University of Idaho Extension – Valley County

University of Idaho Extension for a century has brought unbiased, locally relevant, research-based programs to help communities stay globally competitive while also addressing local needs.

Valley County Extension provides programming support for:

Programs & Workshops



The University of Idaho is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer & educational organization. We offer programs to persons regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs who contact University of Idaho Extension in Valley County at least 5 days in advance at P.O. Box 510, Cascade, ID 83611, 208-382-7190, valley@uidaho.edu.

 

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May 18th Gardening Workshop

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  • May 18th: Rangeland and Forestry Management for Small Acreages. Whether 1 acre or 100 acres, managing your lands for sustainable health, be it as rangeland, forest or farm land will ultimately pay off in less work, healthier soil and (if so desired) higher productivity. This workshop will be presented by Steve Hines, UI Extension Educator.

Workshops will be held at the McCall College, 106 East Park Street in McCall, starting 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 18th. For registration, please contact the University of Idaho Extension in Valley County at 208-382-7190 or valley@uidaho.edu. There is no set registration fee, but a suggested $7 contribution will go towards expenses. Please visit www.valleyextension.org/mg2013 for additional information.

Hope to see you there!

May 2 presentation on local energy production

The Barn at net-zero

UI EE students created a local power system for the Taylor Wilderness station in the Frank Church Wilderness (Valley County).

UI EE students created a local power system for the Taylor Wilderness station in the Frank Church Wilderness (Valley County).

What: a presentation on  Small-scale energy generation using hydro, geothermal, biomass, solar and wind.

When: Thursday, May 2 from 10AM to 11:30

Where: Valley County Courthouse (Counselor’s meeting room)
219 N. Main St., Cascade

Short Description: a student team from the University of Idaho Electrical Engineering department will present their findings and plans to make one of the buildings at the Horsethief Y-camp a “net-zero” facility using a combination of sustainable energy sources.

This project is supported by the Valley County Economic Development Council as a means to explore job generation through use of local energy sources and import substitution.

Read why this is important for Valley County: www.valleyedc.org/

April 13 and 27 Gardening Workshops

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Please forward a link of this post to friends and family that may be interested in the two workshops; these workshops are open to everyone.

  • April 13: Plant Diagnostics. Our region has its own particular issues: from bark beetles to iron deficiencies. This basic workshop will cover most common issues in our region and relate back to soil and landscaping issues covered in the previous workshops.
  • April 27: Growing of Edibles in a Short Season. The farmer’s market is an excellent source of fruit and vegetables in the summer months. Our gardens can complement nicely if only we could get a head-start. This workshop will cover (organic and natural) best practices from local growers, tricks for season extension and more.

Workshops will be held at the McCall College, 106 East Park Street in McCall, starting 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 13th and Saturday, April 27th. For registration, please contact the University of Idaho Extension in Valley County at 208-382-7190 or valley@uidaho.edu. There is no set registration fee, but a suggested $7 contribution will go towards expenses. Please visit www.valleyextension.org/mg2013 for additional information.

Hope to see you there!

Employment Opportunity – Kitchen Staff

The Cascade Lake 4-H Camp in Donnelly is seeking a responsible kitchen staff member. General responsibilities would include assisting Head Cook in the preparation and clean-up of meals for large camping groups.Employment period is seasonal—June through August. Click here to view the full job description.

For more information regarding this position or to apply, please contact Cascade Lake 4-H Camp at 208-250-8444 or contact@cascadelake4hcamp.com

 

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Pasture Management for Horse Owners

Don’t miss the Pasture Management class for horse owners! Alayne Blickle will be speaking on “Horse Pasture Management”, “Managing for Mud and Run Off”, and “Firewise Plant Protection for Horses”. This class will be held Tuesday, April 30th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the USDA Service Center (1805 Highway 16) in Emmett, Idaho. Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP by April 26th by calling the Gem County Extension Office at 208-365-6363 or by e-mail at rikkiw@uidaho.edu.

This class is in partnership with the Squaw Creek Soil Conservation District, University of Idaho Extension in Gem County, Gem Soil and Water Conservation District, and West Central Highlands Resource Conservation and Development.