Agriculture in Idaho County
Agriculture
UI Extension, Idaho County provides annual trainings and educational programming related to the identified needs of Idaho County residents. Contact us at idaho@uidaho.edu or 208-983-2667 for information on current classes and programs.
Classes and workshops
Beef cattle winter school series
This series of educational classes are held each winter for beef cattle producers. Topics are identified by an advisory committee made up of producers from north central Idaho. Topics address current issues in management, marketing, production, finance and other important topics.
Grazing conference
The north Idaho grazing conference is held the first week of January in Lewiston each year. Speakers present educational information on grazing and pasture management. The trade show has cattle and range related information and products and supplies from regional companies that market to cattle producers.
Beef cattle educational classes
UI Extension offers classes, workshops and tours on beef cattle management, economics, nutrition, grazing management, forages and marketing at several locations in northern Idaho during the year. Most classes and workshops are held during the winter and early spring with tours and plot work conducted during the summer.
Young cattle producer conference
The Idaho Young Cattle Producer Conference provides young cattle producers an opportunity to receive in-depth information on the cattle industry in Idaho. The program is offered annually in the summer to 20 producers between the ages of 18 and 40. Visit the Young Cattle Producer Conference page to learn more.