This page features upcoming programs from University of Idaho Extension in areas such as Agriculture, Forestry, Small Business, and Health.

Bonners Ferry Horizons Project

The Horizons Project has had a very busy September with the Vision Rally and the Vision Launch.  Action Teams have been formed and meetings are underway!

WE CREATED THE VISION!!  Click here for Bonners Ferry Vision

Please visit the Bonners Ferry Horizons website at

http://groups.google.com/group/bonners-ferry-horizons

Please visit our community blog at

http://bonnersferry.communityblogs.us

We are putting vision in Motion!! 

Please contact Erika Thiel to find out how you can become involved!

CLICK HERE FOR THE HORIZONS II COMMUNITY REPORT

If you have questions, would like to help, or would like additional information please contact Erika Thiel at 267-3235 or ethiel@uidaho.edu

The Futures Game - Pacific Northwest

The purpose of The Futures Game - Pacific Northwest workshop is to provide participants an opportunity to see the long term consequences of decision making.  Participants will experience a game outcome where they will see the value of regional collaboration and long term planning.

Planning for workshops is underway - if you are interested in the Game please contact Erika Thiel at 267-3235 for additional information.

Save the Date - November 19, 2009

David Beurle will be in Bonners Ferry to present Taking the Long View Pacific Northwest Futures Game.  This will be an engaging evening with David, 6-9 pm at the Boundary County Fairgrounds, open to the public.

Managing in tough times

America's financial crisis continues to be on the minds of people everywhere.  The gloomy forecast for the economy has many people asking more and more questions about what actions they might take to help improve their personal or family situations. Cooperative Extension, as always, is ready to help.

eXtension's Communities of Practice have worked to bring together a number of resources that  Cooperative Extension clients across the country will find helpful during these troubled times.  Found at http://www.extension.org/Financial_Crisis , the resources are organized into five categories:  business, families, farms & ranches, individuals, and youth.  The articles and reports found in these categories are the "best of the best" resources available on finances today.  eXtension, coupled with your state's resources, provides information consumers want and need to help them understand what they can and must do to survive.

Ag in uncertain times . . .  is an interactive Extension webinar series designed to assist ag professionals, including producers, to better understand the changing conditions in today’s economy. The series is targeted towards providing information that helps producers make informed decisions and improves ag professional’s ability to work with their farm and ranch customers/clients. Each session is scheduled for 60 to 90 minutes with plenty of opportunity for the participants to interact with the presenters.  All webinar start times are at 9AM Pacific. (10AM Mountain, 11 AM Central, and 12 noon Eastern)

The Ag in uncertain times webinar series runs through December with

*Operating in the face of uncertain credit, June 9, 10, 17, and 24
*Operating in the face of uncertain markets, September 9, 16, and 23
*Families facing uncertainty in agriculture, October 7, 14, and 21
*Operating in risky environments, November 4, 11, and 18
*Pulling it all together: Managing Ag Enterprises in Uncertain times, December 2, 9, and 16

For additional information about topics and speakers for this webinar series, please visit
http://www.farmmanagement.org/aginuncertaintimes/

To Participate:  (no pre-registration is required – first come – 500 seats available)
·      Equipment you will need: A computer that has a set of speakers and a high speed internet connection (LAN, DSL/Cable Modem, High speed wireless).
·      Web link used for the entire series: http://www.msuextensionconnect.org/aginuncertaintimes/
·      This web link opens a screen that has the “Enter as a Guest” option selected.  Use this option and enter your name and then click on the “Enter Room” button.
·      The start time for all webinars in this series is 10:00 am Mountain Daylight time.  Please log on a few minutes early to view information about how to ask presenters questions and to make sure your audio is working.  
 
This webinar series is the result of the collaborative efforts of the following members of the Western Extension Committee: Trent Teegerstrom, University of Arizona; Ramiro Lobo, University of California – ANR; Jeffrey Tranel, Colorado State University; Duane Griffith, Montana State University; John Hewlett, University of Wyoming; along with Jon Newkirk and John Nelson, Washington State University Extension Western Center for Risk Management Education; and Bob Craven, University of Minnesota Center for Farm Financial Management. The Western Extension Committee is an organization of Extension Economists from the 13 western states, Guam and other Pacific Islands supported by Extension Directors in the western region and the WSU Extension Western Center for Risk Management Education.
 
For additional information email, westrme@wsu.edu or call John Nelson, 509-477-2176.

Preserve at Home

This program is offered on-line and is instructed by Carol Hampton. Anyone with an interest in food preservation and food safety can enroll in Preserve Food @ Home offered by The University of Idaho Extension. Preserve Food @ Home teaches individuals how to safely preserve a variety of food products. Click here for more information Preserve at Home Brochure and Preserve at Home Registration

Academic credit is available!

THE STRONG WOMEN PROGRAM

 Pre-meeting:  Thursday, January 8, 2009 at 5:30 pm.  This is a presentation on the research behind the Strong Women™ and what the experience will be like for you including doing partial sets of the exercises.

 Location:   UI Extension Conference Room             Exercise Dates:  January 12 – March 6

 Choices: 

6:00 am – Monday, Wednesday and Friday for that early riser – combination program

9:00 am – Tuesday and Thursday – Strong Women Stay Young™

10:30 am – Tuesdays and Thursday – Strong Women Strong Bones™

5:10 pm – Tuesdays and Thursday – Strong Women Stay Young™               

Cost:   $25 -- 8 weeks (2 sessions per week) your place is reserved when payment is received.

 All  StrongWomen Program Participants Should Wear:

®  Comfortable, loose, breathable clothing

®  Closed-toe shoes with rubber soles, preferably athletic shoes or sneakers

®  Minimal jewelry – especially on hands and wrists 

For Each Class, StrongWomen Program Participants Should Bring:

·         At least one full water bottle

·         Bath-size towel

·         Exercise mat  - (Strong Bones™ only)

 Contact Information for Instructors:

Carol Hampton, MA                           Charla-Jo Spradlin, MS, PT

UI Extension Educator                       Boundary Community Hospital

267-3235                                             267-3141 ext. 276

champton@uidaho.edu                       rehab@bch.org       

Click here for the Strong Women brochure

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