WVU Marshall County Extension

06/05/2026

Livestock Member: The Quality Assurance site is now open and operational again. Remember your deadline in Marshall County is July 15th. Please take time to update yours now!

https://ahqa.umd.edu/

06/05/2026

We have received several inquiries about Poison Hemlock.

Please see the WVU Extension article related to management of this:

Poison hemlock ( Conium maculatum L.) is historically considered to be one of the most toxic plants. The famous Greek philosopher Socrates is even said to have died of hemlock poisoning. It is a biennial w**d that is prevalent in pastures, hayfields, damp waste areas, ditches and streambanks, and ri...

06/05/2026

Livestock Quality Assurance is OPEN!

The deadline for Marshall County is July 15th!

Members may access the AH&QA program at https://ahqa.umd.edu/
All birthdays are as of January 1, 2026

You must complete the online AH&QA training if:
*This is your first year with a livestock project in WV (regardless of
your age) OR
*You were 11 as of January 1, 2026; OR
*You were 14 as of January 1, 2026; OR
*You are 11 or older as of Jan 1st and added a new (or changed to
a different) livestock species to show and/or sell.
Full directions can be found in ZSuites under shared files
If any 4-H members have questions, please contact [email protected]

06/04/2026

📞 Please Call Ahead Before Stopping By the Marshall County Extension Office!

As we move into our busy summer season, our staff will frequently be out conducting programs, 4-H Camp, and Fair throughout the months of June and July.

To ensure someone is available to assist you, please call ahead before visiting the office.
📞 304-843-1170

📧 [email protected]

If we're away from the office, email is often the quickest way to reach us.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we serve youth and families throughout Marshall County this summer--we hope to see you at one or more of our events!

06/03/2026

All livestock must be registered for the State Fair of WV, if you plan to exhibit in August!

06/02/2026

New Event!
This year we will hold a Summer Day Camp on August 4-5 from 8:30 am-noon for youth ages 5-8!

We are excited to offer two days of fun learning about Science, making crafts, playing games, and making new friends!

Members can register in Zsuites under events or non-members can register utilizing this link: External Registration Link (must be logged out of ZSuite):
https://4h.zsuite.org/external-event-registration/49923

Space is limited, so please register early!🍀

06/01/2026

We are so excited to welcome Chloe Yocum as the new ANR Program Assistant!

Chloe is a May 2026 Summa Cum Laude graduate of West Virginia University with a BS in Agricultural And Extension Education and a Minor in Agribusiness Managment.

She completed her student teaching at Northern Garrett High School and has interned during the past two summers at the Marshall County Extension Office.

Please join us in extending your well wishes to Chloe and we look forward to you seeing her at events this summer!

05/29/2026

We are so proud of our ANR Program Assistant, Ainsley Gray—she will be starting school at Mississippi State this month to pursue her dream of becoming a Veterinarian!

We have enjoyed every minute working with her and will miss her terribly, but we are excited for her new adventure!

Today we celebrate Ainsley! Take just a moment to wish her well!

05/29/2026

🍀Mark you Calendar!
Fair will be here soon--all 4-H project exhibits are due at the 4-H Building on the Fairgrounds on Saturday, July 18th between 9am-noon!

05/28/2026

A great local opportunity for our livestock
Exhibitors!!!