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In the News . . .

• How many ways can you prepare deer? Ask WVU Extension agents who are trained to teach Venison 101. See the WCHS-TV report.
  
  
• "Farmers markets working in tandem with local growers hold the key to boosting West Virginia's agriculture industry, but one hurdle needs to be crossed--foraging deer." That's what WVU Extension agriculture experts are telling state legislators. Read more in the Register-Herald.
  
  
• "The firefighters fought controlled fires in the landing gear, engine and interior cabin of the (WVU Extension) plane. . . ." Read more in the Parkersburg News and Sentinel.
  
  
• "Five northern West Virginia counties have a colorful plan to encourage interest in science and engineering: They're starting the state's first (4-H) Lego League Competition." Read more.
  
  
• People from all 50 states and Canada are planning to come to Charleston in 2011 for the International Master Gardener Conference. More than 1,500 people will come to West Virginia to "Color It Green in a Wild & Wonderful Way." Read the Charleston Gazette article.
  
  
• WVU Extension agent Craig Yohn and his team received a grant to examine whether precision agriculture can improve financial and environmental results for farmers in the Eastern Panhandle. Read the Charleston Daily Mail article.
  
  
• West Virginia is home to hundreds of brownfield sites--including coal mines, railyards, and even gas stations. Safety Health Extension teaches brownfield cleanup workers how to protect themselves. Listen to this West Virginia Public Radio report.
  
  
• Learn more about today's 4-H program as you read about WVU Extension's new 4-H agent in Preston County. Read more.
  
  

Consider This . . .

The WVU Extension Service has an office in each of West Virginia's 55 counties. Check this site often for employment opportunities available throughout the state.

• Administrative Positions
• Classified Positions
• County Staff Positions
• Faculty Positions
• Faculty Equivalent/Academic Professional Positions
• Graduate Assistantships
• Student Positions