UI Extension, Washington County

09/28/2026

🌾 Pasture Management Essentials Clinics 🌾

Please review the flyer below for additional information, including dates, locations, and topics covered.

Registration Link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Y2u8fpJXGUqyCwS4JgSIU5vCrHypBd5Hr_jjg62W-Z9UMUxHR1JQNzRJNEowWDdVQUJKTUlZN0Y2Uy4u

09/03/2026

Poverty Competency Workshop💡

Looking for ways to better understand and respond to poverty in our community?

The Health Alliance for Washington County and University of Idaho Extension are offering a Poverty Competency Workshop on September 10th.

Join us in person or virtually via Teams to gain a deeper understanding of poverty and explore practical ways to better support individuals and families in our community.

📅 Date: Thursday, September 10th 2026

Registration Link: https://tinyurl.com/mr26ncx9

09/03/2026

Interested in learning how to live off the land you live on? 🌱
We have the class for you!

The 2026 Living on the Land 10-Week Course will help you learn and build practical skills to rely on your land to provide for you, whether you have a small acreage or a larger property!

This is the perfect opportunity to:
🌱 Grow your knowledge.
💪 Build confidence and hands-on skills.
🏡 Learn ways to make the most of your land.
🤝 Meet others in and outside of your community who are working toward the same goals.

We can’t wait to learn and grow with you!

📅 Registration deadline: Tuesday, September 14th, 2026

Don’t wait! Get those registrations in!
Registration Link: ⬇️
https://bit.ly/4hRsdrv

08/02/2026

The Weiser rodeo grounds is open for any livestock.

EVACUATION UPDATE 8/1/26 Residents North of Olds Ferry Rd Please Go Now
City of Weiser is opening the Vendome as temporary evacuation site and RED CROSS is en route
Weiser Rodeo Grounds is open for livestock

EVACUATION ZONE UPDATE 8/1/26 10:00pm
Upper Jenkins Creek Rd area and Chicken Creek area are now at GO status recommended to evacuate now.
Areas South of Steck Park to Eaton Rd, and from Rock Creek Rd to Olds Ferry Rd. and east to Jenkins Creek Rd. are in SET so Evacuate. Area East of Jenkins Creek Rd, North of Weiser to HWY 95 and Chandler lane and North to Upper Mann's Creek Rd are also now at "Be Set" level and should have a plan in place with an evacuation route planned if fire continues and are needed to evacuate.
The Weiser Flats area from Eaton to Weiser City limits and from Olds ferry to the Snake River are in "Ready" status and have an evacuation plan and continue to monitor the fire as needed.

EVACUATION ZONE UPDATE
A new start was picked up by fire crews last night and has already grown by approximately 2000 acres. "GO" evacuation zones indicated in RED are now West of and including the Forest Service area around Hitt and Sturgill Mountains, to Brownlee Reservoir from Sturgill Drainage south Steck Park Recreational area. This area will also North and West of Jenkins Creek Reservoir.
Areas west of Manns Creek Reservoir to Rock Creek Rd and south to the end of Price Rd are asked to be in "SET" and ready to evacuate if conditions worsen. This includes having a plan and evacuation route in place and ready for potential Evacuation GO NOW order.
Furthermore, Areas East of Steck Park and north of Olds Ferry Rd are asked to be in "READY" status meaning be ready to evacuate have an evacuation route planned and monitor updates on the fire.

06/29/2026

🐑🐐 Looking to improve your sheep and goat operation?

The University of Idaho Sheep & Goat Webinar Series is an incredible resource for producers of all experience levels!

These webinars are packed with practical information to help you better understand herd management, improve animal health, increase productivity, and build confidence in your operation.

Whether you're just getting started or have been raising livestock for years, there's always something new to learn.

We're sharing this webinar to help connect more producers with this valuable educational resource. Be sure to watch, learn, and share with others who may benefit!

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03/10/2026

🎉 Fair Theme Contest Finalists 🎉

Congratulations to our top three finalists in the Fair Theme Contest!

🥇 1st Place: Lanie Gerulf - County Kids & Community Bids
🥈 2nd Place: Madden Warfield - Ranch Raised and Ribbon Ready
🥉 3rd Place: Makayah Hines - Sow it, Grow it, Show it

Thank you to everyone who submitted themes this year!

Attached below is the Fair Book Cover Drawing Contest Entry Form.

Please make sure all submissions are completed on this form and turned in by Wednesday, April 1st at 4:30 PM.

We look forward to seeing your designs! 🎨

02/27/2026

We are hiring! 🎉

Great opportunity for those looking to build skills working with local youth and our community! Willing to work around college schedules. Must be 18 years or older to apply.

Contact us for more information!

Contact info is below.😊

01/30/2026

‼️SAVE THE DATE‼️

🐂 2026 BIF Research Symposium & Convention
📅 June 1st–4th, 2026
📍 Boise, ID

For more details, please follow the link below!
🔗 https://beefimprovement.org/2026-symposium/2026-schedule/ 🔗

01/16/2026

🍀🌟 4-H ENROLLMENTS ARE OPEN! 🌟🍀

It’s time to sign up for the 2025–2026 4-H year!
Whether you’re returning or brand new to 4-H, we’re excited to have you join the fun this year!

Cloverbuds (ages 5–7): $16
Members (ages 8–18): $25

📅 Enrollment Deadline for Washington County Fair Eligibility:
February 1, 2026

Join 4-H and make this your best year yet! Filled with new friends, hands-on learning, and unforgettable experiences! 🌾💚