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Other Extension Programs

The resources below reach beyond Valley County. Contact us to tap into the vast knowledge of Extension professionals across the state. Our practical education and research supports agriculture, natural resources, youth, families, communities and the environment.

Health and Finance

The goal of family and consumer sciences is to improve the quality of life for adults, children and families through research-based data. Its key areas include healthy lifestyles, nutrition, food safety and financial management.

Family Finance

The UI Extension, Latah County Family Finance website offers classroom-style presentations where participants are given valuable, research-based information.

Aging and Retirement

Financial planning is the cornerstone of retirement planning. Planning allows you more satisfaction and security in retirement.

Marriage and Parenting

Parenting is for life. It is a complicated job, and you’re on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week. However, research shows that we provide a solid foundation for effective parenting when we take care of ourselves.

The publication “Navigating Work and Family” helps parents take care of their own needs in order to continue meeting the family’s needs.

New Dietary Guidelines for Families

The U.S. Department of Agriculture launched MyPlate in 2011 to replace the food pyramid.

Watch this USDA contest entry video on eating fruit and veggies on a budget.

UI Extension/CALS Publications and Multimedia Catalog

Our Publications and Multimedia Catalog lists many more publications about family finance, food safety and preservation, aging and retirement or marriage and parenting available to download or order.

Agriculture and Horticulture

Pesticides

  • Idaho Integrated Pest Management includes options for Pesticide Safety Education
  • Idaho State Department of Agriculture: Browse licensing information and view the pesticide licensing guide
  • You can attend a local training organized by the Valley County weed superintendent each spring. If you would like to learn more about local pesticide education or need pesticide applicator license credits, reach out to Steve to attend these trainings. 

    Steve Anderson
    Valley County Weed Superintendent
    office phone: 208-382-7199
    cell phone: 208-315-0368
     

Soil Testing

The Analytical Sciences Laboratory can test your soil samples. Check their price list and consult the Procedure for Collecting and Submitting a Soil Sample. Follow their online instructions on submissions. Contact us to arrange interpretation of the results.

Treasure Valley FCS Newsletter

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eXtension.org

National Network

Topic area blogs and articles, ask an expert and webinars.

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Contact

University of Idaho Extension, Valley County

Mailing Address:
PO Box 510
110 West Pine Street
Cascade, ID 83611

Phone: 208-382-7190

Email: valley@uidaho.edu

Web: uidaho.edu/valley

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