Regional Ag Event, Vancouver- Summer Specialty Crop Field Day: Cool beans, chill peppers, freaky squash, & superfly 'shrooms
2019-09-20 15:00 - 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | 78th Street Heritage Farm, 1919 NE 78th St., Vancouver, WA, 98665, United States
Join WSU Extension for this regional field day to learn more about multiple specialty summer crops ripe for adding a fresh edge to your farm’s crop lineup. Participants will get to view, learn about, and and enjoy a tasting of a variety of specialty vegetables, dry beans, and mushroom crops being grown by WSU Extension at the 78th St. Heritage Farm in Vancouver.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:

Viewing of multiple varieties of edamame beans, specialty dry beans, mild habanero peppers and Tronboncino squash of will be on display
Viewing of a new new trial examining forest-grown specialty mushroom production
Discussions about WSU and OSU’s past and current work on these crops, and future research
Discussion about applications for these unique crops, and how they may be marketed, or add value to your farm’s crop offerings
Opportunity for networking
Tastings of each of the crops discussed at the field day

COST:

$10.00

REGISTRATION:

https://wsu-clark-summer-specialty-crop-field-day-2019.bpt.me/

PROGRAM QUESTIONS:
Contact: Justin O’Dea- (360) 524-2383; justin.odea@wsu.edu
If you require specific program accommodations, call WSU Clark County Extension at 564-397-5701 at least 1-2 weeks prior to the event.

Skamania County New Leader Orientation
2019-02-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Hegewald Center, 710 SW Rock Creek Drive, Stevenson, 98648, United States

Office Closed
2019-01-21 08:00 - 17:00
In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Skamania County New Leader Orientation
2019-01-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Hegewald Center, 710 SW Rock Creek Drive, Stevenson, 98648, United States
Required training for all new club & project leaders. Activity and Resource Leaders and General Volunteers are welcome to attend.

Leader's Council - Skamania County
2019-01-07 18:30 - 20:00

YA4-H! Teen Teacher applications due
2019-01-04 17:00
Youth Advocates 4 Health! (YA4-H!) is a short term after-school program offered by Skamania County WSU Extension and the 4-H Program in partnership with the Stevenson Carson School District. Teens are recruited and trained to provide nutrition based health education to younger children in our community.
YA4-H! Recruitment Flyer (PDF)
YA4-H! Position Description
YA4-H! Teen Teacher Application

Exploring Commercial Craft Hard Cider & Perry Production: From orchard to glass. White Salmon, WA
2018-12-12 08:00 - 17:00 | Mountian View Grange, 1085 N Main Street, White Salmon, WA, WA, 98672, United States
Join WSU and OSU Extension for an all-day, exploratory workshop for those interested in orchard-to-glass commercial craft cider and perry production in the Mid-Columbia Gorge region. The event will bring together speakers from OSU and WSU’s cider teams, along with panels of tree fruit growers and cidermakers.
Program features:

Fundamentals and considerations for commercial scale-

Cider apple and perry pear production
Fermentation for craft cider and perry production

Considerations for developing and running a successful field-to-glass cider business
Q & A with tree fruit grower and cidermaker panels
Refreshments and snacks
Catered lunch for full day attendees*
Opportunity for networking
Optional cider tasting afterward at Le Doubble Troubble Wine Co.

Cost:
$50- Full-day attendance*
$30- Half-day attendance (AM tree fruit or PM fermentation session, no lunch incl.)
Registration: https://wsu-osu-mid-columbia-craft-cider-prod-12-12-18.bpt.me/
Event Flier: WSU OSU Washegon Cider Event wht 11.19 edit

Regional Event: WA Small Fruit Conference remote site, Vancouver
2018-11-09 08:00 - 17:00 | 78th Street Heritage Farm, 1919 NE 78th St., Vancouver, WA, 98665, United States
Registration is now open for the 2018 Washington Small Fruit Conference, to be held from 11/28-11/30. WSU Clark County in Vancouver will host a remote teleconference site so attendees may avoid driving to the live conference site in Lynden. Registration for remote sites are discounted due to the limitations of teleconferencing the entire conference experience. The cost is $50 and includes lunch. Pesticide credits will be available.
The Vancouver site will be held in the main conference room at:
WSU Clark County
Heritage Farm Administration Building
1919 NE 78th St.
Vancouver, WA 98665
Registration: https://www.eventsquid.com/event.cfm?id=3331
Conference website: https://www.wasmallfruit.com
Conference program: https://www.wasmallfruit.com/program

Skamania County Open House for New Families
2018-11-03 14:00 - 15:30 | Hegewald Center, 710 SW Rock Creek Drive, Stevenson, 98648, United States

Women in Agriculture Conference
2018-10-27 08:00 - 16:30
Pump Up Your Financial Fitness!
White Salmon, WA
8:00am-4:30pm
Womeninag.wsu.edu

Regional Ag Event: Exploring One-Cut Lettuce Production
2018-10-11 17:00 - 18:30 | 78th Street Heritage Farm, 1919 NE 78th St., Vancouver, WA, 98665, United States
Join WSU Extension at the 78th St. Heritage Farm to view a trial of one-cut type lettuce varieties.
One-cut varieties were developed as an alternative to standard baby-leaf lettuce production. The fully mature head can be harvested for baby-leaf mixes due to the small, uniform, abundant leaves they produce. These varieties can be also can be marketed as a unique head lettuce. Eighteen total Eazyleaf®, Multileaf®, and Salanova® varieties will be on display, and company representatives also will be present to discuss the selections with attendees.
WSU is trialing these varieties to evaluate in-detail what unique options one-cut lettuces might offer growers in contrast to standard baby-leaf production methods.
Program Features:
– Variety viewing and discussion of the trial
– Discussion about variety offerings for one-cut types
– Time for open discussion on lettuce production methods and markets
– Lettuce tasting salads created by Clark College Culinary Institute students
– Opportunity for networking
– Refreshments and snacks
Cost:
$5 for single attendees. Buy-two, get-one-free bulk discount for multiple registrants of the same farm.
Registration page:
https://wsu-clark-exploring-1-cut-lettuces-101118.bpt.me
Flier:
WSU Clark Lettuce variety event 10.10.18 flier
Contact Justin O’Dea at justin.odea@wsu.edu or 360-524-2383 if you have questions, need help with registration, or need specific program accommodations.
Washington State University Extension engages people, organizations and communities to advance knowledge, economic well-being and quality of life by fostering inquiry, learning, and the application of research. Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination.

Leader's Council & Club Kick Off
2018-10-01 18:30 - 20:00 | Hegewald Center, 710 SW Rock Creek Drive, Stevenson, 98648, United States

Klickitat County 4-H New Leader Orientation
2018-03-24 09:00 - 11:00 | WSU Office White Salmon, 501 NE Washington St, White Salmon, WA, 98672, United States
Klickitat County 4-H has opened their New Leader Orientations to volunteers from Skamania County pending the approval of the 4-H Program Manager and the Regional Specialist.

Email abbyb@klickitatcounty.org or call 509-773-5817 ext. 7 with questions.
Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local Extension office.

Clark County 4-H New Leader Orientation
2018-03-13 18:00 - 21:00 | Clark County WSU Extension Office, 1919 NE 78th St, Vancouver, WA, 98665, United States
Clark County 4-H’s New Leader Orientations are open to Skamania County 4-H Volunteers pending the approval of the 4-H Program Coordinator & Regional Specialist.
Contact missy.cummins@wsu.edu or call 509-773-5817 ext. 7.
Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local Extension office.

Prairie Hatchers Spring Poultry Show
2018-02-24 08:00 - 17:00 | Clark County Fairgrounds, Vancouver, WA, United States
2018 Prairie Hatchers premiumbook
This is a shared Clark County 4-H Club event. Please follow the contact information in the Premium Book for more information.

Financial Policy Training
2018-02-22 18:30 - 20:00
Financial Policy Training
Financial Training Flyer
Join Missy Cummins, 4-H Regional Specialist, as we learn about the new 4-H Guide for Club Treasurers. Review the new policy, engage in hands on learning examples, and learn how to properly assist your 4-H Club Treasurer.
This training is mandatory for the club leader of all clubs with a bank account. All club leaders are invited and encourage to attend as are any other leaders working with club treasurers.
On February 22nd the training will be offered at the Clark County WSU Office in Vancouver, WA.

Reservations for one of the training dates can be made here: https://goo.gl/forms/PF1VG3VStIdQHWZa2
WSU Extension programs, employment, and volunteer service are available to all without discrimination. Concerns regarding potential discrimination may be reported through your local Extension office or directly to the WSU Office for Equal Opportunity, web: oeo.wsu.edu, email; oeo@wsu.edu, phone: 509-335-8288. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication or program information or reasonable accommodation should contact the Skamania County WSU Extension Office at 509-427-3932 at least two weeks prior to the event.

4-H Council Meeting
2018-01-08 18:30 - 19:30 | Hegewald Center, 710 SW Rock Creek Drive, Stevenson, 98648, United States
4-H Council Meeting 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Followed immediately by the Horse Leaders Advisory Council
Zoom link released day of.

WSU Extension programs, employment, and volunteer service are available to all without discrimination. Concerns regarding potential discrimination may be reported through your local Extension office or directly to the WSU Office for Equal Opportunity, web: oeo.wsu.edu, email; oeo@wsu.edu, phone: 509-335-8288.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication or program information or reasonable accommodation should contact the Skamania County WSU Extension Office at 509-427-3932 at least two weeks prior to the event.

Office Closed
2018-01-01
The WSU Extension Office will be closed all day. If you need to call or email someone will get back to you during the next office day.
4-H: Email brandt@co.skamania.wa.us or Call 509-427-3932
Agriculture and Natural Resources: Email hannah.brause@wsu.edu or call 509-427-3930

Mandatory Livestock Exhibitors Meeting
2017-12-03 14:00 - 18:00 | Hegewalk Center Auditorium, 710 SW Rock Creek Drive, Stevenson, 98648
This is a mandatory event for livestock exhibitors. The potluck will be from 2- 6 pm. New rules and dates for additional events will be announced.
For more information on this Market Auction and Fair Board event visit http://www.skamaniacounty.org/facilities-rec/homepage/skamania-county-fair-timber-carnival-2/livestock/

New Leader Orientation
2017-12-02 09:00 - 10:30 | Hegewald Center, 710 SW Rock Creek Drive, Stevenson, 98648, United States
New Leader Orientation on December 2nd from 9:00am – 10:30am.
For all new 4-H Club Leaders & Project Leaders.

WSU Extension programs, employment, and volunteer service are available to all without discrimination. Concerns regarding potential discrimination may be reported through your local Extension office or directly to the WSU Office for Equal Opportunity, web: oeo.wsu.edu, email; oeo@wsu.edu, phone: 509-335-8288.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication or program information or reasonable accommodation should contact the Skamania County WSU Extension Office at 509-427-3932 at least two weeks prior to the event.

Office Closed
2017-11-22 - 2017-11-23, 2017-11-09

Equine Intermediate Performance at WA State Fair
2017-09-21 17:00 - 2017-09-24 16:00 | Washington State Fairgrounds, Puyallup
Sept 21 – Intermediate Performance will arrive 5-7 p.m.
Sept 24 – Intermediate Performance will depart beginning at 4 p.m.

Equine Intermediate Harness and Dressage at WA State Fair
2017-09-19 17:00 - 2017-09-21 14:00 | Washington State Fairgrounds, Puyallup
Sept 19 – Intermediate Harness and Dressage will arrive 5-7 p.m.
Sept 21 – Intermediate Harness and Dressage will depart at 2 p.m.

4-H Rabbits/Cavies at WA State Fair
2017-09-15 06:00 - 2017-09-18 18:00 | Washington State Fairgrounds, Puyallup

Equine Senior Western Games at WA State Fair
2017-09-14 17:00 - 2017-09-18 14:00 | Washington State Fairgrounds, Puyallup
Sept 14 – Senior Western Games will arrive 5-7 p.m.
Sept 18 – Senior Western Games will depart at 2 p.m.

4-H Dog Obedience at WA State Fair
2017-09-14 07:00 - 2017-09-24 18:00 | Washington State Fairgrounds, Puyallup
Daily Dog Obedience shows run Sept 14-22; Companionship finals are on Sept. 23-24.

4-H Livestock Showing at WA State Fair
2017-09-14 06:00 - 2017-09-17 18:00 | Washington State Fairgrounds, Puyallup
4-H Livestock includes Beef, Diary, Llama, Sheep, Swine & Goats.

Equine Intermediate Western Games at WA State Fair
2017-09-12 11:00 - 2017-09-14 14:00 | Washington State Fairgrounds, Puyallup
Sept 12 – Intermediate Western Games will arrive 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Sept 14 – Intermediate Western Games will depart at 2 p.m.

National Equine Presentation Contest
2017-09-10 09:00 - 17:00 | Washington State Fairgrounds, Puyallup
Times not final.
