EXTENSION TRENDS: OWYHEE COUNTY
University of Idaho Extension, Owyhee County • www.uidaho.edu/owyhee
2019 Impact Citizens were taught proper food preservation techniques through UI Extension, Owyhee County family and consumer science programming. Master Food Safety volunteers were trained to assist in answering food safety questions, thus increasing the reach of educational efforts. Hundreds of youth were taught proper hand washing practices to reduce the spread of germs.
2019 By the Numbers • 7,670 direct contacts • 2,703 youth participants • 62 volunteers • 4,137 volunteer hours • $506,100 extramural funding
Our Advisory Council Special thanks to our volunteers who help shape programming and inform the work we do for UI Extension in Owyhee County: Nic Usabel, Dave Tindall, Gina Showalter, Ginger Loucks, Sharla Jensen, Will Field, Heather Field, Jessica Eubanks, Jake Astorquia, Megan Astorquia, Russ Erwin, Deidre Erwin, Norm Stewart, Lorna Steiner, Mary Huff, Joe Merrick, Verla Merrick and Jerry Hoagland.
UI Extension Educators K. Scott Jensen 208-896-4104 scottj@uidaho.edu
Surine Greenway 208-896-4104 surineg@uidaho.edu
Agriculture, livestock, and range programming focused on improving pasture management for producers, which equates to reduced input costs and increased productivity. UI Extension, Owyhee County programs resulted in 165 new Beef Quality Assurance certifications and re-certifications. A total of 23 citizens were trained/certified in artificial insemination.
4-H in Owyhee County The UI Extension, Owyhee County 4-H Youth Development program keeps youth focused on positive behaviors with hands-on learning activities that can be used to better serve their communities and introduce them to new and exciting opportunities. The Healthy Living and Youth Cooking Under Pressure programs were offered in local schools in 2019. One of the many rewards of bringing these projects to youth is receiving pictures from parents of the dinners that participants have made at home after attending a program. The annual Christmas in October event is always a favorite in Owyhee County. Youth colored, painted, and stamped 200 holiday cards in 2019 to send to military personnel serving overseas. This is a great opportunity for youth to have fun while being creative and participating in a community service activity.
On the Horizon In November 2019, Idaho’s Smoking and Grilling program was piloted by UI Extension, Owyhee County. This program creates an increased opportunity for cross-program collaboration for agriculture and family and consumer sciences programming, while allowing UI Extension educators to highlight their expertise in specific educational content— meat science and food safety.