WVU Braxton County Extension

10/01/2026

A new 4-H year has just begun! Returning members and new members are encouraged to enroll now!
• 4-H is for youth ages 9-21 (born October 1, 2005 through June 30, 2018)
• Youth ages 6-8 (born July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2021 can begin learning about 4-H membership while participating in activities led by older 4-H members or adult volunteers.
• More information about 4-H is available here: https://link.ext.wvu.edu/Join-4-H

4-H members can learn about topics that interest them through 4-H projects. A 4-H project is a combination of hands-on activities, record keeping, leadership and communication. Project opportunities include:
• STEM and technology: robotics, coding, and computer science
• Civic engagement: leadership, community service and public speaking
• Agriculture & animals: livestock, plant science and veterinary care
• Creative & expressive arts: photography, cooking, and sewing
• Outdoor adventures: shooting sports, forestry, hiking

Braxton County 4-H has lots of fun ways to participate: community 4-H clubs, a 4-H shooting sports special interest club, 4-H camps, and competitive events!

Enrollment is now open at https://4h.zsuite.org/ Choose your 4-H club (upcoming meetings below), decide on your 4-H projects, and join us! Step-by-step instructions to enroll in 4-H are available here: https://link.ext.wvu.edu/How-to-Enroll

Questions? Contact the WVU-Braxton County Extension Office at 304-765-2809, talk to a 4-H member or volunteer, or email [email protected]

We hope you’ll join us!

09/18/2026

Yesterday was one of those really good days that reminded us of what can happen when community partners work together. Thanks to the partnership between WVU Braxton County Extension, Braxton County 4-H Junior Leaders, and Sutton Farmers Market, along with generous funding from People's Bank Foundation, we were able to provide West Virginia grown and harvested Golden Delicious apples to students at Little Birch Elementary and Burnsville Elementary. We put a little twist on our 4-H at the Farmer's Market program, and took the market to the schools. We loved seeing the smiling faces, hearing about plans for apple pies, and listening to students talk about sharing their apples with their families!

09/14/2026

This was a great educational experience for local farmers interested in improving their grazing management! Thanks to the Elk Conservation District for their support of this program!

08/30/2026

If you’re interested in learning about best practices for preserving foods, please contact the Braxton County Family Support Center at (304)364-7121 to register for this class.

Thank you for all of your support! This class is now full, and we have started a waitlist.

08/21/2026

WVU Extension and the WVU Davis College of Agriculture and Natural Resources work with communities across West Virginia through research, education, and outreach. To ensure our programs address the state’s most important needs, we invite you to complete this statewide survey.
Your feedback will help:
*Identify priorities for WVU Extension and Davis College programs
*Guide future research, education, and outreach efforts
*Ensure resources are focused where they can make the greatest impact
Hear from Dean Atiles on the importance of this assessment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxSkXMBp5tY
Complete the Survery: https://wvu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_agiLXHzxXLxldLU

08/14/2026

Shout out to Dominic Mussano, one of Braxton County's own, on a Best of Show Award for his "This is 4-H" Project, at the State Fair of West Virginia!! HOW HOW, Dominic, awesome work!! 🍀

Best of Show Exhibits! 🏅

Celebrating the 10 Days of the State Fair, we are highlighting the 10 Best of Show 4-H Exhibits! 🎉

Dominic Mussano of Braxton County was awarded the Best of Show Ribbon for his “This Is 4-H” project, featuring a hand-drawn woodburning art display that showcases each West Virginia 4-H tribe icon, along with a 4-H clover and the outline of the state in the background. 🧸🌛🦅🐢

HOW HOW, Dominic, great job!

08/04/2026

Looking for ways to reduce production costs, improve pasture productivity and graze livestock longer? The Central WV Grazing School is scheduled for September 11-12 at Elk Conservation District on Airport Road in Sutton. Attending the Grazing School will improve your knowledge and skills related to grazing with both classroom and hands-on opportunities. During the Grazing School, you'll learn more about temporary fencing and providing water to grazing livestock, forage budgeting, developing a grazing plan, understanding the cost of hay production, soil testing and fertility, stocking rates, nutrient management and more! Space is limited. The two-day school is $25 and includes lunch and take-home materials and supplies to enhance your grazing management. For more information, please contact Debbie Friend, WVU-Braxton County Extension Agent at 304-765-2809 or email [email protected]

Register now at: https://form.ext.wvu.edu/-HNf Space is limited so don't wait to register!

08/03/2026

The second of three 4-H at the Farmer's Market days is coming up this Saturday, August 8! If you haven't already registered your school-age children for the program, be sure to register by August 6 for this week's vouchers. Each registered child will receive at least $10 to spend at the Sutton Farmers Market on Saturday! More produce is becoming available every week as we get further into the growing season. If you haven't already registered, go here to register: https://form.ext.wvu.edu/4HatSFM

🌱 Join 4-H at the Farmer’s Market! 🌱
Give your child a fun, hands-on way to explore healthy foods and support local farmers at the Sutton Farmer’s Market! This exciting program is open to Braxton County youth who are school-age for the 2026–27 school year—4-H membership is not required.
✅ Limited to the first 80 eligible children who register
💵 Each participant receives $10 in coupons per day of this program (Sutton Farmer's Market is open every Saturday from 8:00 a.m. until noon!)
🗓️ 4-H at the Farmer's Market dates: July 18, August 8, August 29 (that’s $30 total for each eligible child!)
🥕 Coupons can be used on fresh, unprocessed, locally produced foods like fruits, vegetables, meats, eggs, and honey
🛍️ Plus, kids will receive reusable shopping bags, recipes, and fun resources to support healthy living and learning!
📅 Families will be contacted the week of July 13 with full program details, including everything you need to know for July 18.
⚠️ Spots are limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis—so don’t wait!
👉 Register here: https://form.ext.wvu.edu/4HatSFM
4-H at the Farmer's Market is generously funded by the Peoples Bank Foundation, and supported by the Sutton Farmer's Market, WVU-Braxton County Extension Office and WVU Extension Family Nutrition Program's High Obesity Program (HOP).
We can’t wait to see your family at the market—come learn, shop, and enjoy fresh local foods together! 🌟

07/07/2026

Be sure to sign up your school-age children for this FREE program! Registrations must be completed by July 15 to receive coupons for the first 4-H Day at the Farmer's Market which is scheduled for July 18.

🌱 Join 4-H at the Farmer’s Market! 🌱
Give your child a fun, hands-on way to explore healthy foods and support local farmers at the Sutton Farmer’s Market! This exciting program is open to Braxton County youth who are school-age for the 2026–27 school year—4-H membership is not required.
✅ Limited to the first 80 eligible children who register
💵 Each participant receives $10 in coupons per day of this program (Sutton Farmer's Market is open every Saturday from 8:00 a.m. until noon!)
🗓️ 4-H at the Farmer's Market dates: July 18, August 8, August 29 (that’s $30 total for each eligible child!)
🥕 Coupons can be used on fresh, unprocessed, locally produced foods like fruits, vegetables, meats, eggs, and honey
🛍️ Plus, kids will receive reusable shopping bags, recipes, and fun resources to support healthy living and learning!
📅 Families will be contacted the week of July 13 with full program details, including everything you need to know for July 18.
⚠️ Spots are limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis—so don’t wait!
👉 Register here: https://form.ext.wvu.edu/4HatSFM
4-H at the Farmer's Market is generously funded by the Peoples Bank Foundation, and supported by the Sutton Farmer's Market, WVU-Braxton County Extension Office and WVU Extension Family Nutrition Program's High Obesity Program (HOP).
We can’t wait to see your family at the market—come learn, shop, and enjoy fresh local foods together! 🌟

06/28/2026

🌱 Join 4-H at the Farmer’s Market! 🌱
Give your child a fun, hands-on way to explore healthy foods and support local farmers at the Sutton Farmer’s Market! This exciting program is open to Braxton County youth who are school-age for the 2026–27 school year—4-H membership is not required.
✅ Limited to the first 80 eligible children who register
💵 Each participant receives $10 in coupons per day of this program (Sutton Farmer's Market is open every Saturday from 8:00 a.m. until noon!)
🗓️ 4-H at the Farmer's Market dates: July 18, August 8, August 29 (that’s $30 total for each eligible child!)
🥕 Coupons can be used on fresh, unprocessed, locally produced foods like fruits, vegetables, meats, eggs, and honey
🛍️ Plus, kids will receive reusable shopping bags, recipes, and fun resources to support healthy living and learning!
📅 Families will be contacted the week of July 13 with full program details, including everything you need to know for July 18.
⚠️ Spots are limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis—so don’t wait!
👉 Register here: https://form.ext.wvu.edu/4HatSFM
4-H at the Farmer's Market is generously funded by the Peoples Bank Foundation, and supported by the Sutton Farmer's Market, WVU-Braxton County Extension Office and WVU Extension Family Nutrition Program's High Obesity Program (HOP).
We can’t wait to see your family at the market—come learn, shop, and enjoy fresh local foods together! 🌟