Upshur County Extension Office

06/24/2026

🌾 Know a youth who loves agriculture? This is a great opportunity! Youth ages 9–17 can apply to be an Honorary Commissioner of Agriculture for a Day at the State Fair of West Virginia. Check out the details below and apply by July 10! 🚜

If your kid is crazy about ...sign them up to become an Honorary Commissioner of Agriculture for a Day at the State Fair of West Virginia! The program is open to kids 9-17. Have them write why they'd like to be Commissioner and send to [email protected]. The deadline is July 10.

06/20/2026

Happy West Virginia Day to our beloved home in the mountains. 🏔️

06/18/2026

Attention West Virginia forage and livestock producers! WVU Extension's Grazing for Appalachian Sustainability (GRASS) Project wants to support YOUR operation!

Project Opportunities:
- Financial incentives for implementing climate-smart practices like prescribed grazing, silvopasture, and pasture & hay planting.
- Pasture Management Plan support to set your operation up for long-term success.
- Education through Grazing Schools.
- Mentorship from producers already doing this work, including on-farm field days.

Whether you're already using conservation practices or just getting started, there's a place for you in this program.

Learn more at extension.wvu.edu/GRASS or reach out directly to Kate Fotos at [email protected]

Don't leave this opportunity on the table - your pastures (and your bottom line) will thank you!

06/18/2026

New World Screwworm is a serious threat to livestock, making early detection and prevention critical.

Prevention is our first line of defense! A strong biosecurity plan and an effective fly control program can help protect your animals and reduce the risk of infestation. Stay vigilant, inspect livestock regularly, and report any suspicious cases to your veterinarian or animal health officials.

06/16/2026

🐄🐖🐑 Want some cool swag to help represent the Upshur County Youth Livestock Association? 🐓🐐

Now is your chance to grab UCYLA apparel and show your support for our youth livestock program!

🛒 Orders must be placed by June 26.

Whether you’re an exhibitor, parent, supporter, buyer, or livestock enthusiast, these items are a great way to support and promote the UCYLA program.

Don’t wait—get your order in before the deadline!

06/12/2026

Tick Awareness Reminder

Whether you’re working on the farm, caring for livestock projects, hiking, camping, fishing, gardening, or simply enjoying the outdoors, remember to check yourself, your children, and your pets for ticks after spending time outside.

Some ticks can be very small and easy to miss, but they can carry diseases that affect both people and animals.

A quick tick check can help keep everyone healthy and safe this summer. Enjoy the outdoors, stay active, and stay tick aware!

For more information:
• Tick Safety Tips for Youth with Livestock:
https://extension.wvu.edu/lawn-gardening-pests/pests/tick/tick-safety-tips-for-youth-with-livestock

• Best Practice Tick Management for Working on the Farm:
https://extension.wvu.edu/lawn-gardening-pests/pests/tick/best-practice-tick-management-for-working-on-the-farm

06/07/2026

06/03/2026

Come out and support local! 🌱

🌽 The Buckhannon-Upshur Farmers Market is back! 🌽

Join us for Opening Day this Friday, June 5, at Jawbone Park from 3:00 PM–8:00 PM (or until vendors sell out).

Shop fresh local produce, baked goods, honey, plants, handmade goods, and more while supporting local farmers, growers, and artisans.

Interested in becoming a vendor? The 2026 market season runs June 5 through October 30. Membership is just $25 for the entire season. Contact the WVU Upshur County Extension Office at 304-473-4208 for more information.

Shop Local. Support Local. Grow Local.

05/31/2026

No matter how you pronounce it, peonies make a stunning addition to any landscape! These hardy perennials feature large, vibrant blooms in a variety of colors, shapes, and sizes, with a lovely fragrance to match. While they can take a few years to establish, a healthy peony plant can thrive for more than 100 years!

Read more about this beautiful flower in your Garden Calendar or here https://tr.ee/b0ZdWp 🌱

05/26/2026

Signups are open 8:00 to 4:00 weekdays until May 29th. ⭐🌱
Locked drop box available on weekends & holidays.
Make sure you bring all required documents!
List here: https://www.wvca.us/district/tvcd.cfm