WSU Extension Stevens County Newsletter

Meat and poultry producers and meat processors:

Join us for this hands-on one-day workshop to learn about composting as a waste strategy to manage offal and other meat processing waste, including producers managing waste from on-farm slaughter. 

The workshop will take place May 21, 2026, beginning at 8:30 am at the WSU Stevens County Extension Office. Space is limited, so pre-registration is required. There is no cost and lunch will be included.

• When: Thursday, May 21, 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
• Where: WSU Stevens County Extension office
  • 986 South Main Street, Suite D, Colville, WA
• Cost:  Attendance is FREE! Lunch will be included
• Contact: 509-524-2685 or rachel.wieme@wsu.edu

Forest and Range Owners Field Day – June 27th

An “In the Woods” Educational Event

The Forest and Range Owners Field Day is a practical, hands-on learning event built for everyday landowners!

Whether you have a few wooded acres or a larger piece of land, this event connects you with experts who will walk you through real-world topics like keeping your forest healthy, managing grazing, protecting your land from fire, working with wildlife, and even making the most of your timber. You’ll get straightforward answers to your specific questions, useful tips you can put to work right away, and the confidence to make better decisions about your land. Kids are welcome and will have activities to keep them engaged throughout the day. More than 20,000 families across Washington and Idaho have already attended and walked away better prepared to care for their land — come see what you’ve been missing and take the next step toward becoming a more informed, successful landowner.

This event will be held in Cheney at the Shea Family Ranch, 23405 W Shea Lane, Cheney, WA. More details: Forest and Range Owners Field Day Event Page

For registration, please contact Joshua Cardin, WSU Forestry Extension Program Coordinator: 509-904-4045, joshua.cardin@wsu.edu

• Date: Saturday, June 27th
• Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. – Gates open at 8 a.m.
• Where: Shea Family Ranch -23405 West Shea Lane, Cheney, WA
• Cost:  $30 per person, $40 for a family of two or more
  • Save $10 if you register before June 24th!

What You Can Expect to Learn:

A detailed schedule of presentations will be available on June 1st here: Extension Forestry | Washington State University or at your local Extension office.

On-site BBQ lunch to benefit the Future Farmers of America ($10). One free lunch is provided with registration. Additional lunches can be purchased for $10. Or, pack a lunch.