WVU Extension Small Farm Center

09/29/2026

Join us in Morgantown for a "Game-free" weekend of hands-on ag education and fellowship with fellow farmers and ag service providers. Free parking at the Ag Sciences Building. Hotel near the new shopping area at the Granville exit! Register today and enjoy a Friday afternoon and Saturday with us!

Looking for an AI crash course for small scale growers? Join us at the 2026 Women in Agriculture Conference on Friday afternoon, October 23rd beginning at 3 PM and Saturday, October 24th from 9 AM to 4 PM on WVU Campus in Morgantown, West Virginia! Conference rates vary from $25-$85, depending on whether you register as an adult or student and if you want to participate in only parts of the conference or the whole conference. But, don’t delay! Early-bird registration rates increase after October 15th and if you need a hotel room, our block booking guarantee ends October 1st. Register at https://www.eventleaf.com/e/WVwomeninag The hotel must be done by October 1st to secure the conference rate of $129/night. Please be cautious when booking the hotel, as there are two Hampton Inn & Suites. The one we are using is located at University Town Centre, 325 Granville Square, Morgantown, West Virginia 26501.

Now back to our dynamic lunch speaker for Saturday, Olivia Torbert-Jennings will be joining us virtually from South Dakota to introduce small-scale growers to practical ways artificial intelligence (AI) can support — not replace — our farmers. Olivia will dive into real-world applications for whole-farm planning, plant and insect identification, estimating cost of production, and more. The session will demonstrate how simple, accessible AI-based tools can save time and provide insights while stressing the limitations of the technology and the ethical qualms with using AI.

09/21/2026

Help us welcomile Maryanna Milleson to Hampshire County as the new agriculture and natural resources agent!

Growing up on a beef cattle farm, Maryanna has been involved in agriculture for as long as she can remember. She was an FFA and 4-H member and even participated in Extension programming as a child!

Learn more about Maryanna here. ➡️tr.ee/wUVZ3F

Join us in welcoming Maryanna Milleson to Hampshire County as the new agriculture and natural resources agent! Growing up on a beef cattle farm, Maryanna has been involved in agriculture for as long as she can remember. She was an FFA and 4-H member and even participated in Extension programming as a child! Learn more about Maryanna here. ➡️tr.ee/wUVZ3F

09/04/2026

Make your voice count!

WVU Extension and the Davis College of Agriculture and Natural Resources work with communities across the state through research, education, and outreach. To ensure our programs address the state’s most important needs, we encourage you to complete this needs assessment survey.

Your feedback will help u identify priorities, guide future programming, and ensure resources are focused where they can make the greatest impact

Participation is voluntary, confidential, and open to West Virginia residents age 18 and older. The survey takes approximately 10-15 minutes to complete.

Sharing your ideas wth us here! ➡️ https://tr.ee/iwENI6 See less

08/25/2026

Welcome to WVU Extension Maryanna Milleson! She is our new Hampshire County Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Agent.

We would like to welcome Maryanna Milleson to the role of WVU Hampshire County Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Agent. Please help us welcome Maryanna to this new role. Congratulations Maryanna!

07/29/2026

The GRASS Application is Open! Apply Now! 🌾🍀🌾🍀

We are excited to announce that the Grazing for Appalachian Sustainability (GRASS) Project is accepting applications! The GRASS project provides beef and sheep farmers with educational and technical assistance, and financial incentives to support the continuation of or transition to sustainable pasture management on working lands and expand existing markets.

You can find more information about the project and a link to the application at extension.wvu.edu/GRASS. The application deadline for this quarter is September 15th!

07/29/2026

The GRASS Application is Open! Apply Now! 🌾🍀🌾🍀

We are excited to announce that the Grazing for Appalachian Sustainability (GRASS) Project is accepting applications! The GRASS project provides beef and sheep farmers with educational and technical assistance, and financial incentives to support the continuation of or transition to sustainable pasture management on working lands and expand existing markets.

You can find more information about the project and a link to the application at extension.wvu.edu/GRASS. The application deadline is September 15th!

07/17/2026

Exciting news! We are hosting this year's, International Year of the Woman Farmer, West Virginia Women in Agriculture Conference on our campus in Morgantown on Friday, October 23-Saturday, October 24. Save the Date. Registration details will be coming out soon!

05/28/2026

Congratulations to our student Hayley Anderton Trotter on her recent graduation!

04/22/2026

WVU Extension is launching a statewide needs assessment to ensure our programs are addressing current critical needs starting with a series of listening sessions to be held across the state to hear from stakeholders.

•May 2, 9 a.m. – WVU J.W. Ruby Research Farm, Reedsville
•May 7, 6:30 p.m. – Jefferson County Extension Office, Kearneysville
•May 11, 7 p.m. – WVU Jackson’s Mill Assembly Hall, Weston
•May 14, 6 p.m. – Wood County Courthouse Annex, Parkersburg
•May 20, 6 p.m. – Eastern Community College, Moorefield
•May 26, 6:30 p.m. – WVU Building, State Fairgrounds, Fairlea

Register for a session here ➡ https://tr.ee/PRXPam

WVU Extension, strives to improve the lives and livelihoods of all West Virginians by delivering relevant, research-backed educational programs throughout the state. To ensure that these programs address critical issues that affect our communities, WVU Extension will launch a statewide needs assessment.
These efforts will begin with a series of listening sessions to be held across the state to hear from stakeholders.

•May 2, 9 a.m. – WVU J.W. Ruby Research Farm, Reedsville
•May 7, 6:30 p.m. – Jefferson County Extension Office, Kearneysville
•May 11, 7 p.m. – WVU Jackson’s Mill Assembly Hall, Weston
•May 14, 6 p.m. – Wood County Courthouse Annex, Parkersburg
•May 20, 6 p.m. – Eastern Community College, Moorefield
•May 26, 6:30 p.m. – WVU Building, State Fairgrounds, Fairlea

Register for a session here ➡ https://tr.ee/PRXPam

In addition to the listening sessions, the statewide needs assessment will include a stakeholder survey that will be available in late spring.

04/20/2026