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2025 Ag Trainings and Microcredentials
2025 AG TRAININGS AND MICROCREDENTIALS

Trainings designed to support agriculture entrepreneurs locally, regionally, and statewide to adopt and drive agricultural innovation in the Mountain State.

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2023 Youth Ag Innovation Showcase and Challenge
2023 YOUTH AG INNOVATION SHOWCASE AND CHALLENGE Highlights

Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College hosted West Virginia educators and high school students on Friday, October 13 for the ninth annual Potomac Highlands Agriculture Technology and Innovation Student Challenge. The showcase gave students the chance to network with specialists in their field. Students could attend educational sessions presented by representatives from various organizations including WVU Extension, Farm Credit Knowledge Center, and other state, local, public, and private ag organizations, and businesses.

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Ag Innovation Impact Report
2022-2023 Ag Innovation Impact Report

Gain insight and knowledge on the affect our Ag Innovation program has had on the community! Also read the success stories to hear it first hand from students.

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2023 Agritourism Brochure
Travel Guide to Local Farm Fresh Products

The agritourism guide includes 106 local food producers across Grant, Pendleton, Tucker, Mineral, Hampshire and Hardy Counties. These agricultural operations offer a variety of experiences ranging from farm stays or bed and breakfast on the farm, to purchasing local foods, navigating corn mazes and seasonal on-farm activities, picking fruit and vegetables, feeding animals, and recreational activities on the farm.

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Meet the 2023 Farm Fellows!
Meet the 2023 Farm Fellows

Meet our 2023 Farm Fellows and Mentors! The 2023 cohort consists of ten fellows who are all working alongside mentors in the Potomac Highlands region for a year-long on-farm apprenticeship that combines classroom training with learn-to-earn opportunities.

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AGEE grant press release
Eastern fuels demand for local food through ag entrepreneurship and CSA programs

The Agriculture Innovation Program at Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College is fueling demand for locally grown foods through expansion of the Potomac Highland Producers community supported monthly food box and experiential learning opportunities for aspiring ag entrepreneurs.

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New Program at Eastern to Support Regional Agribusiness Sustainability
New Program at Eastern to Support Regional Agribusiness Sustainability

A new project at Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College will support agriculturalists in obtaining resources for long-term sustainability of their businesses and reduce stress among owners and employees.

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Medical
Short Term
MEDICAL TRAINING PROGRAMS
ADMINISTRATIVE MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Phlebotomy Technician
CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Welding
75 Hour
WELDING TRAINING PROGRAM
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CDL
CLASS A CDL LICENSE TRAINING
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Workforce & Continuing Education

*Please note: Applicants under 18 years old must have a parental and principal/guidance counselor signature for acceptance.

Community & Self-Paced Education

2025 Trainings and Certifications Schedule

Community Education: Quilting Class Orientation

August 26 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Community Education: Intermediate Quilting Class

October 2 @ 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Community Education: Beginner Quilting Class

October 7 @ 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm

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Contact

Trish Halterman

Ag Workforce Fellowship and Student Training Coordinator

For information about Ag Trainings: aginnovation@easternwv.edu

Phone: (304) 434-8000 ext. 9609

Rachael Hyre

Allied Health Instructor

Email: Rachael.Hyre@easternwv.edu

Phone: 304-434-8000 ext. 9608

David Miller

Agriculture Innovation Program Coordinator

Email: David.Miller@easternwv.edu

Phone: (304) 434-8000 ext. 9606

Thomas Porcella

CDL Training Specialist

Email: Thomas.Porcella@easternwv.edu

Phone: 304-434-8000 ext. 9260

Lauren Arbaugh

Director of Workforce & Continuing Education

Email: Lauren.Arbaugh@easternwv.edu

Phone: 304-434-8000 ext. 9253

Fax: 304-434-7003

Robert Burns

Director of Non-Profits & Grants Management

Email: Robert.Burns@easternwv.edu

Phone: (304) 434-8000 ext. 9233

Madelyn Evans

Program Assistant I

Email: Madelyn.Evans@easternwv.edu

Phone: 304-434-8000 ext. 9238

Fax: 304-434-7003

Lacey Koontz

Workforce Programs Manager

Email: Lacey.Koontz@easternwv.edu

Phone: 304-434-8000 ext. 9413

Fax: 304-434-7003