Events

West Virginia University-Extension Service- Doddridge County

State Fair Beef Market Exhibitors

   Please let us know if you wish to exhibit a Market Steer or Market Heifer at this year’s State Fair. The ownership deadline is March 1. Please let us know ASAP as we must get your paperwork turned in by March 16th. If you know you are showing, let us know so we can make arrangements. Contact Jeremy Moore at (304) 873-1801.

Spring Gardening Lunch & Learn Webinar Series

   Want to learn more about getting your garden ready for the growing season? You’re invited to join us for a spring gardening lunch & learn webinar series! From February 18 through April 9, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from a variety of WVU Extension specialists and agents every Thursday from noon to 1 p.m. They’ll cover topics like seed starting, pruning and garden maintenance, insects and more! 

Learn more and register to participate at https://bit.ly/3am5MWV 

SFWV Scholarship

   The 2021 State Fair of West Virginia scholarship applications are now available. To apply, visit https://www.gvfoundation.org/scholarships. Applications are due March 15, 2021. 

   To learn more about the SFWV scholarship or become a scholarship donor, visit https://statefairofwv.com/scholarship-awards/ .

Pause in Programming

   WVU Extension Service continues to monitor the spread of COVID 19 throughout the state. Last fall/early winter, they announced they would halt in-person events until January 19. After discussion, review of state data and information from state health officials, state leaders, and WVU leadership, they are going to extend this pause of face-to-face programming until March 1, 2021. They will continue to re-evaluate face-to-face programming and make decisions, as appropriate.This includes all 4-H, CEOS, and any Doddridge County Extension related programming.