WVU Extension Wirt County

10/14/2026

Is anyone else LOVING these free monthly classes at the FRN? I just caught a whiff of those salivating culinary salts getting prepped and ready for tomorrow's class. Shooooooooo Weeeee! 1:00pm can't come soon enough!
If you're free, why not swing by? I bet you'll learn a thing or two and you get to go home with some salts for yourself, too!
Don't forget to call the girls at the FRN to let them know to count you in. Thankfully, they're super accommodating for late RSVP-er's like myself, so even if you're able to give them a ring before noon tomorrow 10/15, they'll be happy to have ya! 😁

10/08/2026

At 12:29 our WINNER walked through the door, arms held high and shouting "I LOVE 4-H!" Check out the photo of our winner in the comments below. 👇
The main prizes have been claimed and the contest is now over. HOWEVER, whether you come to see me at the office before 3:00 or you see me out and about (TODAY AND TODAY ONLY), ANNNND say those ✨MAGIC WORDS✨, I'll have a little somethin' somethin' for ya! So catch me if you can, Wirt County. It can't be too hard, to be honest....I'm in my 4-H Green attire and only move fast if I hear an Ice Cream Truck so I'm an easy target.
🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀

An impromptu Power Restoration & National 4-H Week Celebration GIVEAWAY!!

The current time is 12:09 pm. CONTEST BEGINS NOW!

Contest concludes at 3:00pm or once prizes have been claimed. 🍀

10/07/2026

Why do we love 4-H? 🍀
For me, the opportunities in 4-H allowed me to blossom and truly discover who I was. It opened doors to state, national, and even international experiences—including my very first trip out of the country!

If you’ve ever thought about joining 4-H, my advice is simple: Just join! There are so many unique projects to explore and endless opportunities waiting for you.

🟢 Now we want to hear from you!
What’s your favorite thing about 4-H? Drop your answers in the comments! 👇💬

— Meadoe Richards, WVU Extension Wirt County Program Coordinator 4-H Youth Development

10/06/2026

Get'cher Weekly Wirt updates for 10/6 right here!
Get the latest scoop on the Historical Wirt Co Tour happening THIS SATURDAY and more.
And Happy National 4-H Week! 🍀

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10/04/2026

💚💚 GO GREEN! 💚💚

Let’s kicks off National 4-H Week! 🎉

Monday’s theme is GO GREEN, so we want to see Wirt County 4-H showing off their green! 💚 Wear it, glow it, paint it, or find any way to show your 4-H spirit!

And just a reminder… 4-H is SO much more than livestock! 🐄

🌱 Agriculture | 🎨 Arts | 🤖 STEM | 🍳 Cooking | 📸 Photography | 🗣️ Public Speaking | 🏕️ Camping | 💰 Financial Literacy | ❤️ Community Service | 👩‍💻 Technology | 🐶 Animals | …and MORE!

With 50+ project areas, there’s a place in 4-H for just about every interest! 🌟

🎉 BONUS: 4-H ENROLLMENT FOR 2026–2027 IS NOW OPEN! 🎉

Whether you’re a returning 4-H family or you’ve never tried 4-H before, now is the perfect time to join! 💚

📲 Ready to join or re-enroll?
👉 https://4h.zsuite.org

LET’S PAINT WIRT COUNTY GREEN! 💚🍀

09/29/2026

9/29/26
Here's what's happening, Wirt...

09/22/2026

Pasture Walk Thursday in Milton!

Learn about Chute-Side Management, Drought Contingency, Bale Grazing, and State and Federal Cost Share Programs!

🌱🐄 DON’T FORGET — PASTURE WALK THIS THURSDAY! 🐄🌱

Join us September 24th at 5:00 PM for the Pasture Walk at Coyner Farm in Milton, WV!

We have a full evening planned, including:

🎤 Guest speakers & educational topics
🎁 Giveaways
🍽️ Food
🚜 Pasture Hayride
🌾 Information on Cost-Share Programs

📍 Farm Address:
4341 Barker Ridge Road
Milton, WV 25541

Getting There: GPS will take you right to the farm, or follow the GCD Field Day signs beginning in Milton.

We hope to see you there!

09/22/2026

I'll blame the flood waters but our office phones are being wacky. We are able to receive incoming calls but at the moment we cannot make outgoing calls. YOU CAN STILL REACH US at 304-275-3101.
Thanks,
Wirt Co Extenstion Office

09/15/2026

Happy Tuesday!

09/08/2026

This September 11, help us turn remembrance into action!

This project is made possible through the collaboration of AmeriCorps 9/11 Day of Service &
Remembrance, West Virginia 4-H, WVU Extension, and our community partners. We are collecting supplies to assemble Emergency Activity Kits for Mid-Ohio Valley first responders. These kits contain comfort items, sensory toys, creative supplies, and reading materials to help keep children calm, supported, and occupied during emergency situations.

How You Can Help:

-Drop Off Supplies: Bring items to your local WVU Extension office (Doddridge,
Gilmer, Jackson, Pleasants, Ritchie, Tyler, Wirt, or Wood counties).
-Shop Online: Support the drive from home through our Amazon Wish List (link
below)!
🗓 Deadline: All donations are due by September 18, 2026.

Items Needed:
-Creative Tools: Crayons, colored pencils, markers, pencils, coloring books, stickers
-Comfort & Sensory Items: Play-Doh, slime, fidget tools/toys, stress balls, tissues
- Activities & Reading: Books, card games

Amazon Wish List Link:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls1HTCP12WFPJOT?ref_=wl_share