Becoming An Outdoors-Woman
The WV Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) program encourages women to participate in outdoor activities. We host two weekend workshops a year designed for hands-on training in an atmosphere where women can have fun learning new skills. The BOW program is looking for women who are at least 18 years old and are interested in improving on an existing skill, learning a new skill, and/or are looking for the camaraderie of like-minded individuals. Each person is able to participate in four half-day courses along with special activities each night. Classes include: hiking, biking, camping, shooting, fishing, and outdoor cooking.
Future workshop dates are:
# April 17-19, 2009 - Spring BOW Workshop - Pipestem State Park (registration form)
# September 11-13, 2009 - Fall BOW Workshop - Watoga State Park
Friday, January 30, 2009
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Extension Service - SJ Jubilee reach agreement
Stonewall Jackson Heritage Arts and Crafts Jubilee leaders are breathing a little easier following a meeting with the West Virginia University Extension Service regarding the future of the Labor Day festival.
The festival's existence was being questioned by its own board of directors because of a debt of more than $18,000 owed to WVU Jackson's Mill. The debt was incurred through the lodging and feeding of the musicians and some demonstrators. WVU Extension Service leaders have agreed to allow the Jubilee to pay off the money over time.
The WVU Extension Service could also become a sponsor of the event, but its staff wants to have more of a say in the happenings of the festival. A meeting of the Jubilee board is set for 6 p.m. today at Jackson's Mill to discuss those terms.
"I feel positive something can be worked out," said Jubilee President Debby Walker. "We need to know a little bit more about the terms we are striking with WVU and what are the requirements."
Lewis County Commissioners Pat Boyle and Agnes Queen also attended last week's meeting in Morgantown over concerns what the disappearance of the Jubilee would mean to the local economy. The festival generates hotel/motel tax funds that are distributed not only to other tourist attractions, but also to local parks and the public library.
"They were very open to the plight of the Jubilee," Boyle said. "The Extension Service wants it to be successful. They don't want to see it fail, and that shows they are willing to work with us."
Rest of the story from the Inter-Mountain
The festival's existence was being questioned by its own board of directors because of a debt of more than $18,000 owed to WVU Jackson's Mill. The debt was incurred through the lodging and feeding of the musicians and some demonstrators. WVU Extension Service leaders have agreed to allow the Jubilee to pay off the money over time.
The WVU Extension Service could also become a sponsor of the event, but its staff wants to have more of a say in the happenings of the festival. A meeting of the Jubilee board is set for 6 p.m. today at Jackson's Mill to discuss those terms.
"I feel positive something can be worked out," said Jubilee President Debby Walker. "We need to know a little bit more about the terms we are striking with WVU and what are the requirements."
Lewis County Commissioners Pat Boyle and Agnes Queen also attended last week's meeting in Morgantown over concerns what the disappearance of the Jubilee would mean to the local economy. The festival generates hotel/motel tax funds that are distributed not only to other tourist attractions, but also to local parks and the public library.
"They were very open to the plight of the Jubilee," Boyle said. "The Extension Service wants it to be successful. They don't want to see it fail, and that shows they are willing to work with us."
Rest of the story from the Inter-Mountain
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Hey, kids! Grow your own fruit
West Virginia author Anna Egan Smucker's newest book is featured in the Stark Bros. nursery catalog as part of a grow-your-own fruit tree kit for children.
Smucker's book "Golden Delicious: A Cinderella Apple Story" (illustrated by Kathleen Kemly) tells the true story of how the Golden Delicious apple was discovered growing on a Clay County hillside by Anderson Mullens more than 100 years ago.
Mullens sent a box of apples to Stark Bros. nursery in Missouri. One of the Stark brothers traveled to Clay County to see the tree, buy it from Mullens and send grafts back to his nursery. All Golden Delicious apple trees are descended from that tree.
Click the title for the rest of the story from the Charleston Gazette
Smucker's book "Golden Delicious: A Cinderella Apple Story" (illustrated by Kathleen Kemly) tells the true story of how the Golden Delicious apple was discovered growing on a Clay County hillside by Anderson Mullens more than 100 years ago.
Mullens sent a box of apples to Stark Bros. nursery in Missouri. One of the Stark brothers traveled to Clay County to see the tree, buy it from Mullens and send grafts back to his nursery. All Golden Delicious apple trees are descended from that tree.
Click the title for the rest of the story from the Charleston Gazette
Saturday, January 24, 2009
State Flower Bouquet
Click on the Title. Wait till you see the end when all the state flowers come together in a bouquet.
2009 Master Gardener Classes WVU-Harrison County
The WVU-Harrison County Extension Office will be conducting a Master Gardener volunteer training program starting February 17, 2009. This exciting program offers individuals the opportunity to receive in-depth instruction in horticulture and to participate in gardening related community service.
Participants attend 30 hours of training and receive a complete gardening reference manual. In return they volunteer 30 hours of horticulture service to their community.
WHEN: February 17 THROUGH April 28, 2009 . Ten weeks of consecutive Tuesday evenings from 6:00 P.M. to 9:00P.M. & one Saturday morning.
WHERE: Harrison County 4-H Center on Route 19 South
COST: $80 Fee which covers an extensive gardening manual & class materials.
REGISTRATION: February 3, 2009
CONTACT: Information and Registration forms are available at the Harrison County Extension Office located on the 6th Floor of the Court House. Telephone the Extention Office at 624-8650 or EMAIL at lgcampbell@mail.wvu.edu
Participants attend 30 hours of training and receive a complete gardening reference manual. In return they volunteer 30 hours of horticulture service to their community.
WHEN: February 17 THROUGH April 28, 2009 . Ten weeks of consecutive Tuesday evenings from 6:00 P.M. to 9:00P.M. & one Saturday morning.
WHERE: Harrison County 4-H Center on Route 19 South
COST: $80 Fee which covers an extensive gardening manual & class materials.
REGISTRATION: February 3, 2009
CONTACT: Information and Registration forms are available at the Harrison County Extension Office located on the 6th Floor of the Court House. Telephone the Extention Office at 624-8650 or EMAIL at lgcampbell@mail.wvu.edu
W.Va. Farmers Aim at Growing Muslim Market
There's a growing demand in West Virginia for sheep and goats from Muslim residents tired of traveling hundreds of miles for meats prepared in accordance with their faith's dietary requirements.
At the same time, West Virginia's farmers are eager for new customers. Story Here
At the same time, West Virginia's farmers are eager for new customers. Story Here
WVU Extension Service garden calendars available
Note: This article is from the Point Pleasant Register. The same calendar is available from the Harrison County Extension office located on the 6th floor of the County Court House. The Harrison County Extension Agent is Larry Campbell and can be reached at 624-8650
POINT PLEASANT — Growing a healthy garden can make a healthier gardener, according to West Virginia University Extension Service experts.
The 2009 WVU Extension Service Garden Calendar highlights 12 months of healthy habits and gardening tips.
According to WVU Extension Agent Rodney Wallbrown, the garden calendar is the WVU Extension Service’s most-requested publication.
“This is one of the most popular publications that the WVU Extension Service puts out,” Wallbrown said. “People start calling and stopping by the office well in advance of Jan. 1 asking about it. They already want it and are really anxious.”
The garden calendar is available at the Mason County WVU Extension office in the courthouse annex. The monthly calendar and gardening guide offers information helpful to beginning and avid gardeners. According to Wallbrown, the calendar provides day-to-day planting and harvesting reminders, and notes range from tips on when to plan a garden layout to when to mulch roses.
“(The garden calendar) is popular because of the information in it — not only the article for each month on the selected topic, but it also lists what month and what day should be (used) for planting certain crops,” Wallbrown said. “People like the advice.”
In January, readers are reminded to avoid using salt where runoff might injure plants and are encouraged to create garden plans documenting when and where the garden will be planted. In February, reminders include tips about ordering fruit trees and seeding vegetables indoors. The important notes continue through December.
In addition, the calendar features a short article on a novel or problematic topic each month. An extra bonus is the Extension Experts page, which gives leads on finding inexpensive mulch, tips about feeding trees and other gardening insights.
Wallbrown described gardening as becoming increasingly popular in the county.
“Gardening is popular and getting more so with the economy and prices of food and contaminated foods. A lot more people are growing their own produce,” he said, adding that some residents grow their own produce and sell it at the Farmers’ Market to bring in extra money.
The garden calendar is free and lists the phone number of each county office of the WVU Extension Service. For more information, call 304-675-0888.
POINT PLEASANT — Growing a healthy garden can make a healthier gardener, according to West Virginia University Extension Service experts.
The 2009 WVU Extension Service Garden Calendar highlights 12 months of healthy habits and gardening tips.
According to WVU Extension Agent Rodney Wallbrown, the garden calendar is the WVU Extension Service’s most-requested publication.
“This is one of the most popular publications that the WVU Extension Service puts out,” Wallbrown said. “People start calling and stopping by the office well in advance of Jan. 1 asking about it. They already want it and are really anxious.”
The garden calendar is available at the Mason County WVU Extension office in the courthouse annex. The monthly calendar and gardening guide offers information helpful to beginning and avid gardeners. According to Wallbrown, the calendar provides day-to-day planting and harvesting reminders, and notes range from tips on when to plan a garden layout to when to mulch roses.
“(The garden calendar) is popular because of the information in it — not only the article for each month on the selected topic, but it also lists what month and what day should be (used) for planting certain crops,” Wallbrown said. “People like the advice.”
In January, readers are reminded to avoid using salt where runoff might injure plants and are encouraged to create garden plans documenting when and where the garden will be planted. In February, reminders include tips about ordering fruit trees and seeding vegetables indoors. The important notes continue through December.
In addition, the calendar features a short article on a novel or problematic topic each month. An extra bonus is the Extension Experts page, which gives leads on finding inexpensive mulch, tips about feeding trees and other gardening insights.
Wallbrown described gardening as becoming increasingly popular in the county.
“Gardening is popular and getting more so with the economy and prices of food and contaminated foods. A lot more people are growing their own produce,” he said, adding that some residents grow their own produce and sell it at the Farmers’ Market to bring in extra money.
The garden calendar is free and lists the phone number of each county office of the WVU Extension Service. For more information, call 304-675-0888.
Friday, January 23, 2009
Jubilee hoping to reach compromise with WVU
Officials with the Stonewall Jackson Heritage Arts and Crafts Jubilee, along with the Lewis County Commission, will meet this morning in Morgantown with the leaders of the West Virginia University Extension office to discuss the future of the Labor Day weekend festival.
The sticking point in the issue is the amount WVU Jackson's Mill charges - $27,000 - the Jubilee for the weekend event. The festival has paid all of its financial obligations, but still owes about $19,000 to Jackson's Mill.
Debby Walker, president of the Jubilee's board of directors, said she hopes some sort of financial compromise can be worked out with the university. She attributed the festival's financial difficulties to a $16,000 drop in revenue from last year's event.
FROM the Inter-Mountain. Read the rest HERE.
Marion County Beekeepers offering course
Marion County Beekeepers Association are offering a short course in beekeeping. This 6 evening course is open to any NEW OR EXPERIENCED beekeeper. The classes will be held at Pleasant Valley Municipal Building in Kingmont (Exit 133 off I-79 - 3/10 mile past the Chevron station- bldg is on the right) from 7:00 to 9:00 on the first 3 Tuesdays and Thursdays in February (February 3rd, 5th, 10th, 12th, 17th and 19th). A field day will also be held in early April for hands-on experience. We will hold a special Saturday workshop for equipment assembly. Please tell anyone interested in bees about these classes. Cost is $30 per family or $18 if already a 2009 MCBA/WVBA member. Cost includes a textbook, printed material and membership dues in MCBA and WVBA. Call Nancy Postlethwait at 366-9938 or Tom Kees at 363-4782 for further information.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Veggie Garden for the White House and the Obamas
"This is a real opportunity for the president to lead by example," Mr. Simon says. He points out that past administrations have had gardens and grown vegetables, including those of John Adams and Thomas Jefferson. And First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, like millions of other Americans, had a Victory Garden during World War II. ...
Roger Doiron, too, envisions a presidential vegetable garden. The founding director of Kitchen Gardeners International, an advocacy group in Scarborough, Maine, that is part of the eating-local movement, runs a campaign called Eat the View to promote a White House garden.
Mr. Doiron has gathered more than 10,000 signatures on a petition supporting the idea. His cause ranks first in votes among more than 5,000 ideas for President Obama that people have submitted to On Day One, a project of a group called Better World Fund that promotes good ties between the U.S. and the United Nations.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
New Extension Agent for Putnam County
New extension agent named for Putnam County (The Putnam Standard ...
13 meeting that a new West Virginia University Extension Service Agent, Chuck Talbott, has been named to replace retired Extension Agent and Extension Associate Professor, Wayne Bennett. Read the rest of the story. ...
Worm.com - http://www.worm.com/
13 meeting that a new West Virginia University Extension Service Agent, Chuck Talbott, has been named to replace retired Extension Agent and Extension Associate Professor, Wayne Bennett. Read the rest of the story. ...
Worm.com - http://www.worm.com/
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