WVU Extension News

Educational Dinner Meeting

Dr. Dave McGill and Dr. Sheldon Owen will present a program titled Woods and Wildlife at an educational dinner Tuesday, March 14, at 6 p.m. in the Marlinton Municipal Building.

This program will provide woodland owners a better understanding of woodland ownership, forest ecology and the sound application of forest and wildlife management practices.  In addition, this program will direct woodland owners to available resources and assistance programs for woodland and wildlife management.

Attendance at this meeting will also be worth three (3) pesticide applicator recertification credits for categories 11, 12 and PA. Additionally, there will be 1.5 credits available through the Society of American Foresters and 1.5 CEUs available through the International Society of Arboriculture.

Please RSVP to the Pocahontas County Extension Office, 304-799-4852, by Friday, March 10.  There will be a $3 charge for dinner.
 
Pocahontas Beekeepers Meeting – Thursday, March 16, 7 p.m. at the Community Wellness Center.
 
4-H and FFA Ham, Bacon, and Egg Sale – Saturday, March 18, 7 p.m. at Mitchell Chevrolet in Marlinton.

Bull Breeding Soundness Exams

Frankford Veterinary Hospital will offer Bull Breeding Soundness Examinations Saturday, March 18, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Pocahontas Producers Stockyards. Please RSVP by March 17 by calling 304-497-3409.  
 
Pocahontas Producers Sales

Regular Sale – Saturday, March 18 – 2 p.m.
Regular Sale – Saturday, April 1 – 2 p.m.
Special Calf Sale – Friday, April 7 – 7:30 p.m.