{"id":6579,"date":"2025-01-10T15:20:18","date_gmt":"2025-01-10T23:20:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/stevens\/?page_id=6579"},"modified":"2025-05-08T09:42:16","modified_gmt":"2025-05-08T16:42:16","slug":"e-newsletter-jan-2025","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/stevens\/e-newsletter-jan-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"E-Newsletter Jan 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WSU Extension Stevens County Newsletter<\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--sidebar-right\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">January 2025<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Latest news, projects, workshops, free resources, and more. Keep Reading!<\/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=\"alignleft size-medium is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/01\/WSU-EXT-lockup-vert-rgb-small-396x286.png\" alt=\"WSU Extension Logo\" class=\"wp-image-6580\" width=\"193\" height=\"139\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/01\/WSU-EXT-lockup-vert-rgb-small-396x286.png 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/01\/WSU-EXT-lockup-vert-rgb-small.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 193px) 100vw, 193px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row alignnone size-medium wp-image-3325 wsu-row--halves\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"792\" height=\"527\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2018\/01\/winter-3051480_1920-792x527.jpg\" alt=\"Winter landscape with snowy trees around a small pond\" class=\"wp-image-3325\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2018\/01\/winter-3051480_1920-792x527.jpg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2018\/01\/winter-3051480_1920-396x263.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2018\/01\/winter-3051480_1920-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2018\/01\/winter-3051480_1920-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2018\/01\/winter-3051480_1920.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In This Issue<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Agriculture Events<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Agricultural Entrepreneurship and Business Planning class starts Jan 21st<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Livestock in the Woods event at Vetter Farm:&nbsp; Feb 22nd<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Master Gardener News<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>NEW!&nbsp; Weekly &#8220;Perennial Wisdom&#8221; column in the Statesman Examiner<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4-H Happenings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>4-H Enrollment Deadline coming up!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Resources and January Calendar<\/h3>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-card-wrapper wsu-card-wrapper--per-row-4\" >\r\n    \n<article class=\"wsu-card\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-image-frame \">\r\n\t\t<a href=\"#master-gardener\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/02\/master-gardener.png\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/02\/master-gardener.png 246w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/02\/master-gardener-198x198.png 198w\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsizes=\"(max-width: 246px) 100vw, 246px\"\r\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Washington State University Extension Master Gardener Program flower logo\"\r\n\t\t\t\tstyle=\"object-position: 50% 50%\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\/>\r\n\t\t<\/a>\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-card__content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"wsu-title  wsu-font-size--large\">\r\n\t\t\t<a href=\"#master-gardener\">\t\t\t\tMaster Gardener News\t\t\t<\/a>\t\t<\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<a class='wsu-card__link' href=\"#master-gardener\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><\/a><\/article>\n\n<article class=\"wsu-card\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-image-frame \">\r\n\t\t<a href=\"#agriculture\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/02\/agriculture.jpg\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/02\/agriculture.jpg 246w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/02\/agriculture-198x198.jpg 198w\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsizes=\"(max-width: 246px) 100vw, 246px\"\r\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Agriculture Logo.\"\r\n\t\t\t\tstyle=\"object-position: 50% 50%\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\/>\r\n\t\t<\/a>\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-card__content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"wsu-title  wsu-font-size--large\">\r\n\t\t\t<a href=\"#agriculture\">\t\t\t\tAgriculture Events\t\t\t<\/a>\t\t<\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<a class='wsu-card__link' href=\"#agriculture\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><\/a><\/article>\n\n<article class=\"wsu-card\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-image-frame \">\r\n\t\t<a href=\"#4h-happenings\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/02\/4h.jpg\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/02\/4h.jpg 246w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/02\/4h-198x198.jpg 198w\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsizes=\"(max-width: 246px) 100vw, 246px\"\r\n\t\t\t\talt=\"4-H Grows Here with 4-H shamrock logo\"\r\n\t\t\t\tstyle=\"object-position: 50% 50%\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\/>\r\n\t\t<\/a>\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-card__content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"wsu-title  wsu-font-size--large\">\r\n\t\t\t<a href=\"#4h-happenings\">\t\t\t\t4-H Happenings\t\t\t<\/a>\t\t<\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<a class='wsu-card__link' href=\"#4h-happenings\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><\/a><\/article>\n\n<article class=\"wsu-card\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-image-frame \">\r\n\t\t<a href=\"#events-calendar\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/02\/events.jpg\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/02\/events.jpg 246w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/02\/events-198x198.jpg 198w\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsizes=\"(max-width: 246px) 100vw, 246px\"\r\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Aerial photo of Stevens Valley in the summer. The valley is lush and green and the layers of mountains are shades of blue fading into the distance.\"\r\n\t\t\t\tstyle=\"object-position: 50% 50%\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\/>\r\n\t\t<\/a>\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-card__content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"wsu-title  wsu-font-size--large\">\r\n\t\t\t<a href=\"#events-calendar\">\t\t\t\tOther Events, Resources, &amp; Calendar\t\t\t<\/a>\t\t<\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<a class='wsu-card__link' href=\"#events-calendar\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" ><\/a><\/article>\n<\/div>\n\n<section  class=\"wsu-section wsu-width--full wsu-color-background--gray-85 wsu-spacing-after--large\" id=\"master-gardener\" >\r\n    <div class=\"wsu-section__inner wsu-width--content\">    \n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--sidebar-right\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Master Gardener News<\/h2>\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\/54\/2024\/07\/MG-Program-Spirt-Mark2_sm-396x395.png\" alt=\"Washington State University Extension Master Gardener Program flower logo\" class=\"wp-image-6282\" width=\"114\" height=\"114\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2024\/07\/MG-Program-Spirt-Mark2_sm-396x395.png 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2024\/07\/MG-Program-Spirt-Mark2_sm-198x198.png 198w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2024\/07\/MG-Program-Spirt-Mark2_sm.png 401w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 114px) 100vw, 114px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n    <\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Extension Master Gardener Presentations at the Libraries of Stevens County<\/h3>\n\n\n<article class=\"wsu-card  wsu-card--style-horizontal-25\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-image-frame wsu-image--ratio-16-9\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/02\/losc.jpg\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsizes=\"(max-width: 282px) 100vw, 282px\"\r\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Libraries of Stevens County logo.\"\r\n\t\t\t\tstyle=\"object-position: 50% 50%\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\/>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-card__content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wsu-card__content-custom\">\r\n\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\" wsu-font-size--xxmedium\">Starting in February, the Master Gardeners will be presenting a different class each month and traveling to ALL the libraries in the county.&nbsp; Check the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/thelosc.org\/\">LOSC Library website<\/a>&nbsp;for these and other offerings!<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row  wsu-color-background--gray-0 wsu-row--sidebar-left\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Beginning Beekeeping<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Presenter<\/strong>: Suzi Sauvola<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn how to get started with honeybees for the first year of beekeeping (using hives): what you need, the kind of bees that are known to thrive in our area, where to find them, and important things to know.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<ul>\n<li>Feb 12th @ 6:00 p.m. \u2013 Colville Library<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feb 13th @ 2:00 p.m. \u2013 Chewelah Library<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feb 18th @ 2:00 p.m. \u2013 Loon Lake Library<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feb 20th @ 1:00 p.m. \u2013 Kettle Falls Library<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feb 25th @2:00 p.m. \u2013 Northport Library<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feb 27th @ 2:00 p.m. \u2013 Lakeside Library (Nine Mile Falls)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feb 28th @ 1:00 p.m. \u2013 Hunters Library<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row  wsu-color-background--gray-0 wsu-row--sidebar-left\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Milk Jug Greenhouses<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Presenter<\/strong>: Elisabeth Sitts<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Milk jug gardening is the perfect way to kickstart your garden! It\u2019s a cost-effective way to grow strong seedlings, making it easier to monitor their progress and plant them when they\u2019re ready. Learn how to get started with experts from WSU Extension!<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<ul>\n<li>Mar 3rd @ 3:00 p.m. \u2013 Kettle Falls Library<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mar 4th @ 4:00 p.m. \u2013 Colville Library<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mar 6th @ 3:30 p.m. \u2013 Northport Library<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mar 7th @ 3:30 p.m. \u2013 Hunters Library<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mar 10th @4:00 p.m. \u2013 Loon Lake Library<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mar 11th @ 4:00 p.m. \u2013 Chewelah Library<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mar 13th @ 4:00 p.m. \u2013 Lakeside Library (Nine Mile Falls)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row  wsu-color-background--gray-0 wsu-row--sidebar-left\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Firewise Landscaping<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Presenter<\/strong>: Kathy Hansen<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>High on the list of concerns that Northeast Washington residents worry about in the warmer months is the threat of wildfires. Learn how your landscape can be the difference from losing your home or saving your home, and gain greater peace of mind during fire season.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<ul>\n<li>Apr 1st @ 3:30 p.m. \u2013 Lakeside Library (Nine Mile Falls)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apr 2nd @ 6:00 p.m. \u2013 Colville Library<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apr 3rd @ 2:00 p.m. \u2013 Kettle Falls Library<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apr 4th @ 3:30 p.m. \u2013 Northport Library<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apr 8th @11:00 a.m. \u2013 Loon Lake Library<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apr 8th @ 2:00 p.m. \u2013 Chewelah Library<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apr 9th @ 4:00 p.m. \u2013 Hunters Library<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>For more information about Master Gardener programs offered by WSU Extension in Stevens County, visit our website:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/stevens\/gardening\/\">Gardening | Stevens County<\/a>, email:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:linda.teller@wsu.edu\">Linda Teller<\/a>&nbsp;or call 509-684-2588<\/p>\n\n\n<section  class=\"wsu-section wsu-width--full wsu-color-background--gray-85 wsu-spacing-after--large\" id=\"agriculture\" >\r\n    <div class=\"wsu-section__inner wsu-width--content\">    \n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--sidebar-right\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Agriculture News<\/h2>\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-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/01\/Ag-LOGO.png\" alt=\"Agriculture Education Logo.\" class=\"wp-image-6581\" width=\"137\" height=\"119\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n    <\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Livestock in the Woods<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--halves\" >\r\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=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/01\/Livestock-in-the-Woods-Flyer-792x512.png\" alt=\"Livestock in the Woods Event, picture of people in a classroom setting, Learn: Grazing After Fire, Silvopasture, Virtual Fencing, Toxic Forages and More. Vendor booths and door prizes. Feb 22nd 2025, 315 E. Crawford St., Deer Park, WA 99006. 509-684-7579. sccd@stevenscd.org. Doors are open at 8:30 for coffee, pastries, and networking. Event starts at 9am. Lunch is provided with each ticket. Tickets are $25 each pre-ordered, and $30 at the door.\" class=\"wp-image-6595\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/01\/Livestock-in-the-Woods-Flyer-792x512.png 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/01\/Livestock-in-the-Woods-Flyer-396x256.png 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/01\/Livestock-in-the-Woods-Flyer-768x497.png 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/01\/Livestock-in-the-Woods-Flyer-1536x994.png 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/01\/Livestock-in-the-Woods-Flyer.png 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Subjects<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Grazing After Fire<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Silvopasture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Virtual Fencing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Toxic Forages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>and More!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Vendor booths and door prizes!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Feb 22nd, 2025, Doors open at 8:30 for coffee, pastries, and networking, Event starts at 9am.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>315 E. Crawford St., Deer Park, WA&nbsp; 99006<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cost<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>$25 for pre-ordered tickets, $30 at the door (Lunch is provided).<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"http:\/\/www.ticketleap.events\/tickets\/stevens-county-conservation-district\/livestock-in-thewoods\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button \">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tGet Tickets\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Stevens County Conservation District, 509-684-7579,&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:sccd@stevenscd.org\">sccd@stevenscd.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stevens County Noxious Weed Control Board &amp; Stevens County Conservation District Annual Meeting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>February 27th, 2025<br>8:30AM \u2013 4:00PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sheriff\u2019s Ambulance Building 425 N. HWY, Colville, WA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Lunch available for $10- must pre-register!<br>(509) 684-7579,&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:sccd@stevenscd.org\">sccd@stevenscd.org<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Elections for SCCD Board of Supervisors Polls open 10am-2pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Full meeting agenda available at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stevenscountywa.gov\/sccd\">Stevens County&#8217;s website<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keynote Speaker<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Stevens Co. Sheriff Brad Manke on the Sheriff Department\u2019s role in wolf and predator management, as well as updates on restricted and open range laws<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Presentations By<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>WSU Extension \u2013 Weeds on the Farm\/Ranch (Preventing &amp; Monitoring)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wilbur Ellis Agronomist \u2013 Adjuvants In the Tank and Invasive Grasses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SCNWCB \u2013 Weed List Hearing\/Priority Noxious Weed Updates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Updates from local agencies including: DNR, FSA, NRCS, Stevens Co. EMS, and WSU<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Up to 4 WSDA Pesticide Recertification and 7 Master Logger credits available!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t miss the presentation of the 2025 VSP Conservation Farmer of the Year Award!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information about Master Gardener programs offered by WSU Extension in Stevens County, visit our website:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/stevens\/gardening\/\">Gardening | Stevens County<\/a>, email:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:linda.teller@wsu.edu\">Linda Teller<\/a>&nbsp;or call 509-684-2588<\/p>\n\n\n<section  class=\"wsu-section wsu-width--full wsu-color-background--gray-85 wsu-spacing-after--large\" id=\"4h-happenings\" >\r\n    <div class=\"wsu-section__inner wsu-width--content\">    \n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--sidebar-right\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4-H Happenings<\/h2>\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\/54\/2025\/01\/4H-Grows-Here-logo-300dp-square_sm-396x326.jpg\" alt=\"4-H Grows Here with 4-H shamrock logo\" class=\"wp-image-6606\" width=\"142\" height=\"117\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/01\/4H-Grows-Here-logo-300dp-square_sm-396x326.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/01\/4H-Grows-Here-logo-300dp-square_sm.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 142px) 100vw, 142px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n    <\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Youth Herdsmanship Clinic: February 23rd<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All youth showing large and small animals are invited to this clinic on February 23 at 2 pm in the Ag Trade Center (NE WA Fairgrounds). Topics include animal husbandry, choosing the right project animal (confirmation), home care, vaccine schedules\/administration, and info on health\/tools needed at home for your animal project. Sessions presented by local veterinarians. If you have questions contact Ashley at 509-680-1744.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--halves\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"629\" height=\"809\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/02\/YOUTH-HERDSMANSHIP-CLINIC-2025-01-1-002.jpg\" alt=\"Youth Herdsmanship Info Clinic - Animal Husbandry - Choosing the Right Project (Confirmation) - Home Care - Vaccine Schedules\/Administration - Info on Health\/Tools Needed at Home for your Animal Projects All Youth Exhibitors Welcome! FFA, 4-H, Grange &amp; Open! Large &amp; Small Animal Clinic 2pm February 23rd, NEWA Fair Clinic! Presented by our Local Veterinarians - Jenna Barker, DVM - Echo Ridge Veterinary Hospital - Jessica Work, DVM - Deer Park Veterinary Clinic - Cassandra Goode, DVM - Deer Park Veterinary Clinic Northeast WA Ag Trade Center\/ Fairgrounds, Colville, WA\" class=\"wp-image-7192\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/02\/YOUTH-HERDSMANSHIP-CLINIC-2025-01-1-002.jpg 629w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/02\/YOUTH-HERDSMANSHIP-CLINIC-2025-01-1-002-396x509.jpg 396w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 629px) 100vw, 629px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Youth Herdsmanship Info Clinic<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Animal Husbandry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choosing the Right Project (Confirmation)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Home Care<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vaccine Schedules\/Administration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Info on Health\/Tools Needed at Home for your Animal Projects<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>All Youth Exhibitors Welcome! FFA, 4-H, Grange &amp; Open!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Large &amp; Small Animal Clinic 2pm February 23rd, NEWA Fair Clinic!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Presented by our Local Veterinarians<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Jenna Barker, DVM \u2013 Echo Ridge Veterinary Hospital<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jessica Work, DVM \u2013 Deer Park Veterinary Clinic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cassandra Goode, DVM \u2013 Deer Park Veterinary Clinic<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Northeast WA Ag Trade Center\/ Fairgrounds, Colville, WA<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>For information about our 4-H program, visit our website:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/4h\/\">4-H Youth | Stevens County<\/a>&nbsp;or contact&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:sgordon@wsu.edu\">Shannon Rowley<\/a>, 509-684-2588<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--halves\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wsu-container wsu-color-background--gray-85 wsu-spacing-top--xxmedium wsu-spacing-bottom--xmedium wsu-spacing-padding-left--xmedium\" id=\"events-calendar\">\r\n    \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Events Calendar<\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading wsu-spacing-before--sxxsmall\">February<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>February 12th, 6pm<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Beginning Beekeeping at Colville Library<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>February 13th, 2pm<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Beginning Beekeeping at Chewelah Library<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>February 18th, 2pm<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Beginning Beekeeping at Loon Lake Library<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>February 19th, 4-7pm<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 MG Basic Training class (for registrants only)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>February 20th, 1pm<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Beginning Beekeeping at Kettle Falls Library<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>February 22nd, 9am<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 \u201cLivestock in the Woods\u201d at Deer Park Fire Station on Crawford Street<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>February 23rd, 2pm&nbsp;<\/strong>\u2013 \u201cYouth Herdmanship Clinic\u201d at Ag Trade Center, NEWA Fairgrounds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>February 25th, 2pm<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Beginning Beekeeping at Northport Library<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>February 27th, 8:30am-4pm<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Stevens Co Noxious Weed Board\/Conservation District ANNUAL MEETING at Sheriff\u2019s Ambulance Building (425 N Hwy)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>February 27th, 2pm<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Beginning Beekeeping at Lakeside (Nine Mile Falls) Library<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>February 28th, 1pm<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Beginning Beekeeping at Hunters Library<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wsu-container wsu-color-background--gray-85 wsu-spacing-top--xxmedium wsu-spacing-bottom--xmedium wsu-spacing-padding-left--xmedium\" >\r\n    \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Resources<\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-spacing-before--xsmall wsu-row--halves\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/stevens\/agriculture\/farmer-assistance-request-form\/\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tFarmer Assistance Request\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"mailto:AskaMasterGardener@stevensmg.org\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tAsk A Master Gardener (Submit Questions)\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/StevensCo.MasterGardeners\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tMaster Gardeners Facebook Page\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/evergreenthumb.mastergardenerfoundation.org\/episodes\/\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tThe Evergreen Thumb Podcast\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n        <div id=\"cahnrs-back-to-top\" class=\"cahnrs-back-to-top\" hidden aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            <a id=\"cahnrs-back-to-top-btn\" class=\"cahnrs-back-to-top__btn\" href=\"#product-top\" aria-label=\"Back to top\">\n                <span class=\"cahnrs-back-to-top__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2191<\/span>\n                <span class=\"cahnrs-back-to-top__label\">Back to top<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WSU Extension Stevens County Newsletter JANUARY 2025 Latest news, projects, workshops, free resources, and more. 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