University of Idaho - Owyhee County Extension

10/30/2026

Join UI, Owyhee County Extension and the Ridge Grange #135 as we offer this family-friendly Spread The Love: Butter event that will highlight Idaho Agriculture. The night will highlight education and fun for all ages! Space is limited, register at: bit.ly/26butter

10/30/2026

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10/29/2026

Join us for our Flavor Foundations Class taking place on Saturday, November 14th at the beautiful Canyon Springs Garden Outreach. Add some new flavor to your holiday dishes! Register at www.bit.ly/flavor26

10/24/2026

Join us for this free virtual class on Tuesday, October 27th at 12:00 pm. Learn fresh cheese-making to do at home! Register at www.bit.ly/Dish26

10/23/2026

Two weeks ago Advanced Master Food Safety Advisor Cindy Tekus taught Fermentation Basics at Springs Garden Outreach. This hands-on class highlighted creme fraiche, sauerkraut, ginger bug and more! What a delicious and fun time!

10/20/2026

Today was incredibly special! Our office had the privilege to celebrate our Owyhee County Master Food Safety Advisors.

For 2026, our FCS educator Surine Greenway implemented the 1st Year Master Food Safety Advisor Program. These individuals have proven to be enthusiastic, proactive, and engaging. We proudly gifted 1st year graduates a Certificate of Appreciation. The five awarded advisors were:

Alicia Cole, Lynette Fisher, Kathy Harris, Pennie Hufford, Julia Withers.

We were also able to celebrate two advanced advisors who reached some significant milestones. These two individuals are the epitome of dedication, hard work, and expertise. They have consistently demonstrated a deep knowledge of food safety and a commitment to serving others. They were awarded with a gift and Certificate of Appreciation. Those two advanced advisors are:

Suzanne Ubry - 5 years of service & Karla Kimball - 15 years of service.

Our program and dedicated advisors protect public health by promoting food safety awareness and teaching the community safe food handling practices. Their dedication and contributions to our community are truly invaluable.

“Volunteers don't get paid, not because they're worthless, but because they're priceless.” — Sherry Anderson

10/19/2026

Make sure to pre-register today to reserve your spot!

🐴 TREASURE VALLEY EQUINE EDUCATION SERIES 🌄
Knowledge Today. Stronger Tomorrows.

Calling all horse owners, enthusiasts, and anyone who wants to be better prepared to care for horses! Join University of Idaho Extension – Owyhee County for a three-part Equine Education Series focused on practical, real-world information for healthy horses, prepared owners, and resilient communities.

📅 October 21 – Equine Health Care
🩺 Featuring Dr. Alexis Hall

📅 October 28 – Equine Nutrition
🌾 Featuring Jenn Smith, Extension Educator

📅 November 4 – Equine Evacuation, First Aid & Brand Inspections
🚑 Featuring Gail Silkwood & Shane Troutman

📍 Homerdale Community Center
432 W. Nevada Ave., Homedale, ID
🍽️ Dinner: 5:30 PM | Program: 6:00 PM

💲 Cost: $40 for the full series or $15 for an individual session

👉 Registration: https://bit.ly/26TVEquineSeries

Whether you’re a seasoned horse owner or new to horses, this series is designed to give you useful knowledge you can put into practice.

🐴 People • Horses • Healthy Communities

Questions? Contact Jenn Smith, University of Idaho Extension
📞 208-669-2848
📧 [email protected]

10/15/2026

Join us for this free virtual class on Tuesday, October 20th at 12:00 pm (Mountain). Learn how simple ingredients become favorites through a live, hands-on demonstration. Register at www.bit.ly/Dish26

10/14/2026

Join us for this hands-on class on Wednesday, October 28th at 10:00 am - 12:30 pm. Participants will learn to prep food that they will take with them so that making dinner at home will be a breeze! Limited spots available, register at www.bit.ly/freezermeals26

10/13/2026

Join us for this hands-on class on Tuesday, October 27th at 5:30 pm. During class participants will create their own herb and spice blends to jazz up meals and snacks. Each participant will take home 3-4 blends to enjoy or gift! Limited space available, register at: www.bit.ly/spice26