Family Nutrition Program shows people better ways to maximize value while cooking healthy meals.

In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the Extension Service is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, and reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs).