{"id":8842,"date":"2025-09-08T13:58:04","date_gmt":"2025-09-08T20:58:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/stevens\/?page_id=8842"},"modified":"2025-09-08T14:37:05","modified_gmt":"2025-09-08T21:37:05","slug":"e-newsletter-sep-2025","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/stevens\/e-newsletter-sep-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"E-Newsletter Sep 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Top\">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\">September 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=\"aligncenter 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 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"792\" height=\"792\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2013\/12\/Satellite-Farm-Summit-792x792.jpg\" alt=\"Collage image of a field of sunflowers, a field of ripe wheat, and a group of pigs.\" class=\"wp-image-2378\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2013\/12\/Satellite-Farm-Summit-792x792.jpg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2013\/12\/Satellite-Farm-Summit-396x396.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2013\/12\/Satellite-Farm-Summit-198x198.jpg 198w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2013\/12\/Satellite-Farm-Summit-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2013\/12\/Satellite-Farm-Summit-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2013\/12\/Satellite-Farm-Summit.jpg 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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In This Issue<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"#Agriculture\">Agriculture<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong><em>Processing of Acidified Foods Workshop<\/em><\/strong> &#8211; Sept 15th, 9am-4pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Whole Farm Planning<\/em><\/strong> &#8211; Mondays, Sept 22 &#8211; Nov 3rd<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"#master-gardener\">Master Gardeners<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong><em>Congratulations<\/em> <\/strong>&#8211; 7 Newly Certified Master Gardeners!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Master Gardener applications<\/em><\/strong> due September 15th.  Training starts in October. Join us! <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"#4h-happenings\">4-H <\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong><em>Congratulations<\/em><\/strong> to 4-H Youth heading to State Fair<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>New 4-H Year<\/em><\/strong> about to start October 1st<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"#events-calendar\">September Calendar and Resources<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong><em>Hands-On Forest Management Shortcourse<\/em><\/strong> &#8211; October 13-16<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<section  class=\"wsu-section  wsu-border--color-goldfinch\"  >\r\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<\/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\/02\/agriculture.jpg\" alt=\"Agriculture Logo.\" class=\"wp-image-7215\" width=\"140\" height=\"140\" srcset=\"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\" sizes=\"(max-width: 140px) 100vw, 140px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n    <\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Processing of Acidified Foods \u2013 Jams, Jellies, Pickles, BBQ and Hot Sauces<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Monday, September 15th 9 a.m. &#8211; 4 p.m. @ WSU Pend Oreille County Extension in Newport<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This workshop is geared towards small and very small-scale producers of preserves, sauces, dressings, BBQ and hot sauces, and vinegars.<br><br>This workshop will provide the region&#8217;s small and very small-scale food processors with up-to-date information and technical knowledge of the acid\/acidified food product development process for the specialty food industry and how to bring such products to market, targeted to start-up entrepreneurs and food product developers.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--halves\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Agenda<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>What is an Acid\/Acidified Foods?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Microbiological hazards associated with acidified canned foods<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Importance of pH and water activity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>pH of common fruits and vegetables<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Principles of processing of acidified foods<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applicable food safety regulations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Basic aspects of labeling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to complete FDA process filings?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2019\/03\/2019-Sowing-Seeds-3-792x525.png\" alt=\"Row of colorful pressure-canned fruits and veggies\" class=\"wp-image-4091\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2019\/03\/2019-Sowing-Seeds-3-792x525.png 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2019\/03\/2019-Sowing-Seeds-3-396x262.png 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2019\/03\/2019-Sowing-Seeds-3-768x509.png 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2019\/03\/2019-Sowing-Seeds-3.png 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Fee is $30.&nbsp; We will provide refreshments, snacks, materials, and lunch.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/reg.learningstream.com\/reg\/event_page.aspx?ek=0075-0013-92d74b34459b404887c5346dbae6ce90\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button \">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tRegister for Sept 15 class\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The training is subsidized through WSDA-SCBG #12 (2022-2025) titled \u201cEducational Tools for the Small and Very Small Value-Added Specialty Crop Growers and Food Processors\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trainer: Dr. Girish Ganjyal, WSU Extension Food Processing Specialist<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please contact Cathy Blood, <a href=\"mailto:blood@wsu.edu\">blood@wsu.edu<\/a>, if you have any questions about registration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Whole Farm Planning<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mondays, September 22nd through Nov 3rd 6-8 p.m. on Zoom (with regional in-person opportunities)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This fall course will cover a broad range of topics including production and markets for today&#8217;s small farm!  Whether you are just exploring the opportunities available or already have an existing operation, you&#8217;ll learn what it takes to create sustain, and grow a viable small farm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Location: Virtual, statewide with Spanish interpretation<br>Cost: $200 per farm (up to 3 participants).  Scholarships available to anyone for whom the course fee is a barrier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"561\" height=\"561\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/07\/Whole-Farm-Planning-graphic.png\" alt=\"WSU Extension Cultivating Success Mondays online via Zoom \/ Los lunes en linea con Zoom  September 22nd to November 3rd, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. \nWhole Farm Planning\nPlanificacion de Toda la Granja\nFarmer walking down a row between plants in a field.  Logos along the bottom for WSU, Cultivating Success, and a QR code to the https:\/\/www.cultivatingsuccesswa.org\/courseregistration website\" class=\"wp-image-8742\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/07\/Whole-Farm-Planning-graphic.png 561w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/07\/Whole-Farm-Planning-graphic-396x396.png 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/07\/Whole-Farm-Planning-graphic-198x198.png 198w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 561px) 100vw, 561px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br>For information about our Agriculture program, visit our website:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/stevens\/agriculture\/\">Agriculture | Stevens County<\/a>&nbsp;or contact&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:kathryn.hoogheem@wsu.edu\">Kathryn Hoogheem<\/a>, 509-684-2588<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"#Top\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button \">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tBack to Top\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/section>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<section  class=\"wsu-section  wsu-border--color-crimson\"  >\r\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=\"140\" height=\"140\" 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: 140px) 100vw, 140px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n    <\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7 new Master Gardeners in 2025!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading  wsu-heading--style-marked\">Congratulations on achieving your certification<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--sidebar-left\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<p>These hard-working volunteers have <strong>planted their roots<\/strong> in the community and <strong>blossomed<\/strong> into Stevens County certified Master Gardeners this year!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They put their new skills and knowledge to work, <strong>digging in<\/strong> by helping with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Home and Garden shows<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Answer\/Plant Clinic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;From the Ground Up&#8221; workshop<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Library classes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spring Plant Exchange<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Farmers Market and Fair booths<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/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=\"634\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/09\/Collage-792x634.png\" alt=\"Newly-certified Master Gardeners for 2025.  Left to Right (top row): Rachelle P., Christine G., Sue L., and Left to Right (bottom row):  Jackie G., Sandy D., James P., and Charlene H.\" class=\"wp-image-8847\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/09\/Collage-792x634.png 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/09\/Collage-396x317.png 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/09\/Collage-768x614.png 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/09\/Collage-1536x1229.png 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/09\/Collage.png 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Newly-certified Master Gardeners for 2025. Left to Right (top row): Rachelle P., Christine G., Sue L., and Left to Right (bottom row): Jackie G., Sandy D., James P., and Charlene H.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Their dedication has really <strong>grown<\/strong> throughout the season, and we couldn&#8217;t be more proud of how they&#8217;ve <strong>cultivated<\/strong> their expertise while <strong>branching out<\/strong> to serve our gardening community. <br>These new Master Gardeners are truly the <strong>seeds<\/strong> of positive change in Stevens County!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NEW Master Gardener class starting in October!  <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading  wsu-heading--style-marked\">Applications due September 15th &#8211; only 2 spots left!<\/h4>\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=\"792\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/09\/EMG-Join-us-social-media-graphics-3-792x792.jpg\" alt=\"Extension Master Gardeners teach communities to grow fresh food using research-based techniques.  Join us!  Picture of 3 wheelbarrows filled with harvested vegetables.\" class=\"wp-image-8860\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/09\/EMG-Join-us-social-media-graphics-3-792x792.jpg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/09\/EMG-Join-us-social-media-graphics-3-396x396.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/09\/EMG-Join-us-social-media-graphics-3-198x198.jpg 198w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/09\/EMG-Join-us-social-media-graphics-3-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/09\/EMG-Join-us-social-media-graphics-3.jpg 945w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Extension Master Gardeners teach communities to grow fresh food using research-based techniques. <\/h5>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re passionate about gardening and want to make a positive impact, participating in the WSU Extension Master Gardener Program can be a fulfilling and educational experience. It\u2019s an excellent opportunity to deepen your knowledge, connect with fellow gardening enthusiasts, and give back by sharing your expertise with others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Class starts October 5, 2025. Volunteer as an Extension Master Gardener and serve your community!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/wsu.co1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_6M8tuFgJCYuHrgO\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tJoin Us!  Apply before September 15th!\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\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 has-text-align-left  wsu-heading--style-marked wsu-heading--mark-top\">Find us at the Chewelah Farmers Market<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>September 12th, 11 a.m. &#8211; 3:30 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pressure Canner Gauge testing available!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left  wsu-heading--style-marked wsu-heading--mark-top\">Find us at the Colville Farmers Market<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>September 13th, 9:00 a.m. &#8211; 1:00 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pressure Canner Gauge testing available!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><br>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\/mg-home\/\">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<div class=\"wsu-cta \" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"#Top\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button \">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tBack to Top\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/section>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<section  class=\"wsu-section  wsu-border--color-vineyard\"  >\r\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\">Congratulations to 4-H Youth heading to the State Fair!<\/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=\"611\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/09\/4-H-Dog-showing_cropped-792x611.jpg\" alt=\"4-H Youth Showing their dogs at the Fair\" class=\"wp-image-8848\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/09\/4-H-Dog-showing_cropped-792x611.jpg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/09\/4-H-Dog-showing_cropped-396x306.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/09\/4-H-Dog-showing_cropped-768x593.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/09\/4-H-Dog-showing_cropped-1536x1186.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/09\/4-H-Dog-showing_cropped-2048x1581.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<p>September 30 brings the end of another 4-H year. Local fairs are over and 4-H members showcased their projects in Valley, Hunters, Colville, and Clayton. Several 4-H members are headed to Puyallup to participate in the State 4-H Fair.&nbsp;Congratulations&nbsp;to Megan and Annalee Wood, Keely Wilson, Liam Starkey, Thorin Sargent, Chloe Watkins, and Sharene Ashby who are all going with their dogs. Competing in the livestock judging contest are Hank and Halle Johnson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New 4-H Year starts October 1st<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The new 4-H year starts October 1 and now is a great time to join 4-H. 4-H membership is open to youth ages 5- 18. 4-H empowers youth to reach their full potential, working and learning in partnership with caring adults all while learning valuable life skills. Call Shannon at 509-684-2588 to learn about clubs in your area or starting a 4-H club in your community.<\/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-cta \" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"#Top\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button \">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tBack to Top\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/section>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<section  class=\"wsu-section\"  >\r\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\">September (also see <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/stevens\/events\/\">Events<\/a> page)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sep 1st<\/strong> \u2013 OFFICE CLOSED for Labor Day<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><strong>Sep<\/strong> 8th, 9-11a<\/strong> &#8211; MG Answer\/Plant Clinic Office Hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><strong>Sep<\/strong> 11th, 1-3p<\/strong> \u2013 MG Answer\/Plant Clinic Office Hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><strong>Sep<\/strong> 10th, 4-5p<\/strong> &#8211; Houseplant Care at Colville Library<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><strong>Sep<\/strong> 12th, 11a-3:30p<\/strong> \u2013 MGs at Chewelah Farmers Market<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><strong>Sep<\/strong> 13th, 9a-1p<\/strong> \u2013 MGs at Colville Farmers Market<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><strong>Sep<\/strong> 15th, 9-11a<\/strong> &#8211; MG Answer\/Plant Clinic Office Hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><strong>Sep<\/strong> 15th<\/strong> &#8211; Master Gardener applications DUE!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><strong>Sep<\/strong> 15th, 9-11a<\/strong> &#8211; Processing of Acid\/Acidified Foods Workshop at Pend Oreille Extension office &#8211; Newport, WA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><strong>Sep<\/strong> 22nd, 9-11a<\/strong> &#8211; MG Answer\/Plant Clinic Office Hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><strong>Sep<\/strong> 22nd, 6-8p<\/strong> &#8211; Whole Farm Planning Workshop begins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><strong>Sep<\/strong> 25th, 1-3p<\/strong> \u2013 MG Answer\/Plant Clinic Office Hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><strong>Oct 1st<\/strong><\/strong> \u2013 New 4-H year begins<\/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\">Other Events<\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading wsu-spacing-before--medium\">Visit the WSU Extension Forestry page for several April forestry events in Eastern Washington:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Hands-On Forest Management Shortcourse<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">October 13-16, 2025 in Chewelah, WA. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">9am &#8211; 3:30pm. $100 per family. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn how to grow a healthy, productive, and safe forest. Topics include tree and shrub identification, forest ecology and health, fish &amp; wildlife habitat, forest thinning and harvesting treatments, cultural resources, aesthetics, and management planning.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Class will be classroom-based (morning) and field-based (afternoon). &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Registration and schedule online at <a href=\"https:\/\/forestry.wsu.edu\/\">forestry.wsu.edu<\/a> (coming soon!)<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/forestry.wsu.edu\/northeast-region\/classes-and-events\/\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tForestry Classes &#8211; Northeast Region\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\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    <\/section>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"#Top\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button \">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tBack to Top\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\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=\"#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: 35% 48%\"\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 News\t\t\t<\/a>\t\t<\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\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 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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. 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