Submitted by Brandy Brabham
WVU Extension Agent
Spring brings a whole new set of challenges and opportunities for families, businesses and communities. Many solutions are just a few keystrokes away at www.ext.wvu.edu
Brandy Brabham , an agent in the Calhoun and Roane County Offices of the West Virginia University Extension Service, said that WVU helps families and businesses find solutions that save them money, improve their health and strengthen their communities.
WVU Extension organizes and delivers diverse educational programs in each county, Brabham said. But it also maintains a multi-discipline website that provides on-demand answers.
Currently, the how-to features at the top of the opening page are answering questions about common spring and summer concerns. Here's a sample from the series of revolving headline features:
1. Bug Off! The brown marmorated stink bug is back. Learn how to deal with this pest.
2. Flood Warning: Discover disaster prevention and recovery tips.
3. Cooler Safety: Follow these food safety guidelines to create happy outing memories.
4. Safe Bets for Barbecuing: Heed outdoor grilling safety rules.
5. Safety Tips to Prevent Camping Mishaps: Here's how to keep family camping fun.
6. Straw Bale Gardening: Try this solution if you have limited space or limited mobility.
7. Grow Your Own Pizza Garden: Grow ingredients for fresh homemade pizza.
8. Selecting a Site for Your Garden: Before you buy plants, pick the right spot.
9. Hang on to Hanging Baskets: Make that purchase pay off all season.
At the bottom of the page, rows of small photos invite readers to delve deeper into the website to learn more about the new concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO) rule, WVU Jackson's Mill State 4-H Camp facilities and programs, local and regional Marcellus shale educational resources, eXtension Ask an Expert opportunities and other resources.
Brabham encourages people of all ages to explore 4-H, family, finance, food, farm, garden, community development programs and other topics on the WVU-ES web www.ext.wvu.edu
If you want to know about local WVU Extension programs and activities, contact Brabham at the Roane County Office of the West Virginia University Extension Service located in the basement of the Roane County Library in Spencer, or call 304-927-0975.
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