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Time to check those gauge pressure canners! Contact your local Extension Office to have your dial gauge checked for accuracy.

Office Information

WVU Extension Service
Doddridge County Office
503-A W Main Street
St. Patrick Center
West Union, WV 26456

Phone 304-873-1801
FAX 304-873-1898
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 to 4:00
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WVU Serving all 55 of West Virginia’s Counties

WVU Extension Service provides programs in 4-H Youth Development, Families and Health, Agriculture and Natural Resources, Community, Economic and Workforce Development with support from West Virginia University faculty and staff. WVU also maintains a historic special-mission campus at WVU Jackson’s Mill Center for Lifelong Learning and State 4-H Camp, near Weston, West Virginia.


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Upcoming Events and Programs

Youth Farm Safety, July 14 and July 28

American Red Cross Blood Drive, July 25

Food Preservation Class, August 2

Doddridge County Fair August 23-27

Special Food Handlers Class

The County Health Department will present a special class for any individual needing a food handler card, Monday, July 18 at the Extension Office, registration beginning at 5:45 pm with the TB Tine Test. The cost is $5 and cards are good for 3 years. TB Tine test needs to be read 48 –72 hours later. Participants may have their test read Wednesday, July 20, 6 –6:30 pm at the Extension Office or Thursday at the Health Department during 8 am—4 pm. For more information, contact the office.