Tucker County Points of Pride

• The W.Va. Master Gardener program is part of a national program that provides horticultural training to local citizens for the purpose of developing a cadre of trained volunteers who can conduct horticulture related service projects in their communities. The Randolph/Tucker Master Gardener program was begun in 2000 as a cooperative effort of the Tucker and Randolph County Extension Offices. Twenty-five residents participated in the training with 22 completing the program.
  
  
• The WVU/Tucker County Extension Office addressed the high incidence of diabetes in the county by conducting the "Dining with Diabetes" Cooking school. Forty-two diabetics and caregivers received six hours of instruction which included basic diabetes education, hands-on demonstration in meal preparation, and a food tasting session. Ten Tucker County BOE food service workers were trained as part of the program.
  
  
• Providing a unique educational experience in a residential camp setting is the goal of the local 4-H camping program. 4-H Mini Camp and the annual all age camp evidenced 99 youth and 25 adult participants.
  
  
• Tucker County Master Gardeners received a $1,097.00 grant to purchase and plant trees in Mill Race Park. They also completely renovated the flowerbeds, which had been neglected for several years.
  
  
• A cooperative effort of the WVU/Tucker and Randolph County Extension Offices and the area Farm Service Agency sponsored a livestock production dinner meeting, which evidenced 130 participants. The program promoted animal nutrition and genetics and will continue with additional programs in 2001.
  
  
• WVU Extension continues to support the local community through agent Campbell's service as a member of the Tucker County Solid Waste Authority, Planning Commission, and Fair Association.

WVU Tucker County Extension Office
Courthouse
215 First Street
Parsons, WV 26287-1251
(304) 478-2949
FAX (304) 478-4464

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