Universtity of Idaho College of Agricultural and Life Sciences UI Extension Dristrict 1 State 4-H Offices

 

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About Us . . .

 
 

Sustainable Agriculture

Larry J. Smith, Extension Educator

 

Larry provides research-based education in plant pathology, professional pesticide applicator training, and cropping systems.

· Professional Pesticide Applicator Training  & Testing

· On-Farm Testing and Demonstrations

· Area Cereal Schools

· Crop Producer Breakfast Meetings

·  Soil & Water Update

 

 

Horticulture and Small Farms

Lydia Clayton, Extension Educator 

 

Lydia interprets new knowledge to develop non-biased, research-based educational materials and Extension education programs for horticulture and small farms in Nez Perce County and north central Idaho.

· Banana Belt Horticulture Seminar Series

· Master Gardeners

· Green Industry

· Sustainable Agriculture

· Community Food System Development

 

 
 

Community Development

Kathee Tifft, Extension Educator

 

Kathee teaches and facilitates programming in the areas of rural community development, poverty reduction, and healthy aging.

· Prairie Horizons Community Leadership Program

· Vibrant Aging:  Personal, Financial, and Lifestyle Fitness

· Circles of Support

 

 

Master Gardeners

Mary Busch, Horticulture Associate

 

Master gardeners donate their time sharing their knowledge by helping to diagnose and give recommendations for a myriad of horticultural inquiries through such activities as the Plant Clinic, Demonstration Garden, and other projects.  If you  are interested in learning about soils, weeds, entomology, fruit trees and lots of other topics, call Mary to learn about the next training.

 

4-H Youth Development

Kerry Sanford, Program Coordinator

 

With ____ clubs and _____youth enrolled in day camps, summer camps, community service projects, leadership and teen development, 4-H brings lots of exciting and challenging opportunities to Nez Perce County.

 

 

Extension Nutrition Program

Mackenzie Femreite, Nutrition Advisor

 

Designed to help limited resource families, individuals and small groups learn how to stretch food dollars to provide tasty, low-cost, healthy meals.  Topics taught include food safety, meal planning, money management, and other nutrition-related topics.

 

 
 

Food Preservation & Safety

Judy Floch, Extension Program Specialist

 

We offer testing of pressure canner gauges for accuracy and provide information and resources for food safety and preservation.

 

 

 
 

Nez Perce County "At-A-Glance"

 

 
 

NPC Extension Situation Statement

 

 
 

2007 Annual Report