April 2010 WSU Stevens County Extension News, a monthly newsletter with Extension event and program news. We encourage you to forward this newsletter to friends and family that might benefit from the information. If you do not wish to receive this e-mail newsletter please hit reply and ask to be removed from the list. We hope you enjoy the newsletter – Debra Kollock, County Extension DirectorIf the links below do not work try viewing this in HTML format or visit: http://stevens.wsu.edu/enewsletter.htm
Community Development:COMING UP SOON, register now! April 2: Grantwriting and Fundraising Workshop: Finding Funding When Money Seems Scarce. A free workshop for all non-profits and community groups (this is not a workshop on finding money for private, for-profit business ideas.) 8 am to 4:30 pm at the Chewelah Peak Learning Center, 3215 Flowery Trail, Chewelah, WA
Farm, Garden and Field:COMING UP SOON, register now! March 27: Sowing Seeds for Supper is designed to offer something for every gardener. Sixteen classes will be offered. Each class is fifty-five minutes. Topics range from beginning gardening to preserving the harvest. Each participant will be able to attend four of the classes offered. Registration fee is $15.
April 3: Farm and Ag Show at the Northeast Washington Fair Grounds. 9 am to 4 pm. Visit booths of local businesses, agencies, and organizations. There will be educational workshops on water rights, animal health, soil test analysis, poultry and livestock processing and more! Pesticide license holders can earn 2 WSDA credits.
April 7: “The Basics” on Weeds in Ferry County Including Tour. This free workshop will give you the skills to identify and control noxious weeds in Ferry County. Sponsored by the WSU Ferry County Extension and the Malo Grange. 1 to 4 pm at the Malo Grange, 17531 Hwy. 21 North, Malo, WA. Pesticide license holders will earn 3 WSDA credits.
April 13, 14 or 15. Hands on Weed Control Calibration. Learn how to understanding the label, safety & principles of calibration, what you need to know from practice labels, and what records you need to keep if you spray over one acre per year with any pesticide or if you use a restricted-use pesticide. 3-4 WSDA Recertification Credits available for pesticide license holders. Sponsored by WSU Ferry Extension. Visit their site for more information: ferry.wsu.edu.
April 23: Bio Energy Day 2010 will feature topics such as Biodiesel Production, Canola Production, Forest Biomass Utilization, and Selling Carbon Credits. 9 am - 1 pm at the CCT Energy Department Headquarters in Okanogan, WA. Sponsored by the WSU Ferry County Extension.
April 24: Understanding Carbon Markets for Farmers, Ranchers, and Forest Owners Workshop. This workshop will give landowners and managers an opportunity to learn about the realities of emerging carbon markets, how carbon sequestration and greenhouse gas emissions relate to your property, and hear from a landowner with real world experience marketing and selling carbon credits. Co-sponsored by WSU Ferry County Extension and Ferry County Commissioners 10 am to 3:30 pm at the Malo Grange, 17531 Hwy. 21 North, Malo, WA
4-H Youth Development:April 7 and 14: Public Presentations: The final two area 4-H Public Presentation contests will be held in April. The first is set for April 7 at 4 pm at Gess Elementary in Chewelah. The second will be at the Extension office in Colville on April 14 at 3:30 pm. 4-H members are encouraged to give a presentation at one of the area contests. All youth earning blue ribbons at area contests are invited to attend the County Finals Contest on April 20 at 4 pm at Gess Elementary. Blue ribbon winners at the county contest will represent Stevens County at the State 4-H Fair this September.
April 16-18: Youth ages 8-18 are invited to Cougar Youth Weekend to learn more about the dairy industry and showing dairy animals (goat and cow). Event held on the WSU Pullman campus. Contact gabby_eddings@hotmail.com for information.
April 17: The second I Make Difference Leadership Conference for volunteers and educators who work with youth is today at Pinelow Park Conference Center in Loon Lake from 8 am to 3 pm. Current and timely topics for working with youth today include teaching children with dyslexia to read, connecting with community, discovering your personal strengths and more. Information and registration forms available at the Extension office or at the website above.
May 1: 4-H Horse Certificates are due to the Extension office today. Certificates must be on file today if planning to compete for a spot on the State 4-H Horse Team.
May 1: The Larry Porter Memorial Dairy Judging Contest will be held today at 10 am in Deer Park. This a state-qualifying event for 4-H members.
For a complete calendar of events visit: http://stevens.wsu.edu/enewsletter.htm
WSU Stevens County Extension985 S. Elm Ste. A, Colville, WA 99114509-684-2588 509-684-9790 fax TDD 1-800-833-6388
Cooperating agencies: Washington State University, U.S. Department of Agriculture and Stevens County. Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local Extension office. Persons with a disability requiring special accommodations while participating in the program may call WSU Stevens County Extension at 509-684-2588. If accommodation is not requested in advance, we cannot guarantee the availability of accommodation on site. Extension programs and policies are consistent with federal and state laws and regulations on nondiscrimination regarding race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, and sexual orientation.
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