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!
In an arid landscape dominated by dryland grain production and rangeland, this pilot focuses on reducing soil loss, improving water availability, and supporting habitat health. By tracking conservation practices and applying watershed tools, the work helps partners better understand how voluntary conservation supports resilient working lands under changing conditions.
In a working lands landscape shaped by dryland farming, grazing, and irrigated agriculture, this pilot focuses on reducing erosion, keeping soil on the land, and improving stream and habitat conditions. By tracking conservation practices and applying watershed tools, the work helps partners better understand how voluntary conservation supports resilient farms and healthy watersheds.
Within a productive agricultural landscape shaped by dairy and crop production, this pilot focuses on improving water quality, managing nutrients, and reducing flood risks. Monitoring and conservation tracking help partners understand how voluntary conservation supports both farm viability and long-term watershed health.
