December 2011 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 email Ivy Nelson at inelson@wsu.edu and ask to be removed from the list. We hope you enjoy the newsletter – Debra Kollock, County Extension Director
WSU Stevens County Extension workshops and events. For more information on any of the following events, contact us at 509-684-2588 or extensionstevens@wsu.edu. Or visit us at 986 S. Main in Colville.
Master Gardeners
January 9: Master Gardener applications deadline had been extended to Jan 9. 2012. If you are interested in gardening then this class is for you. Master Gardener training covers a wide variety of horticulture topics. Take this class and become a WSU Master Gardener Volunteer or take the class without the volunteer requirement for a higher fee. The WSU Master Gardener training in Stevens County begins January 17, 2012. Classes will be held in Colville, on Tuesdays from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. through April. The Class fee is $125 and requires 40 hours of volunteer service per year or this class without becoming a volunteer for $225.
4-H Youth Development
Check out the January 2012 edition of Clover Courier the 4-H newsletter. Included is information on Sensational Saturday, reporting volunteer hours, 4-H scholarships, hippology and more! Click on the link to view the newsletter online.
February 4: Save the date for our annual 4-H Sensational Saturday program. It’s a day of fun workshops to learn more about your 4-H project or explore a new project. The event is free and open to all school age youth.
Agriculture
January 21: Learn how to use local grains and supplements to build your own poultry feed.
February 25: Learn how to use local grains and supplements to build your own hog feed.
These workshops are for those growers who wish to develop their own feeds based on high quality local grains and do not include GMO products. Both classes start at 10:00 am at the Valley Transportation Center on Hwy 395. Reservations are necessary, and is limited to 25 participants. For questions on the program, contact: Al Kowitz 738-2227 or 499-1360. Sponsored by the Community Agriculture Development center (CADC). Instructor: Fred Stringer, retired voc-ag instructor from Reardan
Forestry
January 20: The 20th Annual Family Foresters Workshop is designed to strengthen the skills of consulting foresters, state-employed service foresters, and other natural resource professionals who work with family forest owners. It serves as a forum to provide updates on emerging technology and knowledge applicable to family forestry. The program can accommodate up to 100 people. Registration forms should be returned by January 13, or go to the online registration. The $85 pre-registration fee ($95 after Jan. 13) includes lunch and refreshments. For questions on the program, contact: Chris Schnepf at 208-446-1680 or Andy Perleberg at 509-667-6658.
986 S. Main Ste. D
Colville, WA 99114
509.684.2588
Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local Extension office.
