{"id":8970,"date":"2025-12-02T15:01:31","date_gmt":"2025-12-02T23:01:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/stevens\/?page_id=8970"},"modified":"2025-12-02T15:01:31","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T23:01:31","slug":"e-newsletter-nov-dec-2025","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/stevens\/e-newsletter-nov-dec-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"E-Newsletter Nov-Dec 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\">November\/December 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\/2025\/12\/Cows-on-Snowy-Road-792x792.jpg\" alt=\"Cows walking along a snowy road in front of a snowy hillside\" class=\"wp-image-8993\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/12\/Cows-on-Snowy-Road-792x792.jpg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/12\/Cows-on-Snowy-Road-396x396.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/12\/Cows-on-Snowy-Road-198x198.jpg 198w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/12\/Cows-on-Snowy-Road-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/12\/Cows-on-Snowy-Road-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/12\/Cows-on-Snowy-Road.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<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>Pesticide Recertification Event<\/em><\/strong> &#8211; <strong>December 11, <\/strong><br><strong>1-5pm<\/strong> (4 WSDA Credits) In-Person &amp; Zoom options<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"#4h-happenings\">4-H Happenings<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong><em>4-H Awards<\/em><\/strong> &#8211; Congratulations to the 2025 winners!<\/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>Christmas Sock Fundraiser<\/em><\/strong> &#8211; buy fun plant-punny socks to support Gardening Education!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"#events-calendar\">December Calendar and Resources<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong><em>Save the DATE! &#8211; Forester Winter School<\/em><\/strong> &#8211; Feb 7, 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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=\"#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=\"#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=\"#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=\"#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 &amp; Resources\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\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\">Winter 2025 Pesticide Recertification Event<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In-Person and Zoom Option<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4 WSDA Credits Requested<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>When:<\/strong> 12\/11\/2025 1:00-5:00 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Where:<\/strong> 986 S. Main St., Colville, WA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Topic(s):<\/strong> Herbicide Basics, Forestry Herbicide Applications, Why adjuvants are the most important product in the tank, Choosing the right Herbicide in Range &amp; Pasture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>RSVP:<\/strong>&nbsp; 509-684-2588, <a href=\"mailto:kathryn.hoogheem@wsu.edu\">kathryn.hoogheem@wsu.edu<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"792\" height=\"792\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/12\/2025-Advert-792x792.jpg\" alt=\"Winter 2025 Pesticide Recertification Event\nIn-Person and Zoom Option\n4 WSDA Credits Requested\nWhen: 12\/11\/2025 1:00-5:00 p.m.\nWhere: 986 S. Main St., Colville, WA\nTopic(s): Herbicide Basics, Forestry Herbicide Applications, Why adjuvants are the most important product in the tank, Choosing the right Herbicide in Range &amp; Pasture\nRSVP:\u00a0 509-684-2588, kathryn.hoogheem@wsu.edu\" class=\"wp-image-8974\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/12\/2025-Advert-792x792.jpg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/12\/2025-Advert-396x396.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/12\/2025-Advert-198x198.jpg 198w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/12\/2025-Advert-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/12\/2025-Advert.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Winter 2025 Pesticide Recertification Event\nIn-Person and Zoom Option\n4 WSDA Credits Requested\nWhen: 12\/11\/2025 1:00-5:00 p.m.\nWhere: 986 S. Main St., Colville, WA\nTopic(s): Herbicide Basics, Forestry Herbicide Applications, Why adjuvants are the most important product in the tank, Choosing the right Herbicide in Range &amp; Pasture\nRSVP:&nbsp; 509-684-2588, kathryn.hoogheem@wsu.edu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For information about our Agriculture program, visit our website:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/stevens\/agriculture\/\">Agriculture | Stevens County<\/a>\u00a0or contact\u00a0<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-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<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--sidebar-left\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column  wsu-color-background--gray-10\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"792\" height=\"396\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/12\/Combined-WSU-4-H-Logo-White-Background-002-792x396.png\" alt=\"Combined logos for WSU Extension and 4-H\" class=\"wp-image-8979\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/12\/Combined-WSU-4-H-Logo-White-Background-002-792x396.png 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/12\/Combined-WSU-4-H-Logo-White-Background-002-396x198.png 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/12\/Combined-WSU-4-H-Logo-White-Background-002-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/12\/Combined-WSU-4-H-Logo-White-Background-002.png 1250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column  wsu-color-background--gray-10\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4-H Awards<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY, <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">STEVENS COUNTY 4-H PROGRAM<\/h3>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--sidebar-left\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<p>The <strong>2025 Outstanding 4-H Teen<\/strong>&nbsp;was jointly shared by David Jabaay (below) and Jacki Ward (2nd from left), both with Hunters Community 4-H.  Priscilla Greenhagen (far right), with Country 4-H, was recognized with Honorable Mention. Congratulations to all the nominees &#8211; each was truly outstanding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"792\" height=\"1120\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/12\/2025-Outstanding-4-H-Teen-Jabaay-792x1120.jpeg\" alt=\"2025 Outstanding 4-H Teen \" class=\"wp-image-8981\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/12\/2025-Outstanding-4-H-Teen-Jabaay-792x1120.jpeg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/12\/2025-Outstanding-4-H-Teen-Jabaay-396x560.jpeg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/12\/2025-Outstanding-4-H-Teen-Jabaay-768x1086.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/12\/2025-Outstanding-4-H-Teen-Jabaay-1086x1536.jpeg 1086w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/12\/2025-Outstanding-4-H-Teen-Jabaay-1448x2048.jpeg 1448w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/12\/2025-Outstanding-4-H-Teen-Jabaay-scaled.jpeg 1810w\" 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\">2025 Outstanding 4-H Teen<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"792\" height=\"746\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/12\/2025-Outstanding-4-H-Teens-792x746.jpg\" alt=\"2025 Outstanding 4-H Teen Nominees, left to right: Braxton Brown, Jacki Ward, Tristan otter, and Priscilla Greenhagen.\" class=\"wp-image-8980\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/12\/2025-Outstanding-4-H-Teens-792x746.jpg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/12\/2025-Outstanding-4-H-Teens-396x373.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/12\/2025-Outstanding-4-H-Teens-768x723.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/12\/2025-Outstanding-4-H-Teens-1536x1447.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/12\/2025-Outstanding-4-H-Teens-2048x1929.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>2025 Outstanding 4-H Teen Nominees (left to right): Braxton Brown, Jacki Ward, Tristan Otter, and Priscilla Greenhagen.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--sidebar-left\" >\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=\"1056\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/12\/2025-4-H-Leader-of-the-Year-792x1056.jpg\" alt=\"2025 4-H Leader of the Year: Tiffany Frost\" class=\"wp-image-8982\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/12\/2025-4-H-Leader-of-the-Year-792x1056.jpg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/12\/2025-4-H-Leader-of-the-Year-396x528.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/12\/2025-4-H-Leader-of-the-Year-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/12\/2025-4-H-Leader-of-the-Year-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/12\/2025-4-H-Leader-of-the-Year-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/12\/2025-4-H-Leader-of-the-Year-scaled.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<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2025 4-H Leader of the Year<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Tiffany Frost (left) was selected as the <strong>2025 Leader of Year.<\/strong>&nbsp;She has been co-leader of Country Club 4-H for several years. Tiffany places on emphasis on education and providing opportunities for club members. She is a dedicated leader always working \u201cto make the best better.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Record Book<\/strong>&nbsp;certificates went to Tommie Guatney and Mak Hellie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4-H project medals<\/strong>&nbsp;were awarded to Mak Hellie and Miki Hellie for beef and livestock judging. High score judging contest medals were earned by Thorin Sargent (dog), and Breyden Gleave (livestock). Tommie Guatney received medals for beef and high score Public Presentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Leader Years of Service<br><\/strong>Shannon Otter received a five years of service pin and Jean Willey received her 10-year pin. Roberta Mcirvin was recognized for 20-years of service. Twenty-five years of service pins were awarded to Marvin Burgess and Dean and Ina Hellie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Donny Dotts was named the <strong>2025 4-H Supporter of the Year<\/strong>&nbsp;for his many contributions to Camp Princess Pine improvements.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--sidebar-right\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Head, Heart, Hands, and Health Award<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Marvin Burgess was awarded the <strong>Head, Heart, Hands, and Health Award<\/strong>&nbsp;for his tireless support of Stevens County 4-H youth. He has long been a project leader and supporter of youth in the beef project. He is always helping whether it is at Meat \u2018n Good Time or hauling kids and animals to where they need to be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>State Fair <\/strong>attendance certificates were awarded to Hank and Halle Johnson, Megan and Annalee Wood, Liam Starkey, Thorin Sargent, Chloe Atkins, Sharene Ashby, and Tristan Otter.<\/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=\"789\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/12\/2025-Head-Heart-HandsHealth-Award-792x789.jpg\" alt=\"2025 4H Head, Heart, Hands, and Health Award winner: Marvin Burgess (with Hailey Leaden).\" class=\"wp-image-8983\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/12\/2025-Head-Heart-HandsHealth-Award-792x789.jpg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/12\/2025-Head-Heart-HandsHealth-Award-396x395.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/12\/2025-Head-Heart-HandsHealth-Award-198x198.jpg 198w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/12\/2025-Head-Heart-HandsHealth-Award-768x766.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/12\/2025-Head-Heart-HandsHealth-Award-1536x1531.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/12\/2025-Head-Heart-HandsHealth-Award-2048x2042.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><\/figure>\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  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\">GIVING TUESDAY: Support Gardening Education\u2014One Cozy Step at a Time!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading  wsu-heading--style-marked\">Socks with a Purpose\u2014Join the Fundraiser!<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta  wsu-text-align--center\" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.bloomforgoodonlinestore.com\/shop\/?campaignid=11842\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-round\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tShop the Master Gardener Holiday Sock Store!\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center  wsu-align-item--center wsu-font-size--xxmedium\"><strong>$13.99\/pair.  Order before December 15th!<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/12\/2025-MGFWS-Sock-Fundraiser-Landscape.png\" alt=\"Holiday Sock Store supporting Master Gardener Foundation of Washington State.  From Garden Beds to Cozy Threads.  Support the Master Gardener Foundation of Washington State.  Pictures of a Christmas Tree, a Reindeer, and the sock choices available.\" class=\"wp-image-8984\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/12\/2025-MGFWS-Sock-Fundraiser-Landscape.png 940w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/12\/2025-MGFWS-Sock-Fundraiser-Landscape-396x332.png 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/12\/2025-MGFWS-Sock-Fundraiser-Landscape-792x664.png 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/12\/2025-MGFWS-Sock-Fundraiser-Landscape-768x644.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>This season, your feet can do more than stay warm\u2014they can help grow a greener future!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re excited to announce a sock fundraiser&nbsp;benefiting the Master Gardener Foundation of Washington State, in support of the WSU Extension Master Gardener Program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Choose from a variety of fun, cozy socks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Every purchase helps fund education, outreach, and stewardship across Washington<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It\u2019s a simple way to support gardening programs that make a lasting impact in our communities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re gifting or treating yourself, your support helps cultivate knowledge, grow volunteers, and nurture gardens statewide.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What\u2019s not to love? Giving Tuesday is the perfect time to order! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomforgoodonlinestore.com\/shop\/?campaignid=11842\">Shop the fundraiser now<\/a> and help us plant the seeds of tomorrow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\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\/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\"  >\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\">December (also see <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/stevens\/events\/\">Events<\/a> page)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Dec 11<\/strong> &#8211; Winter 2025 Pesticide Recertification Class<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dec 15<\/strong> &#8211; Last day to order Holiday Socks to support the Extension Master Gardener Program of Washington state<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dec 22<\/strong> &#8211; WSU Office Closed (after 10:30am)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dec 24 &amp; 25<\/strong> &#8211; WSU Office Closed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Jan 1<\/strong> &#8211; WSU Office Closed<\/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\">Save the DATE:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Forester Winter School<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">February 7, 2026 at SCC-Colville<\/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=\"#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=\"#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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