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October 2017
National 4-H Week
A time to showcase the incredible experiences that 4-H offers young people, and to highlight the remarkable 4-H youth in our community who work each day to make a positive impact on those around them!
Find out more »WA State Sheep Producers
Annual Convention "Sheep on the Palouse" in Pullman, WA, Oct 26-29. More info and registration>>
Find out more »November 2017
Food Safety and Meat Preservation Workshop
It's hunting season! This workshop features "How to Safely Preserve Game Meat." Learn safe procedures for field dressing game meat, how to safely process and store game meat, and why meats must be canned using a pressure canner. Hosted by WSU Ferry County Extension Office with our fellow sponsor WSU Colville Reservation Extension. Our presenter is Kayla Wells-Moses, Family and Consumer Science Educator, with WSU Colville Reservation Extension. There is no cost for this workshop. Pre-registration is requested as there…
Find out more »Women in Agriculture Conference
Women in Ag Registration is now open! Mark your calendar and join us for inspiration, knowledge and networking on Saturday, November 18, 2017 for the 6th Annual Women in Agriculture Conference. "WE CAN DO IT" is the theme for the sixth annual Women in Agriculture Conference and will be an engaging, interactive day full of inspiration, learning and networking with other women farmers. The 2017 conference is a one-day event held simultaneously in 39 locations throughout Washington, Alaska, Idaho, Montana and Oregon. Our local…
Find out more »February 2018
Ties to the Land (Succession Planning for Landowners)
Do you own and care for farm or forest land? If so, you probably have strong feelings about leaving your land in good condition for the future. Succession Planning—the human side of Estate Planning—focuses on ways to maintain family ties to the land from generation to generation, building awareness of key challenges facing family businesses, and motivating families to address those challenges. $50 per family or ownership. Enrollment in this course is limited to 30 families. First come, first served! Information: Andy Perleberg, WSU Extension Forester (509) 667-6540; andyp@wsu.edu See…
Find out more »Noxious Weed Workshop
Upcoming Workshop! Sponsored by the Ferry County Noxious Weed Control Board. 3 WSDA Pesticide Credits available pending approval. Agenda includes: Weed ID & Life Cycles - Thistles & Knapweeds Non-Chemical Means of Control - Burning, Tilling & Mowing Integrated Weed Management - Best Pasture Practices For more info or to register call the Weed Board office (775-5225 x1111) or see the Flyer.
Find out more »Forest Owners Winter School
Sponsored by WSU Extension Forestry. The Forest Owners Winter School is a hands-on, interactive educational event for families who own forestland in Washington. Whether you live on your land or are an absentee owner, this is a great opportunity to learn how to gain more benefits from your family forest no matter where it is located in the state. Come to the Winter School and: • Get practical, “how-to” advice on simple stewardship practices • Talk with agency and natural resource professionals from Eastern and Western Washington who are…
Find out more »March 2018
WA Nonprofits Training – Getting the Most Out of Your Board
Whether you’re an all-volunteer organization or a major institution, you can get more out of your board members – as leaders, ambassadors, and fundraisers – if you use meeting time more strategically. You’ll leave this session with practical, no-cost tips for getting your trustees fired up at the meetings and doing more between meetings. This workshop is FREE! Resource materials and snack included. Three sessions in three locations to choose from: Colville - March 14 Register. Newport - March 21 Register. Republic - March 28 Register. Venue is WSU Extension Office. For more information,…
Find out more »April 2018
Spring Calibration Workshop
Sponsored by Ferry County Noxious Weed Control Board and WSU Ferry County Extension. Presentations include: Fruit Tree Pests & Vegetable Garden Pests, Toxic Weeds & Chemicals to Control Them, and Hands-on Calibration. 3 WSDA Pesticide Credits available upon approval. Call the Weed Office to register by March 27th. 775-5225 x1111. See the Flyer.
Find out more »Getting the Most Out of Your Board – WA Nonprofits Training
THIS IS A RESCHEDULED EVENT. Whether you’re an all-volunteer organization or a major institution, you can get more out of your board members – as leaders, ambassadors, and fundraisers – if you use meeting time more strategically. You’ll leave this session with practical, no-cost tips for getting your trustees fired up at the meetings and doing more between meetings. Venue is WSU Ferry County Extension Office in the basement of the Courthouse. This workshop is FREE! Resource materials and snack included. Register here. For more information, please see the flyer.
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