{"id":9848,"date":"2026-08-05T16:53:20","date_gmt":"2026-08-05T23:53:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/stevens\/?page_id=9848"},"modified":"2026-08-05T17:11:53","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T00:11:53","slug":"e-newsletter-aug-2026","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/stevens\/e-newsletter-aug-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"E-Newsletter Aug 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\">Aug 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\">It&#8217;s Fair month!<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2019\/07\/DSCN9036-scaled-e1785974287590.jpg\" alt=\"Connor S. holds Grand Champion ribbon inside the 4-H building at fair.\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Connor S. holds Grand Champion ribbon inside the 4-H building at fair.<\/figcaption><\/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>Wildfires Support and Resources<\/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>Now accepting applications for <strong>2026-2027<\/strong> Master Gardener program training &#8211; Registration opens <strong>August 15th<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"#Agriculture\">Agriculture <\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Explore Your Farm Dreams &#8211; <strong>August 17th<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Whole Farm Planning &#8211; <strong>Sept 21st &#8211; Nov 2nd<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"#Forestry\">Forestry<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Online Coached Planning &#8211; Forest Stewardship Shortcourse &#8211; <strong>Sep 23rd &#8211; Nov 18th<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"#events-calendar\">August 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\">\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=\"#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\/>\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=\"#Forestry\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2020\/10\/Coached-planning-2020-scaled-1-e1767247005991.jpg\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2020\/10\/Coached-planning-2020-scaled-1-e1767247005991.jpg 2086w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2020\/10\/Coached-planning-2020-scaled-1-e1767247005991-396x324.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2020\/10\/Coached-planning-2020-scaled-1-e1767247005991-792x648.jpg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2020\/10\/Coached-planning-2020-scaled-1-e1767247005991-768x628.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2020\/10\/Coached-planning-2020-scaled-1-e1767247005991-1536x1257.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2020\/10\/Coached-planning-2020-scaled-1-e1767247005991-2048x1676.jpg 2048w\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsizes=\"(max-width: 2086px) 100vw, 2086px\"\r\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Two people looking at a tree and taking measurements.\"\r\n\t\t\t\tstyle=\"object-position: 53% 67%\"\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=\"#Forestry\">\t\t\t\tForestry 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=\"#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\">Wildfires Support and Resources<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Wildfires in the northeastern counties of Washington State have affected individuals and families throughout our region, causing evacuations, property loss, disruptions, and uncertainty. During times like these, our community\u2019s strength is found in the way we care for one another.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To help provide immediate assistance, we invite those in need to connect with available support resources and encourage those who are able to consider helping others through community giving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below are links to many different resources, especially for people with livestock.  Also included is the contact information for a variety of governmental and tribal agencies that may be of asistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Stevens &amp; Tri-County area: <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/stevens\/fire-preparedness\/forest-fire-resources\/\">Emergency Resources | Stevens County | WSU<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stevens &amp; Tri-County area: <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/stevens\/fire-preparedness\/hyper-reach\/\">Hyper-Reach &amp; Emergency Relief | Stevens County | WSU<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stevens, Tri-County, Tribal Contact Info, etc.: <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/stevens\/fire-preparedness\/current-news\/\">Current News | Stevens County | WSU<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spokane County: \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/spokane.wsu.edu\/emergency-support-resources\/#community-resources\">Emergency Support Resources | WSU Spokane<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\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<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\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"792\" height=\"589\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/10\/KathyH_LindaTh_Justina-792x589.jpeg\" alt=\"2 Master Gardener students learning about Plant Identification in the Stevens County Master Gardener training class\" class=\"wp-image-8937\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/10\/KathyH_LindaTh_Justina-792x589.jpeg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/10\/KathyH_LindaTh_Justina-396x295.jpeg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/10\/KathyH_LindaTh_Justina-768x572.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/10\/KathyH_LindaTh_Justina-1536x1143.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/10\/KathyH_LindaTh_Justina-2048x1524.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">2 Master Gardener students learning about Plant Identification in the Stevens County Master Gardener training class<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"792\" height=\"477\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/06\/WGS_wordmark_Stacked-792x477.jpg\" alt=\"Washington Green School logo\" class=\"wp-image-8590\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/06\/WGS_wordmark_Stacked-792x477.jpg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/06\/WGS_wordmark_Stacked-396x239.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/06\/WGS_wordmark_Stacked-768x463.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/06\/WGS_wordmark_Stacked.jpg 891w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta  wsu-text-align--center\" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/stevens\/mg-home\/join-us\/\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button \">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tJoin the Stevens County Master Gardeners!\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\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 2026-2027 program<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Course Schedule : October 5th thru February 28th.<br>(3 weeks learning, 1 week off -&gt; 2 weeks off in December)<\/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\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\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<\/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-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  wsu-heading--style-marked\">WSU Cultivating Success Courses<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--halves\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<p>Support for these 2026 courses comes from the\u00a0Extension Foundation Agriprospects Workforce Development Network Grant and the USDA American Rescue Plan Technical Assistance Investment Program.<\/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=\"173\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/01\/Cultivating-Success-BannerFullColor_crop-792x173.png\" alt=\"Cultivating Success Trademark logo, Sustainable Small Farms Education\" class=\"wp-image-6582\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/01\/Cultivating-Success-BannerFullColor_crop-792x173.png 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/01\/Cultivating-Success-BannerFullColor_crop-396x86.png 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/01\/Cultivating-Success-BannerFullColor_crop-768x167.png 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2025\/01\/Cultivating-Success-BannerFullColor_crop.png 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><\/figure>\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--sidebar-right\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Explore Your Farm Dreams<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Interested in starting a small farm? Wonder what it would take, and if you\u2019re ready? Whether you\u2019re in the planning stages or have just begun, this 3hr self-paced online class is designed to help you explore the development of a small farm enterprise and create a plan of action for achieving your small farm goals.<br><em>Spanish course available this fall! \u00a1Curso de espa\u00f1ol disponible este oto\u00f1o!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Online Self-paced Course Launch:<\/strong> August 17th, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Live Course Date:<\/strong> Zoom Farmer Panel August 17th 6-7pm PDT<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cost:<\/strong> $15<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/cultivatingsuccess.wsu.edu\/explore-your-farm-dreams-2\/\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tLearn More and Register\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Course Topics<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Washington Small Farms Overview<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What is Sustainable Agriculture?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personal Inventory and Resource Review<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Farmer Panel: Surviving the First Years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enterprise Exploration &amp; Action Planning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Resources &amp; Upcoming Opportunities<\/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<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\">Whole Farm Planning<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Cultivating Success\u2122: Whole Farm Planning will walk you through a step-by-step process, to help you prepare a well thought out plan for your land, life, and farm business. Learn how to use a whole\u00a0system\u00a0lens to create a living plan for your small farm future. Classes will meet weekly through Zoom, in an online classroom environment and you will be able to connect with a statewide community of other aspiring farm planners.\u00a0Leave with\u00a0tools for\u00a0decision\u00a0making and a road map to plan for your farming endeavors. Includes many opportunities for networking and community building in smaller breakout groups too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Course dates: <strong>Mondays\u00a06-8 p.m., Sept. 21<sup>st\u00a0<\/sup>&#8211; Nov. 2nd, 2026<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Online course classroom through Zoom with regional in person opportunities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cost: <strong>$200 per farm<\/strong> (up to 3 participants)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spanish interpretation provided<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cultivatingsuccess.wsu.edu\/cultivating-success-scholarship-application\/\">Scholarships<\/a>\u00a0are available for anyone for\u00a0whom\u00a0the course fee is a barrier<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/cultivatingsuccess.wsu.edu\/whole-farm-planning\/\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tLearn More and Register\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Course Topics<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Washington Small Farms Overview<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What is Sustainable Agriculture?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personal Inventory and Resource Review<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Farmer Panel: Surviving the First Years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enterprise Exploration &amp; Action Planning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Resources &amp; Upcoming Opportunities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>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-goldfinch\"  >\r\n        \n<section  class=\"wsu-section wsu-width--full wsu-color-background--gray-85 wsu-spacing-after--large\" id=\"Forestry\" >\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\">Forestry &#8211; Eastern Region<\/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-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/54\/2020\/10\/Coached-planning-2020-scaled-1-792x528.jpg\" alt=\"Two people looking at a tree.\" class=\"wp-image-5222\" width=\"226\" height=\"148\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n    <\/div><\/section>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--sidebar-right\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading  wsu-heading--style-marked\">Online Coached Planning &#8211; Forest Stewardship Shortcourse<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Forest, Your Vision:  <br>Creating A Forest Management Plan for Your Objectives<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re a long-time forest owner or just taking the first steps to managing your forest, this 9-week program is dedicated to giving you the knowledge and expertise needed to craft your own forest management plan. From goals focused on timber production and harvest to aesthetics and wildlife, we will help you turn your vision into a detailed, action-oriented roadmap for managing your woods.  More details: <a href=\"https:\/\/forestry.wsu.edu\/northeast-region\/classes-and-events\/ewacp\/\">Eastern WA Online Coached Planning \u2013 Forest Stewardship<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Dates:<\/strong>  Wednesdays, Sept 23rd through Nov 18th (via Zoom)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Time:<\/strong>  2:00 &#8211; 4:30 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>All-Day, In-Person Field Day:<\/strong>  one in-person field trip will be hosted at one of the participants\u2019 properties (TBD) located in Eastern Washington.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Where: <\/strong> This course is available via Zoom meeting room, except for one in-person field trip that will be hosted at one of the participants\u2019 properties (May 23, 2026) located in Eastern Washington.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cost:<\/strong>\u00a0  $162 (limited to 30 families)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta  wsu-text-align--center\" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/eastern-washington-online-coached-planning-forest-stewardship-short-course-tickets-1994241599307?aff=oddtdtcreator\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tRegister Online\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What You Can Expect to Learn:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the span of 9 weeks this course will tackle a wide range of management goals that a forest landowner may have. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Learn how to properly ID and age the tree species in your forest.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn about diagnosing pests and diseases that may pose harm to your trees.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understand the soils and water dynamics in your woods.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Know when to plant vs. when to remove trees, where to get seeds&#8230;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn how to enhance, promote and create habitat for wildlife.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understand what to do if you discover historical or cultural resources on your property.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get to know forestry professionals and how to engage when preparing for a timber harvest.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn to maintain roads and trails.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understand how to map your woods using online resources.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create a forest management plan.<\/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\n<p>For information about our Forestry program, visit our website:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/stevens\/agriculture\/\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/forestry.wsu.edu\/northeast-region\/\">Extension Forestry, Eastern Washington<\/a>&nbsp;or contact&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:joshua.cardin@wsu.edu\">Joshua Cardin<\/a>, 509-308-8224<\/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\">August (also see <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/stevens\/events\/\">Events<\/a> page)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Aug 6<\/strong> &#8211; Master Gardener Answer\/Plant Clinic, 1-3pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aug 7-8<\/strong> &#8211; <strong>Valley Fair<\/strong> @ Valley Fairgrounds<\/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 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; <strong>Hunters Comm Fair<\/strong> @ Hunters Fairgrounds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aug 17<\/strong> &#8211; Master Gardener Answer\/Plant Clinic, 9-11am<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aug 17<\/strong> &#8211; Explore Your Farm Dream &#8211; Zoom Mtg, 6-7pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aug 20<\/strong> &#8211; Master Gardener Answer\/Plant Clinic, 1-3pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aug 21<\/strong> &#8211; MG booth at Chewelah Farmers Market 11a-3:30pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aug 22<\/strong> &#8211; MG booth at Colville Farmers Market 9am-1pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aug 24<\/strong> &#8211; Master Gardener Answer\/Plant Clinic, 9-11am<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aug 27-30<\/strong> &#8211; <strong>NE WA Fair<\/strong> @ Colville Fairgrounds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aug 28-30<\/strong> &#8211; <strong>Clayton Comm Fair <\/strong>@ Clayton Fairgrounds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aug 31<\/strong> &#8211; Master Gardener Answer\/Plant Clinic, 9-11am<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sep 3<\/strong> &#8211; Master Gardener Answer\/Plant Clinic, 1-3pm<\/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 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