In 2024, Okanogan Conservation District's Youth Education Program leader Emily and her team made a tremendous impact, serving 3,364 youth across Okanogan County!
Through PreK-12 lessons, field exploration days, kids’ camps, and school garden support, the program reached schools, community groups, and libraries countywide.
From preparing students for the regional Envirothon competition to hosting teacher trainings and supporting eight thriving school gardens, the impacts of this program are far-reaching and inspiring.
A heartfelt thank you to Okanogan Conservation District for motivating the next generation of conservationists!
Established in the 1890s and donated to Washington State University in 2020, Vetter Farm is jointly managed by the Stevens County Conservation District and WSU Extension. This 158-acre property serves as a working demonstration farm, supporting soil health research, agroforestry trials, and educational field days that bring local producers together to share ideas and test new approaches.
In the glacial valleys of Stevens County, the Hagen family partners with the Stevens County Conservation District to advance voluntary conservation on their registered Black Angus and Hereford operation. Through programs like VSP and Floodplains by Design, they’re improving soil health, managing manure responsibly, and maintaining productive irrigated pastures.
Jefferson County CD partnered with Spring Rain Farm to install multistory riparian buffers that protect wetlands while keeping the farm productive. It’s a working example of how restoration and agriculture can thrive together.
