West Virginia Tree Minders
Putting the power of community tree care in the hands of West Virginians.
The West Virginia Tree Minders program is a hybrid, self-paced online certification program with supplemental hands-on training in tree care that is freely available to the public.
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VA FARMS 2021
Welcome to the 2021 Season of the VA Farms Project Based Learning Pilot Program.
This course involves five interconnected knowledge areas identified by West Virginia State University Extension Service as essential to the success of agricultural pursuits in West Virginia.
Digital Resources
Links to WVSU Extension publications and resources available through our partners and service agencies.
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Video on Demand
Video recordings of virtual workshops and content by WVSU Extension Service and partners.
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WV Tree Minders: Basics of Urban & Community Tree Care
This course path provides the units necessary to obtain the West Virginia Tree Minders Basics of Tree Care certification. It is an introduction to the field of urban and community forestry and ecosystem services. Participants will also learn basic concepts in tree biology, basic tree pruning, stock selection, site assessment, and proper planting.
Required Lessons:
- Urban Forestry 101
- Tree Identification
- Tree Biology 101
- Stock Selection
- Site Assessment
- Proper Planting
- Pruning for Beginners
- Pruning for Structure
- Tree Health Assessment
Special Topics:
- Ecosystem Services: How Trees Pay Us Back
- Tree City USA Program
- Riparian Plantings
- Signs and Symptoms of Tree Pests and Diseases
- Mature Tree Care
- Hiring an Arborist
Urban Agriculture 101 - WVDA VETS Program
In session: September 17-November 19, 2020
This is a ten-week course for participants in the West Virginia Department of Agriculture's Veterans and Heroes to Agriculture Program and part of the Veterans Education Training Series (VETS).
The course will focus on the business aspects of Urban Farming; however, the lessons, resources, and weekly live sessions will also apply to non-commercial production. By the end, participants will have a working business plan, a solid grounding in the potentials of urban agriculture, and hands-on practice with production planning for a raised-bed micro-farm.
Sustainable Production Management Through Spatial Analysis
In session through May 30, 2021. Open now for self-enrollment.
Make your farm planning easier, more productive and sustainable with these hands-on workshops, ideal for producers who own or lease land for agricultural purposes.
WVSU Healthy Grandfamilies Social Work Training
This course is the training needed for social workers and social work interns to engage, assess, and connect with grandparent participants in the WVSU Healthy Grandfamilies Program.
