WV Mobile Agriculture Education Science Lab

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The West Virginia Farm Bureau is undertaking a major recovery effort after catastrophic flooding severely damaged the home office in Buckhannon. Nearly three feet of water entered the building, destroying computers, furniture, vehicles, and essential equipment. In addition, two vehicles were totaled and several pieces of office equipment were lost.

Also housed in the building were the WV Cattlemen's Association and the West Virginia Beef Council. Unfortunately, the State Fair steak wagon, which was owned by these 2 organizations, was damaged and will not be available for the state fair.

As the building was not located in a flood zone, the organization had no flood insurance. Last night, the Board approved emergency cleanup and securing temporary office space while delaying any reconstruction decision until full estimates are available.

Cleanup is underway, including carpet removal, drywall cuts, and sanitization. Our staff have new laptops, and office calls are being routed through mobile devices. The one good bit of news is that all of our data and membership records were successfully recovered. We expect to be working out of temporary office space for the next 4–6 months.

We will continue providing updates as recovery work progresses. The challenges before us are real, but so is our legacy of resilience. A century of survival has taught us one truth above all others: “We Pull The Most When We Pull Together.” That is how we’ve survived every storm—and that is how we will overcome this one.

Steve Butler,

WV Farm Bureau Administrator

A huge **THANK YOU** to everyone who shared my post about our open Mobile Agriculture Education Science Lab teaching positions!

Because of your support, I'm excited to share that **both positions have been filled** with some amazing teachers who will soon be traveling across West Virginia, inspiring elementary students with hands-on agriculture and science lessons.

Your willingness to share the opportunity helped us connect with some outstanding educators, and I truly appreciate each and every one of you. Here's to another fantastic year of bringing agriculture to classrooms across the Mountain State! 🌾🚜🍎💙

**Thank you for helping make a difference!**

Send a message to learn more

🍎 **Are you a retired certified teacher who still loves to teach—but without all the extra paperwork and meetings?**

Have you ever dreamed of traveling across West Virginia while inspiring students through hands-on learning?

The **West Virginia Farm Bureau Foundation Mobile Agriculture Education Science Lab** is looking for **two new Mobile Lab Teachers** to join our team!

As a Mobile Lab Teacher, you'll travel to elementary schools across the state, teaching exciting, hands-on agriculture and science lessons to students in grades Pre-K through 5. If you have a passion for education and enjoy making learning fun, we'd love to hear from you!

📞 Contact Program Coordinator **Michelle Bailey** today to learn what teaching in the Mobile Agriculture Education Science Lab is all about.

Take a look at these Mobile Lab Teachers doing what they love—teaching, traveling, and making a difference in the lives of West Virginia students! 🌾🚌🍎

[email protected]
304-472-2080 ext. 6

📣Last Call 📣
To register for the free, virtual conference, "Illuminating Agriculture" on Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CST

Join Keynote Speaker, Author Lindsay Metcalf and then sessions will then break out into an Elementary and Secondary track.

Reserve your free spot today at http://bit.ly/4p629ua

While many people are enjoying their summer break and not thinking about work, now is the perfect time to consider a rewarding opportunity!

The West Virginia Farm Bureau Foundation Mobile Agriculture Education Science Lab is currently seeking **two Mobile Lab Teachers** to join our team.

Teacher training will be held during the **first week of August**, so now is the time to learn more and apply.

If you are a retired teacher, or know someone who enjoys working with elementary students and has a passion for agriculture and hands-on learning, we'd love to hear from you!

For more information or to ask questions, contact:

**Michelle Bailey**
Program Coordinator
📧 [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])
📞 304-472-2080, ext. 6

Reach out today—we'd love to talk with you about this exciting opportunity!