Berkeley County WV 4-H

07/23/2026

🚨 AH&QA 2026 is Now Open! 🚨
If you're planning to exhibit livestock through West Virginia 4-H this year, now is the time to complete your Animal Husbandry & Quality Assurance (AH&QA) training!

The Maryland and West Virginia AH&QA Program is an online training designed to help 4-H and FFA members learn safe, ethical, and responsible animal care, grooming, and exhibition practices.

📅 Program age divisions are based on your age as of January 1, 2026.

✅ You must complete AH&QA training if:

• This is your first year with a WV 4-H livestock project (regardless of age).
• You were 11 years old as of January 1, 2026.
• You were 14 years old as of January 1, 2026.
• You are 11 or older and have added or changed to a new livestock species since your last AH&QA certification.

🐄 Training is required for members enrolled in:
Beef, Dairy, Goats, Horse & Pony, Llamas, Poultry, Rabbits, Sheep, and Swine.

📚 Program Levels
• Junior (Ages 8–10): One general training module.
• Intermediate & Senior (Ages 11–21): Complete a general module plus a species-specific module for each animal project you plan to exhibit.

⏰ Deadline to complete training: July 31, 2026

🔑 Returning participants should use their previously assigned passcode. If you've forgotten it, simply click "Forgot Your Passcode" on the AH&QA homepage to retrieve it.

Don't wait until the last minute. Complete your AH&QA training early so you're ready for county and state fair season! 🐖🐑🐐🐄

All youth participating in livestock projects [1] are required to complete Animal Husbandry & Quality Assurance training according to the following:

07/20/2026

🏆 Berkeley County 4-H State Fair Exhibit Selection 🏆

We are excited to showcase the outstanding work of our Berkeley County 4-H members at the West Virginia State Fair this year!

If your indoor project is selected to represent Berkeley County, it will be identified with a purple sticker that reads "Selected for State Fair Exhibit" on Sunday during the Berkeley County Youth Fair.

📌 If your project receives one of these stickers, you must confirm with Mikie Withrow or WVU Extension Intern Evelyn McPherson that you are allowing your project to be exhibited at the West Virginia State Fair. This can be done in person at the fair, or my emailing Mikie at [email protected]

⏰ Confirmation must be received by Monday at 10:00 p.m.

If we do not receive your confirmation by the deadline, your project may not be able to advance to the State Fair.

Congratulations to all of our exhibitors on your hard work, and thank you for helping us showcase the incredible talents of Berkeley County 4-H members across the state! 💚🍀

07/18/2026

As another school year gets ready to begin, let's help make sure every student starts off with the supplies they need to succeed!
The Berkeley County Extension School Supply Drive is officially underway and will run through August 10.

We're collecting new school supplies to help support local students and families as they head back to the classroom. Every notebook, backpack, pack of pencils, or box of crayons can make a real difference. For even easier donating, check out the Amazon link!

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3QWUCRRAW7AMR?ref_=wl_share

Donations can be dropped off at the Berkeley County Extension Office through August 10.

Thank you for helping us invest in the future of our community, one student at a time. Together, we can help make this school year a great one!

07/16/2026

Are you a Former or Current Tri County Camper?
We need your help!

We are creating a database with all past Chiefs, Sagamores, and H-Award winners since the first year of camp.

If you have ever attended any Tri-County 4-H camps and remember who they were for your tribe, or any other tribe for any of your camping years, please scan the QR code below or follow this link to access the survey. https://wvu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_00Rry1WetXQYPj0?Q_CHL=qr

07/03/2026

🌡️🐄🐖🐐🐑 Heat can take a toll on your 4-H project animals!

As temperatures rise, remember to:
💧 Keep fresh, cool water available at all times.
🌅 Exercise only in the early morning or late evening.
🌳 Provide plenty of shade and airflow.
🚨 Watch for signs of heat stress, including excessive panting, drooling, lethargy, loss of appetite, or staggering.

A little extra care now can make all the difference in keeping your livestock healthy and show-ready. Stay safe, stay cool, and take care of your projects! 🍀

07/02/2026

In honor of Independence Day, we will be closing at Noon today, July 2. We will re-open at 7:30 AM on Monday July 8.
Have a safe and happy holiday!

06/26/2026

Please remember to drop off scored and signed Self-Determined project books at the Extension office no later than July 15.

06/25/2026

Cat Show and Small Pet Show Requirements were emailed to all registered exhibitors last Friday. You can also find them in the "Shared Files" section of your ZSuite profile. Please remember to drop off your posters by the July 17th deadline!

06/12/2026

BCYF Exhibit Registration Deadline is Monday!
Register ALL your projects: https://www.berkeleycountyyouthfair.org/registration/
If you have questions or issues with the process, please email the BCYF Secretary: [email protected]

05/22/2026

🎓 Attention BCYF 2026 Seniors! 🎓

Graduating this month? This is for YOU 👇
The Berkeley County Youth Fair Exhibitor Scholarship application is still open and is an incredible opportunity to be recognized and rewarded for your hard work and dedication as a BCYF exhibitor.

Don’t miss your chance to apply and take the next step toward your future!

🔗 Check out all the details + apply here:
https://berkeleycountyyouthfair.org/abo.../bcyf-scholarship/