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WVU Extension agents describe in-school programs, camp and farm show benefits funded by local levy
Summary
WVU Extension agents told the Gilmer County Board about school enrichment, after‑school 4‑H programming, health and STEM lessons in classrooms, summer camp attendance and a successful county farm show that together reach dozens of local children and rely in part on levy support.
WVU Extension agents presented an overview of youth programming their office delivers in Gilmer County, saying the levy helps fund school enrichment and community 4‑H activities.
Jamie, an extension agent who said she handles youth‑development programming, told the board the county’s after‑school 4‑H program enrolled “just over 40 kids” last year and highlighted in‑class activities ranging from preschool lava‑lamp STEM lessons to second‑grade plant‑science exercises and a chick‑embryology unit in spring. Daisy, her colleague, joined the presentation and the…
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