Past Events

Have you been thinking about or have you just started raising poultry for your family? Raising Poultry for Home Use is an introduction to raising poultry for eggs and/or meat. This workshop will be informational with an opportunity to ask questions. Raising Poultry for Home Use is designed for adult 4-H volunteers, parents/guardians, and teens (such as Int./Sr. 4-H and FFA members). The information presented may not hold the attention of a younger audience. After registering, you will receive a…

Facilitate the Awesome is a series of 5 workshops  intended to build important skills in adults who  are helping teens achieve their highest potential. This training revolves around using the essential elements of positive youth development in developmentally empowering ways with adolescents. The 5 Workshops Will Cover: The What and Why of Positive Youth Development Adolescent Development: implications of current Research Empowering Teens: Motivating Teens with Positive Youth Development Models Key Elements of Teen Programming: How to support Strengths-Based Programming…

Schedule: 9:00 am Welcome: Zoom Etiquette & Sheep Bingo Gail Silkwood, UI/Benewah County 9:15 am Selection and Raising of Quality Market Lambs Dr. Jan Busboom, Lamb Breeder, Pullman, WA Mark Heitstuman, WSU/Asotin County Extension 9:35 am Feeding Lamb Projects Mark Heitstuman and Dr. Jan Busboom 10:00 am University of Idaho Meats Lab Tour James Nasados, UI Vandal Brand Meats 10:15 am Quality Inspection Dan Mauer, USDA Inspector 10:30 am Five for Five: 5 Minutes to Better Health Kathee Tifft, UI/Nez…

The 5 Workshops Will Cover: The What and Why of Positive Youth Development Adolescent Development: implications of current Research Empowering Teens: Motivating Teens with Positive Youth Development Models Key Elements of Teen Programming: How to support Strengths-Based Programming Encouraging Safe & Inclusive Behaviors in Teens: Decision-Making & Risk Management Each training is approximately 1.5 hours. The interactive Spring 2021 series will be offered on Zoom Thursdays 4/1-4/29, Hosts: Ashley & Gary Wednesdays 4/7-5/5, Hosts: Jennifer & Mike Mondays 4/12-5/10, Hosts:…

Schedule: 9:00 am Welcome: Zoom Etiquette & Goat Bingo Gail Silkwood, UI/Benewah County 9:15 am Selection and Raising of Quality Meat Goats Kim Holt, Holt Meat Goats, Caldwell, ID 10:00 am Feeding Meat Goat Projects/Keeping Them Healthy Purina Feed Representative 10:30 am Five for Five: 5 Minutes to Better Health Kathee Tifft, UI/Nez Perce County Kirstin Jensen, UI/Idaho County 10:40 am University of Idaho Meats Lab Tour James Nasados, Vandal Brand Meats 10:55 am Quality Inspection Dan Mauer, USDA Inspector…

Facilitate the Awesome is a series of 5 workshops  intended to build important skills in adults who  are helping teens achieve their highest potential. This training revolves around using the essential elements of positive youth development in developmentally empowering ways with adolescents. The 5 Workshops will Cover: The What and Why of Positive Youth Development Adolescent Development: implications of current Research Empowering Teens: Motivating Teens with Positive Youth Development Models Key Elements of Teen Programming: How to support Strengths-Based Programming…

Have you been thinking about or have you just started raising rabbits for your family? Raising Rabbits for Home Use is an introduction to raising rabbits for meat. This workshop will be informational with an opportunity to ask questions. Raising Rabbits for Home Use is designed for adult 4-H volunteers, parents/guardians, and teens (such as Int./Sr. 4-H and FFA members). The information presented may not hold the attention of a younger audience. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email…