WSU Stevens County Extension

10/14/2026

Want to learn how to save seeds? In person and Zoom options available.

10/10/2026

As Stevens County 4-H clubs celebrate National 4-H Week from Oct. 4-10, the Statesman-Examiner looked at one family that has participated in the organization for generations. According to the National 4-H Council, 4-H is a development-oriented organization designed for youth specifically focused on agriculture, leadership, and life skills. Resident Sara Johnson and her three children have been part of the Stevens County 4-H Club for many years.

Johnson said, “My mom moved to Stevens County as a young girl from Montana. She had two sisters, and they grew up riding ponies.” Johnson said that her mom’s family lived in a pretty active area where people would participate in various 4-H events and play days. “She saw busy families taking time to do those events, and so I think that was really instilled in her memory and just a positive thing.” Living in a rural farm area surrounded by animals and neighbors who were involved in 4-H, Johnson said she also associates the organization with positive memories and decided to create her own 4-H club called the Pony Express 4-H Club.

READ FULL STORY: https://www.statesmanexaminer.com/articles/the-legacy-behind-stevens-county%E2%80%99s-4-h-club

10/05/2026

10/03/2026

Get ready to celebrate this year's National 4-H Week from October 3rd - 10th

National 4-H Week starts this Saturday! Join thousands of youth, volunteers, alumni, and supporters by wearing green and showing your 4-H pride.

4-H empowers young people with the skills they need to lead, serve, and succeed. This week, help us celebrate the impact of 4-H across Washington by sharing your green gear, posting photos, and telling your 4-H story.

October 5th – Go Green! 💚
On Monday of National 4-H Week, Go GREEN and show your 4-H state spirit! A simple, cohesive way for youth, professionals, volunteers, alumni & supporters across the country to celebrate their 4-H program being Beyond Ready. Wear a green hat, clothing, face paint – anything green goes. Let’s paint the nation Green, on Monday, October 5th!

Share your Go Green moment on social and tag National 4-H, your State 4-H program, and use Week

October 8th - Thankful Thursday 🍀
On Thursday of National 4-H Week, help us shine a light on all the good that 4-H does! A day to recognize all 4-H’ers who are doing good and making positive impact by helping their communities and beyond.

Share your own story or celebrate someone who is making a difference – another 4-H’er, volunteer or educator. We want to know on Thursday, October 8th and use Ready.

📸 Wear green. 🌟 Share your 4-H experience. 💚 Tag us and use and

Together, we're growing confident, capable, and caring youth across our communities! 🍀

09/24/2026

Join us for a sheep-filled weekend of fun, film, and family activities.   Start the celebration Friday evening, October 9, with a special film screening at Moscow's historic Kenworthy Theater. Then spend Saturday, October 10, at the University of Idaho Sheep Center, where you can meet adorable baby...

09/21/2026

Not to late to sign up!

Cultivating Success™: 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 system lens 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. Leave with tools for decision making and a road map to plan for your farming endeavors. Includes many opportunities for networking and community building in smaller breakout groups too!

Course dates: Mondays 6-8pm Sept. 21st - Nov. 2nd, 2026
Online course classroom through Zoom with regional in person opportunities
Cost: $200 per farm (up to 3 participants)
Offered with Spanish interpretation. Servicio de interpretación al español
Scholarships are available for anyone for whom the course fee is a barrier
Learn more and register for Whole Farm Planning https://www.cultivatingsuccesswa.org/whole-farm-planning

Support for these 2026 courses comes from the Extension Foundation Agriprospects Workforce Development Network Grant and the USDA American Rescue Plan Technical Assistance Investment Program.

09/10/2026

Just 2 days till our Stevens County Master Gardeners Fall Plant Exchange this Sat. Sept, 12, 9 a.m. to 1 pm! You are welcome to bring plants to exchange, but can also feel free to take plants without bringing them. Come by to ask questions about plants and gardening, too! The exchange is held in the parking lot at 986 S Main, Colville, where the WSU Extension office is (along with Grocery Outlet and other stores; next to Rural Resources)

09/03/2026

Just a couple more weeks to apply for our next Master Gardeners class, which starts in early October. Join a statewide movement of learners and leaders. Check out https://extension.wsu.edu/stevens/mg-home/join-us/ for more information.

08/27/2026

07/14/2026

Help prevent cyclosporiasis using these simple produce handling reminders:
• Wash hands with soap and water before and after handling raw fruits & veggies
• Gently rub fruits & veggies under running water before eating, cutting, or cooking
• Scrub firm fruits & veggies with a clean produce brush under running water
• Fruits & veggies labeled “prewashed” don’t need to be washed again at home
• Cut away damaged or bruised areas on fruits & veggies before eating or prepping
Refrigerate cut, peeled, or cooked fruits & veggies promptly (within two hours or one hour if it's above 90 °F)

Learn More: https://www.cdc.gov/cyclosporiasis/index.html