Stevens County Conservation District in the northeastern corner of our state is giving youth hands-on experience in agriculture and forestry.
At the 158-acre Vetter Demonstration Farm, Stevens County CD held a guided Tractor and Chainsaw Training Day, where local 4-H leaders taught young adults from the community valuable skills with operating equipment.
This farm, leased by the Stevens County CD and in partnership with WSU and WSU Extension, hosts events and workshops to explore sustainable practices and promote small-scale agriculture. Together, they're supporting local farmers and creating new approaches tailored to the region's unique climate and soils!
Amazing work, Stevens County Conservation District!
Delaini Disher’s photo, “Well-Attended Field Demonstration” captures the use of livestock in sustainable farming, highlighting the importance of biomass collection from a grazed cover crop field.
Mckenzi Coleman's "Exclusion Fence" photo highlights the enduring value of exclusion fencing as a tool for protecting natural resources like salmon streams and safeguarding livestock.
The winning photo from the conservation district calendar contest highlights hands-on salmon education.
