{"id":13655,"date":"2026-02-02T08:45:01","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T16:45:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/sanjuan\/?page_id=13655"},"modified":"2026-02-02T14:23:22","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T22:23:22","slug":"february-2026-4-h-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/sanjuan\/february-2026-4-h-newsletter\/","title":{"rendered":"February 2026 4-H Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wsu-hero wsu-width--full wsu-pattern--wsu-light-radial-left  wsu-hero--size-xsmall \">\n\t\n\t<div class=\"wsu-image-frame wsu-image-frame--fill\">\n\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/01\/February.jpg\"\n\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/01\/February.jpg 851w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/01\/February.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/01\/February.jpg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/01\/February.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/01\/February.jpg 198w\"\n\t\tsizes=\"(max-width: 851px) 100vw, 851px\"\n\t\talt=\"A horizontal banner featuring a scatter of pink hearts on the left side, two overlapping pink hearts in the center, and a green 4-H four-leaf clover logo on the right, all on a plain white background.\"\n\t\tstyle=\"object-position: 61% 26%\"\n\t\t\/>\n<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wsu-overlay wsu-pattern-after wsu-overlay--light wsu-pattern--none\"><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wsu-hero__content\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-hero__caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1 id=\"title-id-6a08d11f7e56c\" class=\"wsu-title wsu-hero__title\"><span>February 2026 <br>4-H Newsletter<\/span><\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container  wsu-border--add-top wsu-border--color-crimson wsu-color-background--white\" >\r\n    \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important Dates<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-card-wrapper wsu-card-wrapper--per-row-3\" >\r\n    \n<article class=\"wsu-card  wsu-color-background--gray-5\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-card__content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"wsu-title \">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFebruary 15\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-caption\">\r\n\t\t\t\tRegistration for the <a href=\"https:\/\/whatcomcountyyouthfair.com\/\">Whatcom County Youth Fair<\/a> is set to open\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n\n<article class=\"wsu-card  wsu-color-background--gray-5\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-card__content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"wsu-title \">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFebruary 27\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-caption\">\r\n\t\t\t\tRegistration for the <a href=\"https:\/\/2026sjagsummit-youth.4honline.com\/#\/public\/ins_1l\/evt_7h\">Youth Track of the Ag Summit Closes. <\/a>\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n\n<article class=\"wsu-card  wsu-color-background--gray-5\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-card__content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"wsu-title \">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMarch 1\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-caption\">\r\n\t\t\t\tSan Juan County 4-H Animal Project Enrollment Deadline. 4-H members wishing to exhibit an animal at the San Juan County Fair must be enrolled in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/v2.4honline.com\/\">4-H Online<\/a>\u00a0by this date.\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container wsu-border--add-top wsu-border--color-crimson wsu-color-background--white wsu-dropshadow--medium wsu-spacing-top--small wsu-spacing-bottom--small wsu-spacing-padding-left--small wsu-spacing-padding-right--small\" >\r\n    \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Upcoming Events<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-card__wrapper wsu-per-row--3\">\n\t<div\n\t\tclass=\"js-wsu-events-card wsu-events-card \"\n\t\tdata-component-id=\"1fa68c927ec34733a7511bf681bdb4c2\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-type=\"feed\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-search=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-data-source=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/sanjuan\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-count=\"6\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-offset=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-no-results-message=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-display-fields=\"location,description\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-post-ids=\"13122,13126,13006,13264,13262\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-exclude=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-types=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-categories=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-tags=\"16\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-organizations=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-locations=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container wsu-dropshadow--medium wsu-spacing-top--small wsu-spacing-bottom--small wsu-spacing-padding-left--xsmall wsu-spacing-padding-right--sxxsmall\" >\r\n    \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading  wsu-heading--style-marked\">Sign Up Now for the Youth Track at the Ag Summit<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--halves\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<p class=\"wsu-spacing-after--small\">Registration is now open for the 2026 San Juan Islands Ag Summit. This year we have an exciting Youth Track planned, for only $30.00 you will get a full day of hands on learning. Registration is through 4-H online but you don&#8217;t need to be a 4-H member to participate, tell your friends!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tentative Schedule<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li class=\"wsu-spacing-after--sxxsmall\">8:45 &#8211; 9:15 &#8211; Check-in Opens<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wsu-spacing-after--sxxsmall\">9:15 &#8211; 9:30 &#8211; Welcome and Land Acknowledgement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wsu-spacing-after--sxxsmall\">9:30 &#8211; 10:30 &#8211; Kinetic Cultivation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wsu-spacing-after--sxxsmall\">10:30 &#8211; 11:00 &#8211; Break<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wsu-spacing-after--sxxsmall\">11:00 &#8211; 12:00 &#8211; Session 1&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wsu-spacing-after--sxxsmall\">12:00 &#8211; 12:45 &#8211; Lunch (provided)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wsu-spacing-after--sxxsmall\">12:45 &#8211; 1:00 &#8211; Break<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wsu-spacing-after--sxxsmall\">1:00 &#8211; 1:45 &#8211; Session 2<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wsu-spacing-after--sxxsmall\">1:45 &#8211; 2:00 &#8211; Break<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wsu-spacing-after--sxxsmall\">2:00 &#8211; 2:45 &#8211; Session 3<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wsu-spacing-after--sxxsmall\">2:45 &#8211; 3:00 &#8211; Break<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wsu-spacing-after--sxxsmall\">3:00 &#8211; 3:45 &#8211; Session 4<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wsu-spacing-after--sxxsmall\">3:45 &#8211; 4:00 &#8211; Break<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wsu-spacing-after--sxxsmall\">4:00 &#8211; 4:45 &#8211; Session 5<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wsu-spacing-after--sxxsmall\">4:45 &#8211; 5:15 &#8211; Closing and Integration as a Group<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wsu-spacing-before--sxxsmall\">Schedule subject to change &#8211; finalized version coming soon<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta  wsu-text-align--center\" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/sanjuan\/youth-track-at-the-14th-annual-ag-summit\/\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button \">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tMore Information\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta  wsu-text-align--center\" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.2026sjagsummit-youth.4honline.com\/\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button \">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tRegister for the Youth Track via 4-H Online\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"396\" height=\"396\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/01\/2026-San-Juan-Ag-Summit-396x396.png\" alt=\"Promotional graphic for the 2026 San Juan Ag Summit Youth Track. Two children in sun hats plant a seedling in a field. Logos for WSU Extension and San Juan County 4-H are at the bottom.\" class=\"wp-image-13582\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/01\/2026-San-Juan-Ag-Summit-396x396.png 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/01\/2026-San-Juan-Ag-Summit-792x792.png 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/01\/2026-San-Juan-Ag-Summit-198x198.png 198w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/01\/2026-San-Juan-Ag-Summit-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/01\/2026-San-Juan-Ag-Summit.png 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 396px) 100vw, 396px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading wsu-spacing-before--small\">Workshop Details<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n\n<li><strong>Milk Jug Seed Starting<\/strong>&nbsp;<em>Partner: SJC Master Gardeners<\/em>&nbsp;Youth will learn the fundamentals of season extension and sustainable gardening by repurposing milk jugs into miniature greenhouses. <\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>The Miracle of Life: Incubation &amp; Chick Husbandry<\/strong>&nbsp;<em>Partner: 4-H Leaders<\/em>&nbsp;This session explores the avian life cycle through live chick hatching. <\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Worm Bins: Composting at Home<\/strong>&nbsp;<em>Partner: Leslie Neal (Master Gardener &amp; 4-H Leader)&nbsp;<\/em>A deep dive into vermicomposting and soil health. <\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Farmer Stories &amp; Community Gratitude<\/strong>&nbsp;<em>Partner: Local SJC Farmer<\/em>&nbsp;A local producer will share insights into the unique rewards and challenges of farming in the San Juans. <\/li>\n\n\n<li>5th work shop information coming soon<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-container wsu-dropshadow--medium wsu-spacing-top--small wsu-spacing-bottom--small wsu-spacing-padding-left--xsmall wsu-spacing-padding-right--sxxsmall\" >\r\n    \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading  wsu-heading--style-marked\">Master Gardener Native Plant Sale Pre-Order &#8211; Now Open!<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--halves\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Master Gardener 2026 Native Plant Sale<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wsu-spacing-after--xxsmall\">The eagerly awaited 2026 Native Plant Sale officially&nbsp;<strong>launches online at 8:00 AM on January 24,<\/strong>&nbsp;offering island residents a wide array of locally native plants in the form of bare-root plants, seedlings and plugs. These plants beautify landscapes while supporting healthy ecosystems. \u200bOrders will be available for pickup on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at convenient locations on Lopez, Orcas, and San Juan Islands. Online ordering begins January 24 and&nbsp;<strong>will remain open through March 9, 2026<\/strong>\u2014or until plants are sold out. All sales are first-come, first-served, and early ordering is encouraged. Full details and ordering information can be found at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mgfsjc.org\/npsshop2026.html\">Master Gardener Foundation&#8217;s Webpage<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Saturday, March 14th Pick-up<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wsu-spacing-after--sxxsmall\">Friday Harbor \u2013 Marie Boe Building <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wsu-spacing-after--sxxsmall\">Lopez \u2013 Sunset Builders<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Orcas \u2013 Orcas Grange<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"792\" height=\"177\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-27-at-1.00.49\u202fPM-792x177.png\" alt=\"Banner for the Master Gardener Foundation of San Juan County 2026 Native Plant Sale, featuring a close-up background of delicate pink and white bell-shaped flowers and glossy green leaves.\" class=\"wp-image-13666\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-27-at-1.00.49\u202fPM-792x177.png 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-27-at-1.00.49\u202fPM-396x89.png 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-27-at-1.00.49\u202fPM-768x172.png 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-27-at-1.00.49\u202fPM-1536x344.png 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-27-at-1.00.49\u202fPM-198x44.png 198w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-27-at-1.00.49\u202fPM.png 1866w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"396\" height=\"396\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/03\/420956320_814733850458138_75014502803644655_n-396x396.jpg\" alt=\"Master Gardener logo flower design\" class=\"wp-image-10064\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/03\/420956320_814733850458138_75014502803644655_n-396x396.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/03\/420956320_814733850458138_75014502803644655_n-792x792.jpg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/03\/420956320_814733850458138_75014502803644655_n-198x198.jpg 198w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/03\/420956320_814733850458138_75014502803644655_n-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2025\/03\/420956320_814733850458138_75014502803644655_n.jpg 1225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 396px) 100vw, 396px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-container wsu-dropshadow--medium wsu-spacing-top--small wsu-spacing-bottom--small wsu-spacing-padding-left--xsmall wsu-spacing-padding-right--sxxsmall\" >\r\n    \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading  wsu-heading--style-marked\">WSU 4-H Scholarship Applications &#8211; Open Now!<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--halves\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<p>Hey 12th graders! The 4-H Scholarship application is now live!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/4h\/sge\/scholarships\/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExYnB0blBRcE1YbXJvR2tSbXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR76LYxxKHeg2NY2ua-XJ6XMTAaf-xDtNYIbJKC0GxN0PwpWg_Eb8KYRRwHWsA_aem_Ua-RV1ZkJ-Gvm0oga7ndow\">website for requirements and details<\/a> on how to apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Applications must be submitted in 4-H Online by March 15th. Don&#8217;t wait!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wascholarships2026.4honline.com\/#\/public\/ins_1l\/evt_7a\">Complete Scholarship Application<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo\/?fbid=1218059237122022&amp;set=a.442978804630073&amp;__cft__[0]=AZbWwbExbUW-ZKvzPA8viw2IhCoYm-oYLox0buppYq65s8DNJg3cSm2zVC_wNDrD1mtPFX84IujExm_3c71JzmmiTSL2sTbuh0ApcA7SsHn09bsC86YFQZBAWopYSguCt73DVBmL7XqGhQ5TtdnbjThSbZrsClI6MsKHx6l0bFRJsCgWDrGP05pyn9cAySy8dmMcxwZzqQQ0SkRuwrCpGmhs&amp;__tn__=EH-R\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/01\/611733669_1218059247122021_956747325620660014_n-396x396.jpg\" alt=\"Promotional graphic for the 4-H Scholarship Application. The text states that applications are open through March 15th and provides a link and QR code to apply. The 4-H clover and WSU Cougar logos are displayed at the bottom on a dark green background.\" class=\"wp-image-13513\" width=\"297\" height=\"297\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/01\/611733669_1218059247122021_956747325620660014_n-396x396.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/01\/611733669_1218059247122021_956747325620660014_n-792x792.jpg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/01\/611733669_1218059247122021_956747325620660014_n-198x198.jpg 198w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/01\/611733669_1218059247122021_956747325620660014_n-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/01\/611733669_1218059247122021_956747325620660014_n.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 297px) 100vw, 297px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container wsu-dropshadow--medium wsu-spacing-top--small wsu-spacing-padding-left--xsmall wsu-spacing-padding-right--sxxsmall wsu-spacing-bottom--small wsu-spacing-before--medium\" >\r\n    \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading  wsu-heading--style-marked\">Save the Date &#8211; April 10 &amp; 11th 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--halves\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<p class=\"wsu-spacing-after--small\">The annual <a href=\"https:\/\/whatcomcountyyouthfair.com\/\">Whatcom County Youth Fair <\/a>appears to be back for 2026! Save the dates of April 10 &amp; 11 for this amazing educational opportunity. Registration is set to go live on February 15th. Educational Scholarship funds will be available through the San Juan County 4-H Leaders Council.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"792\" height=\"293\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/01\/WYF-2026-792x293.webp\" alt=\"\nA promotional banner for the Whatcom County Youth Fair features a central circular logo with a blue ribbon, evergreen trees, and water, stating &quot;EST 1989&quot;. Surrounding the logo are four black-and-white photos of animals: goats, a cow in a halter, sheep, and a bulldog licking its nose. The text on the banner reads, &quot;WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU!&quot; and &quot;APRIL 10-11, 2026&quot;.\" class=\"wp-image-13411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/01\/WYF-2026-792x293.webp 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/01\/WYF-2026-396x147.webp 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/01\/WYF-2026-768x284.webp 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/01\/WYF-2026-198x73.webp 198w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/01\/WYF-2026.webp 1351w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container wsu-dropshadow--medium wsu-spacing-top--small wsu-spacing-padding-left--xsmall wsu-spacing-padding-right--sxxsmall wsu-spacing-bottom--small wsu-spacing-before--medium\" >\r\n    \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading  wsu-heading--style-marked\">Save the Date &#8211; April 25 2026 &#8211; SJC Youth Fair<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--halves\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<p class=\"wsu-spacing-after--small\">The 2nd Annual San Juan County 4-H Youth Fair is scheduled for April 25, 2026 at the San Juan County Fairgrounds from 9:00 &#8211; 2:00.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wsu-spacing-after--sxxsmall\">The tentative schedule for this year is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li class=\"wsu-spacing-after--default\">9:00 a.m. Judging Contest Clinic\n<ul>\n<li class=\"wsu-spacing-after--sxxsmall\">Break<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wsu-spacing-after--default\">10:15 a.m. STEM Activity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wsu-spacing-after--default\">11:30 a.m. Lunch Provided<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wsu-spacing-after--default\">Noon Public Presentation &amp; Demonstration Contest\n<ul>\n<li>During this time we will also host:\n<ul>\n<li>Q&amp;A with Clinton<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Educational Poster Making Workshop<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"792\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/02\/Website-Youth-Fair-2026-792x664.jpg\" alt=\"An image promoting the San Juan County 4-H Youth Fair on April 25th, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the SJC Fairgrounds. The flyer features the green 4-H clover logo and a photo of a young boy holding a blue ribbon next to his educational poster titled &quot;How to Raise Hedgehogs.&quot;\" class=\"wp-image-13719\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/02\/Website-Youth-Fair-2026-792x664.jpg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/02\/Website-Youth-Fair-2026-396x332.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/02\/Website-Youth-Fair-2026-768x644.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/02\/Website-Youth-Fair-2026-198x166.jpg 198w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/02\/Website-Youth-Fair-2026.jpg 940w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-container wsu-dropshadow--medium wsu-spacing-top--small wsu-spacing-bottom--small wsu-spacing-padding-left--xsmall wsu-spacing-padding-right--sxxsmall\" >\r\n    \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading  wsu-heading--style-marked\">Save the Date &#8211; Showmanship Clinic &amp; Spring Weigh-In<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--halves\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<p>The Livestock Market Animal Auction Committee is happy to share that our annual Showmanship Clinic and Spring Weigh-In will be held on May 30, 2026 this year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wsu-spacing-after--small\">The Schedule Includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Showmanship Clinics For:\n<ul>\n<li>Livestock (Cattle, Sheep, Goat &amp; Hogs)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Small Animal (Poultry, Rabbit &amp; Cavy)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A presentation from Kings Market\/Marketplace on careers in butchering<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wsu-spacing-after--small\">Official early Weigh in for fair auction animals &#8211; weights and ear tags<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wsu-spacing-after--small\">All 4-H members and their families are welcome!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More details to come including a registration link. Livestock member participation is not required but is highly encouraged for the weigh-in specifically. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"792\" height=\"1025\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/01\/May-30-Showmanship-Clinic-792x1025.jpg\" alt=\"Save the Date flyer for the San Juan County 4-H Livestock Weigh-In &amp; Showmanship Clinic, May 30, 2026. Includes a schedule for animal clinics, weigh-ins, and a career presentation. Featuring WSU Extension and 4-H branding.\" class=\"wp-image-13670\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/01\/May-30-Showmanship-Clinic-792x1025.jpg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/01\/May-30-Showmanship-Clinic-396x512.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/01\/May-30-Showmanship-Clinic-768x994.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/01\/May-30-Showmanship-Clinic-1187x1536.jpg 1187w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/01\/May-30-Showmanship-Clinic-153x198.jpg 153w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/01\/May-30-Showmanship-Clinic.jpg 1545w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-container wsu-border--add-top wsu-spacing-margin-left--none wsu-spacing-padding-right--none wsu-spacing-top--xxsmall wsu-spacing-bottom--none wsu-spacing-padding-left--none\" >\r\n    \n\n<p>If you&#8217;d like to contribute anything for the monthly 4-H newsletter, please contact Clinton by <a href=\"mailto:sanjuan.4-h@wsu.edu\">email<\/a> or <a href=\"tel:3603502209\" data-type=\"tel\" data-id=\"tel: 3603502209\">phone<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":130,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_wsuwp_accessibility_report":null,"_expiration_date":""},"categories":[29],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/sanjuan\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/13655"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/sanjuan\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/sanjuan\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/sanjuan\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/130"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/sanjuan\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13655"}],"version-history":[{"count":17,"href":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/sanjuan\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/13655\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13721,"href":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/sanjuan\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/13655\/revisions\/13721"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/sanjuan\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13655"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/sanjuan\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=13655"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/sanjuan\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13655"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}