4-H and FFA Youth Livestock program continues to flourish, with 81 youths participating in the livestock show and sale during the Black Walnut Festival. Rounding up those little doggies is exactly what the Roane County Calf Pool is all about. Ten farmers pooled their calves together in trailer-load lots and sold them on the W.Va. Quality Assurance Tele-Board Sale. We answer more than 500 calls about pests and gardening each year.
Soil tests are also available.
After 30 hours of horticultural training, the county s 10 Master Gardeners volunteer 30 hours to help with Extension activities. Careers, citizenship, environmental stewardship, crafts, and self-discovery were the focus of classes and activities. Life skills and friendships are the most important things at 4-H camp. The county s 181 4-H members are led by 31 adult volunteers. Community Educational Outreach Service clubs were involved with community projects, county and club workshops, and other educational projects.