Name:                John Murray

Title:                 Extension Agent and Extension Clinical Instructor

Unit:                   Agriculture & Natural Resources

Location:         Ritchie, Doddridge, and Gilmer Counties

E-mail:            John.Murray@mail.wvu.edu


Phone:
304-643-2164 Ext. 5           Fax: 304-643-2962

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John Murray joined the organization Sept. 12, 2005 as the Extension agent for Ritchie, Doddridge, and Gilmer counties. He is responsible for educating adults and youths about agriculture and natural resources. He will support 4-H youth development programs as well as programs that enhance the economic viability of small farms.

Background:

In 2000, John received a bachelor’s degree in agriculture (animal and veterinary science) from West Virginia University. He served as a graduate research assistant for WVU’s Division of Resource Management, assisting in research on the impact that federally designated wilderness areas have on local economies. John earned his master’s degree in agriculture and economics from WVU in 2003. He has experience as a store manager for a tractor supply company and as a laborer with a contracting company and with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Tygart Lake. He was a member of 4-H and FFA while growing up on a small farm.

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