Idaho Master Gardener
The
Master Gardener Program is for adults with an interest in horticulture and helping others. Beginning gardeners are welcome! The 2012 Caldwell class starts January 11 on Wednesday mornings. Applications are mailed in early November. Download our
Program Requirements, or
find out more.
Living on the Land: Stewardship for Small Acreages
The
Living on the Land course is designed to help small acreage landowners care for their land sustainably. Classes will begin again in January 2013.
Victory Garden Series
This six week program, exclusive to Canyon County, will get you started saving money by growing nutritious, tasty fruits, vegetables, and herbs at home this year. Local experts will fill 18 hours of instruction on planning the garden, soil, botany and fertilization basics, hands-on composting, sustainable growing practices, gardening with children, safely managing pests, disease and weeds, and even harvest and food preservation tips with safety in mind. Participants will receive a collection of Extension publications to start their home gardening and food preservation library. 2012 class begins February 23 in Nampa! Download our
printable registration form.
Cultivating Success™
The Cultivating Success™ Extension courses that provide beginning and existing farmers with the planning and decision-making tools, production skills and support to develop a sustainable small acreage farm. Online class currently filled.
Contact us for information about the next offering or view the statewide course calendar on the
Cultivating Success website.
Junior Master Gardener
The
Junior Master Gardener curricula aims to grow good kids by igniting a passion for science and service through a hands-on, exploratory approach. Great for parents, teachers, 4-H leaders, Master Gardeners and anyone interested in sharing their love of gardening with youth. New Teacher/Leader trainings offered twice per year.
Find out more.
Canyon County Advanced Master Gardeners
Canyon County
Advanced Master Gardeners are certified Master Gardeners who pursue additional education and contribute to the community in various leadership roles. Download the 2012
Program Requirements, or
Find out more.
Lost Rivers Grazing Academy
A boots-on-the-ground workshop for livestock operators who want to increase their forage production, stocking rates, animal performance, and net income by letting their livestock harvest the sun's energy through their feed. Read more on the
University of Idaho Extension Beef website.
Community Education
New for 2012! U-Idaho Extension has partnered with the Caldwell and Nampa City Parks and Recreation to offer convenient, low-cost beginning gardening and backyard homestead workshops. Look for details in our
Dig In! newsletter and in the mailings you'll receive from your city's Parks and Recreation departments. Or
Email us for an updated schedule.
