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Crops
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Commercial
farms in Nez Perce County produce primarily wheat and barley.
Alternative rotational crops grown are peas, lentils,
chickpeas, rapeseed, canola, mustard, safflower, oats, and
buckwheat. These
crops are produced in diverse topographical zones bounded by
the varying parameters of elevation, rainfall, and soil type.
Crop
producers face numerous pressures posed by low commodity
prices, environmental regulations, rising production costs,
and competition for export markets.
UI/Nez Perce County Cooperative Extension System
educational programs support the contribution of small grains
and alternative crops to the economy of Nez Perce County and
north central Idaho. Environmental
concerns and the growers' ability to compete in today's market
place are addressed. Crop
advisory committees guide programming development by
prioritizing the educational needs of our area farmers.
Farm
Scene
Classes & Seminars
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Horticulture
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The
Lewis-Clark Valley has a growing season of over 200 days.
Home gardeners and local commercial enterprises take
advantage of the extended growing season in a variety of
horticultural interests.
A wide
spectrum of gardening inquiries are answered annually
concerning plant variety selection, culture, husbandry, and
pest control. The
UI/Nez Perce County Horticultural Advisory Committee plays a
pivotal role in identifying and prioritizing programming,
classes, and seminars to meet the educational needs of the
community.
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Master Gardener
Program
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The University of Idaho Master
Gardener Program is an educational opportunity designed to
meet the gardening information needs of the community. The
program's purpose is to more effectively extend technical
assistance and provide information in the areas of home
horticulture to people within the community through the use of
qualified volunteers.
This program is open to
individuals who have an interest and appropriate knowledge or
skills in gardening, ornamental horticulture, or general
plant-related topics. Those individuals also must be available
to complete 40 hours of classroom training and 40 hours of
volunteer service.
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Plant Clinic Information
One
of the best places to get common-sense answers for your
gardening questions is the Plant Clinic, which will be
operating during the growing season beginning May 22.
Drop
in to the Plant Clinic on Tuesdays between 9 a.m. and 11:30
a.m. at the University of Idaho/Nez Perce County Cooperative
Extension System Office, 1239 Idaho Street, Lewiston.
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