{"id":9763,"date":"2026-07-14T16:41:26","date_gmt":"2026-07-14T23:41:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/stevens\/?page_id=9763"},"modified":"2026-07-14T16:50:08","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T23:50:08","slug":"e-newsletter-july-2026","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/stevens\/e-newsletter-july-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"E-Newsletter July 2026"},"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\">July 2026<\/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<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Happy 250th Birthday, United States!<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"792\" height=\"623\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/07\/USA-Flag-792x623.jpg\" alt=\"United State Flag on a flagpole\" class=\"wp-image-9768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/07\/USA-Flag-792x623.jpg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/07\/USA-Flag-396x312.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/07\/USA-Flag-768x604.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/07\/USA-Flag.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\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=\"#News\">Extension Office News<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Photos from Farewell Open House &amp; WSU celebration of Debra Hansen&#8217;s career!<\/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>Answer Booths and Canner Gauge Testing at Farmers Markets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Join Us!  2026-2027 Master Gardener applications now being accepted<\/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>Stevens County Fairs &#8211; registration information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"#events-calendar\">July Calendar and Resources<\/a><\/h3>\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-card-wrapper wsu-card-wrapper--per-row-4\" >\r\n    \n<article class=\"wsu-card wsu-spacing-top--medium wsu-spacing-before--xmedium\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-image-frame \">\r\n\t\t<a href=\"#News\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/01\/WSU-EXT-lockup-vert-rgb-small.png\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/01\/WSU-EXT-lockup-vert-rgb-small.png 400w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/01\/WSU-EXT-lockup-vert-rgb-small-396x286.png 396w\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\"\r\n\t\t\t\talt=\"WSU Extension Logo\"\r\n\t\t\t\tstyle=\"object-position: 50% 50%\"\r\n\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=\"#News\">\t\t\t\tExtension 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=\"#News\" 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\/>\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 Gardeners\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=\"#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\/>\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\/>\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-crimson\"  >\r\n        \n<section  class=\"wsu-section wsu-width--full wsu-color-background--gray-85 wsu-spacing-after--large\" id=\"News\" >\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\">Extension 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\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"400\" height=\"289\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/01\/WSU-EXT-lockup-vert-rgb-small.png\" alt=\"WSU Extension Logo\" class=\"wp-image-6580\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/01\/WSU-EXT-lockup-vert-rgb-small.png 400w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/01\/WSU-EXT-lockup-vert-rgb-small-396x286.png 396w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n    <\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading  wsu-heading--style-marked\">WSU announces Stevens County Extension Director&#8217;s retirement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Read the article published by the WSU College of Agriculture Human and Natural Resource Sciences newsletter:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/news.cahnrs.wsu.edu\/article\/wsu-rural-community-development-leader-to-retire\/\">WSU rural community development leader to retire | CAHNRS News | Washington State University<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading  wsu-heading--style-marked\">Gallery of Photos from the retirement party held on June 25th<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"792\" height=\"531\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/07\/Cake-1-792x531.jpg\" alt=\"White sheet cake with crimson and gray edging, WSU Cougar Head logo and the 4-H and Master Gardener logos.  Text reads: &quot;Happy Retirement, Debra. We Will Miss You!&quot;\" class=\"wp-image-9777\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/07\/Cake-1-792x531.jpg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/07\/Cake-1-396x266.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/07\/Cake-1-768x515.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/07\/Cake-1.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Happy Retirement, Debra.  We Will Miss You!  Cake from the retirement party.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"792\" height=\"647\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/07\/4-powerful-women-ShellyShort-MargaretVrebrock-LindaMcLean-DebraHansen-792x647.jpg\" alt=\"4 women standing in a lobby: from Left to Right, Washington Senator Shelly Short, WSU Extension Director for Chelan\/Douglas County Margaret Viebrock, WSU Extension Director for Colville Reservation Linda McLean, and Debra Hansen.\" class=\"wp-image-9780\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/07\/4-powerful-women-ShellyShort-MargaretVrebrock-LindaMcLean-DebraHansen-792x647.jpg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/07\/4-powerful-women-ShellyShort-MargaretVrebrock-LindaMcLean-DebraHansen-396x324.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/07\/4-powerful-women-ShellyShort-MargaretVrebrock-LindaMcLean-DebraHansen-768x627.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/07\/4-powerful-women-ShellyShort-MargaretVrebrock-LindaMcLean-DebraHansen.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Movers and Shakers:  Left to Right, WA Senator Shelly Short, WSU Extension Director for Chelan\/Douglas County Margaret Viebrock, WSU Extension Director for Colville Reservation Linda McLean, and Debra Hansen.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"792\" height=\"476\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/07\/Local-bread-Cougar-Gold-cheese-Cosmic-Crisp-apples-792x476.jpg\" alt=\"Some food served on WSU themed platters:  locally baked Sourdough bread, Cougar Gold Cheese, and Cosmic Crisp apples (variety created by WSU researchers)\" class=\"wp-image-9778\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/07\/Local-bread-Cougar-Gold-cheese-Cosmic-Crisp-apples-792x476.jpg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/07\/Local-bread-Cougar-Gold-cheese-Cosmic-Crisp-apples-396x238.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/07\/Local-bread-Cougar-Gold-cheese-Cosmic-Crisp-apples-768x462.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/07\/Local-bread-Cougar-Gold-cheese-Cosmic-Crisp-apples.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Some food served on WSU themed platters:  locally baked Sourdough bread, Cougar Gold Cheese, and Cosmic Crisp apples (variety created by WSU researchers)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"792\" height=\"947\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/07\/The-Dream-Team-June-2026-792x947.jpg\" alt=\"Team photo on Debra Hansen's last day as Director of WSU Stevens County Extension office.  Left to Right: Kathryn Hoogheem, Agriculture Educator; Debra Hansen, Director; Linda Teller, Master Gardener Coordinator; Shannon Rowley, 4-H Coordinator\" class=\"wp-image-9781\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/07\/The-Dream-Team-June-2026-792x947.jpg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/07\/The-Dream-Team-June-2026-396x474.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/07\/The-Dream-Team-June-2026-768x919.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/07\/The-Dream-Team-June-2026.jpg 836w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Team photo on Debra Hansen&#8217;s last day as Director of WSU Stevens County Extension office. Left to Right: Kathryn Hoogheem, Agriculture Educator; Debra Hansen, Director; Linda Teller, Master Gardener Coordinator; Shannon Rowley, 4-H Coordinator<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"792\" height=\"592\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/07\/Two-Legends-792x592.jpg\" alt=\"Two legends of the WSU Extension world, both serving more than 25 years:  Stevens County Director Debra Hansen and Chelan\/Douglas Counties Director Margaret Viebrock\" class=\"wp-image-9779\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/07\/Two-Legends-792x592.jpg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/07\/Two-Legends-396x296.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/07\/Two-Legends-768x574.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/07\/Two-Legends.jpg 1428w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Two legends of the WSU Extension world, both serving more than 25 years:  Stevens County Director Debra Hansen and Chelan\/Douglas Counties Director Margaret Viebrock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"792\" height=\"919\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/07\/Kathryn-Dean-and-Linda-M-792x919.jpg\" alt=\"WSU Stevens County Extension Agriculture Educator Kathryn Hoogheem, Stevens County Conservation District Manager Dean Hellie, and WSU Extension Colville Reservation Director Linda McLean chatting together at Debra Hansen's Retirement Party\" class=\"wp-image-9774\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/07\/Kathryn-Dean-and-Linda-M-792x919.jpg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/07\/Kathryn-Dean-and-Linda-M-396x459.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/07\/Kathryn-Dean-and-Linda-M-768x891.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/07\/Kathryn-Dean-and-Linda-M.jpg 862w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">WSU Stevens County Extension Agriculture Educator Kathryn Hoogheem, Stevens County Conservation District Manager Dean Hellie, and WSU Extension Colville Reservation Director Linda McLean chatting together<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"792\" height=\"613\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/07\/More-Gifts-792x613.jpg\" alt=\"Flowers and Gifts brought to Debra Hansen's Retirement Party\" class=\"wp-image-9782\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/07\/More-Gifts-792x613.jpg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/07\/More-Gifts-396x307.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/07\/More-Gifts-768x594.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/07\/More-Gifts.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Flowers and Gifts brought to Debra Hansen&#8217;s Retirement<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"792\" height=\"862\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/07\/Andrew-Engell-792x862.jpg\" alt=\"Debra Hansen chatting with Washington State Representative Andrew Engell at Debra's retirement party\" class=\"wp-image-9773\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/07\/Andrew-Engell-792x862.jpg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/07\/Andrew-Engell-396x431.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/07\/Andrew-Engell-768x836.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/07\/Andrew-Engell.jpg 919w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Debra Hansen chatting with Washington State Representative Andrew Engell.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"792\" height=\"965\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/07\/Debra-preparing-for-retirement-party-6-25-792x965.jpg\" alt=\"Debra Hansen standing in the door of her office on her last day.  Balloons in WSU colors are attached to the doorway.\" class=\"wp-image-9775\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/07\/Debra-preparing-for-retirement-party-6-25-792x965.jpg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/07\/Debra-preparing-for-retirement-party-6-25-396x482.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/07\/Debra-preparing-for-retirement-party-6-25-768x935.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/07\/Debra-preparing-for-retirement-party-6-25.jpg 821w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Debra Hansen standing in her office doorway on her last day as Director of WSU Stevens County Extension.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information about WSU Stevens County Extension programs, visit our website:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/stevens\/\">WSU Stevens County Extension Home<\/a>, email:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:extensionstevens@wsu.edu\">Stevens Co Extension email<\/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-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<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Answer Clinic at Farmers Market Booths and Pressure Canner Gauge Testing!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Find our Booth at the Farmers Markets on the following dates:<\/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  wsu-heading--style-marked\">Chewelah Farmers Market<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fridays, 11:00 a.m. &#8211; 3:30 p.m.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>July 10 &amp; 24<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aug 7 &amp; 21<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sep 4 &amp; 18<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"792\" height=\"633\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2024\/07\/Sheree-Elisabeth-talking-to-customer-792x633.jpg\" alt=\"Master Gardener booth at Chewelah Farmers Market. 2 Master Gardeners answering a question for a visitor to the booth.\" class=\"wp-image-6263\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2024\/07\/Sheree-Elisabeth-talking-to-customer-792x633.jpg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2024\/07\/Sheree-Elisabeth-talking-to-customer-396x316.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2024\/07\/Sheree-Elisabeth-talking-to-customer-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2024\/07\/Sheree-Elisabeth-talking-to-customer.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sheree and Elisabeth chat with a customer at Chewelah Farmers Market<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading  wsu-heading--style-marked\">Colville Farmers Market<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. &#8211; 1:00 p.m.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>July 11 &amp; 25<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aug 8 &amp; 22<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sep 5 &amp; 19<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"792\" height=\"597\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/08\/IMG_1978-792x597.jpg\" alt=\"Booth at Colville Farmers Market with Master Gardener Kati and Food Safety Advisor Bonnie.\" class=\"wp-image-8815\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/08\/IMG_1978-792x597.jpg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/08\/IMG_1978-396x298.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/08\/IMG_1978-768x579.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/08\/IMG_1978-1536x1158.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/08\/IMG_1978-2048x1543.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Kati and Bonnie working the Colville Farmers Market<\/figcaption><\/figure>\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\">Washington Green School and Master Gardener Training, 2026-2027 school year<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading  wsu-heading--style-marked\">Registration opens August 15th!  Now accepting applications!<\/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\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/stevens\/mg-home\/join-us\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"792\" height=\"792\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/07\/Join-us-social-media-graphic-3-792x792.jpg\" alt=\"Gardening with Purpose - Train with Experts and Support Sustainability  Join Us!\" class=\"wp-image-9787\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/07\/Join-us-social-media-graphic-3-792x792.jpg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/07\/Join-us-social-media-graphic-3-396x396.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/07\/Join-us-social-media-graphic-3-198x198.jpg 198w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/07\/Join-us-social-media-graphic-3-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2026\/07\/Join-us-social-media-graphic-3.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Love gardening? Want to meet great people and give back to your community? Join the WSU Extension Master Gardener Program and gain science-based knowledge from WSU experts.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<p>We are your neighbors and members of your communities. Our priorities inform our efforts to create a more resilient Washington. We are actively engaged in teaching research-based gardening and environmental stewardship practices.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/mastergardener.wsu.edu\/who-we-are\/50-years\/\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tLearn About Our History\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stevens County program<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Course Schedule runs from October 5th thru February 28th.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Requirements for Master Gardener Certification:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Complete the &#8220;Washington Gardener Certificate&#8221; curriculum (all online)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participate in Local Volunteer Training (in-person hands-on workshops) which are held approximately once a month<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create a 15-minute student presentation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work 40 volunteer hours internship<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/stevens\/mg-home\/join-us\/\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tMore Details and FAQ\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\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  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 wsu-heading--style-marked\">Stevens County Fairs<\/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=\"999\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/07\/fair2-792x999.jpg\" alt=\"Signpost in bucket. display at fair\" class=\"wp-image-8736\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/07\/fair2-792x999.jpg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/07\/fair2-396x499.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/07\/fair2-768x968.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/07\/fair2-1218x1536.jpg 1218w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/07\/fair2-1624x2048.jpg 1624w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/07\/fair2-scaled.jpg 2031w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column wsu-spacing-padding-left--xmedium wsu-spacing-padding-right--xxmedium wsu-spacing-top--xmedium\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<p>Fair season is just around the corner. They give our 4-H youth the opportunity to show their project work for the year. Fairs aren&#8217;t just for kids &#8211; anyone can enter exhibits to share. Below are links to fairs in Stevens County. We have Valley and Hunters Fair Books available in our office. Make sure to read rules and policies of each fair for your exhibits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Valley Fair \u2013 August 8.<\/strong>&nbsp; Animal registrations are due by July24. Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/valleycommunityfair.weebly.com\/\">August 8, 2026 &#8211; Home<\/a>&nbsp;for more information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hunters Fair \u2013 August 15.<\/strong>&nbsp;Pre-registrations for animals are due by July 27. All other entries due by August 9. Visit for <a href=\"https:\/\/hunterscommunityfair.com\/\">Hunters Community &amp; 4-H Fair<\/a>&nbsp;more information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>NE WA Fair \u2013 August 27-30.<\/strong>&nbsp;Fair Books are out and online registration is open. Animal entries are due July 1 and still life due August 10. Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stevenscountywa.gov\/20849\/northeast-washington-fair-grounds\">Northeast Washington Fair Grounds &#8211; Stevens County WA<\/a>&nbsp;for books and online registration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Clayton Community Fair \u2013 August 28-30.<\/strong>&nbsp;Fair books and other information is available online at <a href=\"https:\/\/claytoncommunityfair.com\/\">Clayton Community Fair<\/a>. Animal registrations due by July 21 and all other entries area du by August 1.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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\">July\/Aug (also see <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/stevens\/events\/\">Events<\/a> page)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Jul 16<\/strong> &#8211; Master Gardener Answer\/Plant Clinic, 1-3pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Jul 20<\/strong> &#8211; Master Gardener Answer\/Plant Clinic, 9-11am<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Jul 23<\/strong> &#8211; Master Gardener Answer\/Plant Clinic, 1-3pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Jul 24<\/strong> &#8211; MG booth at Chewelah Farmers Market 11a-3:30pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Jul 25<\/strong> &#8211; MG booth at Colville Farmers Market 9am-1pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Jul 27<\/strong> &#8211; Master Gardener Answer\/Plant Clinic, 9-11am<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Jul 30<\/strong> &#8211; Master Gardener Answer\/Plant Clinic, 1-3pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aug 3<\/strong> &#8211; Master Gardener Answer\/Plant Clinic, 9-11am<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aug 6<\/strong> &#8211; Master Gardener Answer\/Plant Clinic, 1-3pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aug 7<\/strong> &#8211; MG booth at Chewelah Farmers Market 11a-3:30pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aug 8<\/strong> &#8211; MG booth at Colville Farmers Market 9am-1pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aug 8<\/strong> &#8211; Valley Fair<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aug 10<\/strong> &#8211; Master Gardener Answer\/Plant Clinic, 9-11am<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aug 13<\/strong> &#8211; Master Gardener Answer\/Plant Clinic, 1-3pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aug 15<\/strong> &#8211; Hunters Fair<\/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<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\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/stevens\/contact\/\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tGeneral Stevens County Extension Contact Form\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=\"#News\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/01\/WSU-EXT-lockup-vert-rgb-small.png\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/01\/WSU-EXT-lockup-vert-rgb-small.png 400w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/01\/WSU-EXT-lockup-vert-rgb-small-396x286.png 396w\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\"\r\n\t\t\t\talt=\"WSU Extension Logo\"\r\n\t\t\t\tstyle=\"object-position: 50% 50%\"\r\n\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=\"#News\">\t\t\t\tExtension 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=\"#News\" 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\/>\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 Gardeners\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=\"#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\/>\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 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