WVU Morgan County Extension Service

08/12/2026

Interested in helping educate the future of WV? Would you be interested in aiding us in our mission to better the reading ability of those that need it most? Sign up for Energy Express training in this post!

Save the Date!

08/11/2026

When a tomato splits, it is still very much edible. Check out this post to see why they split!

Fun Farm Fact: Ever wonder why split? When a tomato plant experiences a dry spell followed by heavy rain or deep watering, the fruit absorbs water rapidly. The inner flesh swells faster than the relatively thin and inelastic skin, causing it to crack or split open. Some tomato varieties, particularly heirlooms, like Brandywine, Cherokee Purple, and Beefsteak, have thinner skins and are more prone to splitting.🍅

08/11/2026

Today is the last day we will be accepting Expo Exhibit entry forms, so be sure to submit what you want to be in the Expo! Submit them to [email protected]. Check our prior posts for the forms, or call our office at 304-258-8400!

Send a message to learn more

08/10/2026

Thanks for saving a life!

Despite how it may look, this Chelydra serpentina was not smiling.

This guy was trying to cross Wi******er Grade Road. I had a big stick with which I tried to urge him to move to the side of the road. Thank you to the guy who lives at the corner of Wi******er Grade and Waugh who used a shovel to return the snapper to the Sheetz Creek trib to Warm Springs Run. And thank you to all the motorists who carefully drove around this guy.

08/07/2026

If you would like to submit an expo exhibit, we will be accepting them until Tuesday, August 11th. Here is the paperwork.

Vendors are welcome to continuing registering until Friday at 3pm.

For further questions, reach out! 304-258-8400 or at [email protected]

08/07/2026

Join our experts on August 19 to learn all about medicinal plants! From 6-8 p.m. at the Mylan Park High Tunnel in Morgantown, participants will learn the basics of growing and processing a variety of medicinal plants for both home and commercial production. Stay tuned for more info on additional classes throughout the year! 🌱

08/06/2026

Its not too late to sign up for the EXPO!!!! Vendors and exhibitors are still welcome to sign up.

Please reach out to our office at 304-258-8400, or over email at [email protected] for more info.

08/05/2026

The deadline for submitting Expo Exhibits is fast approaching. Contact the office at 304-258-8400 or at [email protected] for more info!

08/05/2026

Calling for Volunteers!!! The Paw Paw Festival Committee is seeking volunteers for the September 12th event. Volunteers will get the exclusive 2026 festival tee-shirt.

Scan the QR code to sign up! - For more information please reach out to 304-947-7641, or at the website www.pawpawfestivalwv.com

This is not an extension event, just a local celebration that needs a little bit of traction.

08/05/2026

Interested in Paw Paw fruit? Wanna connect with your neighbors and community over this miraculous self-cloning fruit tree? Come on down to Paw Paw on September 12th for the annual Paw Paw Festival in Paw Paw WV, from10AM - 5PM.

There will be live music, fruit tastings, friends and community!