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Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College continues its initiative to strengthen the agriculture economy in the Potomac Highlands with the addition of a new food co-operative project, funded by a three year grant from the USDA.

Tanner Bennett is a 2019 Hampshire High School graduate and current freshman attending Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College in Moorefield, West Virginia. The Augusta resident is majoring in Business Management. Upon graduation, he plans to open a small engine machine repair shop.

nd producers, the Ag Action Council in eastern West Virginia will hold two meetings. Shepard University will host on Monday, March 9 at 6:00 pm, and Potomac State College will host on Wednesday, March 11 at 6:00 pm. Attendees are welcome to attend one or both meetings free of charge.

Do you know about the delicious delights that are hidden in West Virginia forests? From tapping the trees to making syrup, the whole process is available to experience during West Virginia Mountain Maple Days 2020.

Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College’s Workforce Education Program offers a variety of learning opportunities. Trainings include one-day, short-term courses, and online certificate programs. Workforce Education Trainings offers Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Welding, Nursing Assistant (CNA), Phlebotomy Tech, Pharmacy Tech (Online), Medical Billing & Coding (Online), Medical Assistant, and Dental Assistant courses, and recreational, skill-building events, including a bus trip to New York City at Christmas and Quilting Class.

arbour High School, was announced as the winner of the 2019 WV Agriculture Technology and Innovation Student Competition. The annual competition, which marked its third year, is co-hosted by the WV Department of Agriculture, the WV Department of Education, the Robert C. Byrd Institute at Marshall University (RCBI), and Eastern WV Community and Technical College.

2019 Moorefield High School Graduate Ashlynn Dolby is now attending Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College in Moorefield, West Virginia. Ashlynn is in the Applied Health Care program with plans to apply to the Eastern Nursing Program. Her career goal is to use her nursing skills in an emergency room or pediatric setting.

Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College welcomes artist Kelson Thorne and his exhibit to campus. The exhibit will be on display from Feb. 15 until Feb. 29 in the Eagle’s Nest Gallery. Admission is free.

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The Agriculture Open House at Eastern WV Community and Technical College will be February 27. This will be an opportunity for community members to learn about agricultural opportunities connected to the college and make suggestions for future relevant endeavors. Drop-ins are welcome between 1:30-6:30pm.