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Oregon State University's Extension is asking for your help to ensure the program receives the needed funding to continue providing services statewide. OSU Extension Agronomist, Mylen Bohle, said currently there are far too many, county ag agent and specialty positions vacant over the past year. "It's real ...

The USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture investing more than $10.5 million to support educators across the country. Funds are going to technical schools, community and junior colleges, and youth development programs, including the Cooperative Extension’s 4-H program. NIFA is g ...

What impact have animals had on young people during the coronavirus pandemic. A Washington State University 4-H faculty member is trying to find out. Thanks to major restrictions on in-person meetings and events, many young people are not able to do the school or extracurricular activities that would take place in a typical year ...

Because of the ongoing response to the coronavirus and the closure of the Spokane County Fairgrounds, the 85th annual Junior Livestock Show of Spokane is going on-line. The show was scheduled for May 5th through the 9th, but because of health concerns, the non-profit origination is moving to a virtual show ...

If you’ve been on social media recently, you’ve most likely noticed the campaign #Imstillfarming. The grassroots effort tries to connect producers with each other, since many of us are staying closer to home than typical because of the current Stay Home, Stay Safe orders in all three states. Plus, as ...

Ask Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue, and he'll tell you farmers, "are some of the most resilient people you'll ever run in to.  They just keep on keepin' on."   At the recent National 4-H Congress, Perdue assured students that despite low commodity prices and trade disruptions young people have a bright future in agriculture.  The que...

Eastern Washington’s Cathy McMorris Rodgers has joined House Ag Chairman Collin Peterson to form the bipartisan 4-H Congressional Caucus.  The Minnesota democrat and Washington Republican were joined by others, including Nebraska’s Fortenberry of Nebraska, and Henry Cueller of Texas, interested in helping the next generation of leaders succeed, “so we can help ensure the next generation of young l

Eastern Washington’s Cathy McMorris Rodgers has joined House Ag Chairman Collin Peterson to form the bipartisan 4-H Congressional Caucus.  The Minnesota democrat and Washington Republican were joined by others, including Nebraska’s Fortenberry of Nebraska, and Henry Cueller of Texas, interested in helping the next generation of leaders succeed, “so we can help ensure the next generation of young l

They call it the Best Week of Summer.  The Benton Franklin Fair and Rodeo kicks of Tuesday in Kennewick.   “Our fair is amazing, in that we have the exhibits," said Benton Franklin Fair and Rodeo Queen Haley Cook.  "We have the carnivals, we have the greasy fair food, we have the rodeo, so, we have it, all, and I think to get the full experience of our fair, you need to try it all.”   Co

A recent study by Tufts University of Medford, MA, shows the benefit of 4-H on a young person’s life and their willingness to give back to the community as adults.  The study looked at 4Hers grades 7-12, and found they are four times more likely to make contributions to the communities.  They are...