WSU Community Engagement - One County at a Time

WSU President Elson Floyd is interviewed by Colin Castaneda, 4-H Network News reporter, on his 12th stop of a 39 county tour across Washington State. This Townhall Meeting and Reception was held in Jefferson County in the town of Port Townsend. Dr. Floyd emphasized in his speech the importance of fully funding our state universities and K-12 systems so that Washington State continues the positive economic development that it is known for.

WSU President Elson Floyd visits Jefferson County!

WSU President Elson Floyd (in the back with a red tie) is shown at Intellicheck Mobilisa in Port Townsend during his whirlwind day in Jefferson County! Others from left to right include: (TBD), (TBD), Jim Kropf (WSU Extension NW District Director), Shelby Smith (WSU Team Jefferson), Pres. Elson Floyd, Nelson Ludlow (Intellicheck Mobilisa owner), John Gardner (WSU Vice President of Economic Development and Global Engagement), L. Katherine Baril (Director of WSU Jefferson County Extension), Linda Fox (Associate Vice President and Dean of WSU Extension), Philip Morley (Jefferson County Administrator), Dan Bernardo (Dean of WSU College of Agriculture, Human and Natural Resources Sciences), (TBD), (TBD).

President Floyd visited Jefferson County as part of his Community Engagement - One County at a Time campaign - the express purpose of which is to visit all 39 counties in Washington State! We will be posting videos of his visit soon!

Leif Whittaker Makes First Trip to Camp I

Leif Whittaker gives us an update on his journey to reach the summit of Mount Everest!

Leif Whittaker of Port Townsend: May Father's Footsteps

Leif Whittaker, climber and writer from Port Townsend, Washington, has begun his trek to scale Mount Everest. Leif is the son of Jim Whittaker, the first American to reach the summit of this incredible mountain. Leif has been reading his father's journal along the way on his own journey.

4-H Network News will be posting updates about Leif's journey as they become available!

Kubota supports tractor safety!

The KUBOTA company is taking the lead on tractor and equipment safety through its online resources guiding families and businesses on basic safe practices. You can access these resources directly through the website link: http://kubota.com/f/safety/safety.cfm

Listed below are the Ten Commandments of Tractor Safety!
Check them out!

You can also hear a helpful podcast related to Tractor Safety here!

THE TEN COMMANDMENTS OF TRACTOR SAFETY
1.	Know your tractor, its implements and how they work. Please read and understand the Operator's Manual(s) before operating the equipment. Also, keep your equipment in good condition.
2.	Use ROPS and seat belt whenever and wherever applicable. If your tractor has a foldable ROPS, fold it down only when absolutely necessary and fold it up and lock it again as soon as possible. Do not wear the seat belt when the ROPS is folded. Most tractor fatalities are caused by overturns.*
3.	Be familiar with your terrain and work area - walk the area first to be sure and drive safely. Use special caution on slopes, slow down for all turns and stay off the highway whenever possible.
4.	Never start an engine in a closed shed or garage. Exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, which is colorless, odorless - and deadly.
5.	Always keep your PTO properly shielded. Make it a habit to walk around your tractor and PTO driven implement - never over, through or between the tractor and implement, particularly if either is running. The PTO rotates with enough speed and strength to kill you.
6.	Keep your hitches low and always on the drawbar. Otherwise, your tractor might flip over backwards.
7.	Never get off a moving tractor or leave it with its engine running. Shut it down before leaving the seat. A runaway tractor can be extremely dangerous.
8.	Never refuel while the engine is running or hot. Additionally, do not add coolant to the radiator while the engine is hot; hot coolant can erupt and scald.
9.	Keep all children off and away from your tractor and its implements at all times. Children are generally attracted to tractors and the work they do. However, a tractor's work is not child's play. Remember, a child's disappointment is fleeting, while your memory of his or her injury or death resulting from riding the tractor with you, or being too close, will last a lifetime.
10.	Never be in a hurry or take chances about anything you do with your tractor. Think safety first, then take your time and do it right.
*	Kubota Tractor Corporation strongly recommends the use of ROPS and seat belts in almost all applications

Kubota supports Progressive Agriculture Safety Days!

Everyone in agriculture knows someone whose life has been affected by a farm-related injury or death.

The statistics are sobering. Even more tragic is that these incidents could have been prevented if simple safety precautions had been followed. That's why the Progressive Agriculture Foundation is on a crusade for farm safety and health.

At the heart of this effort is the Progressive Agriculture Safety Day™ program, formerly known as the Progressive Farmer Farm Safety Day Camp® program. Founded by The Progressive Farmer magazine in 1995, the program trains and provides the resources that local communities need to conduct one-day safety programs that are age-appropriate, hands-on, fun, and safe for children. While the basic program reaches children ages of 8 to 13, safety days may also be conducted for 4- to 7-year-olds or even entire families.

Progressive Agriculture Safety Days™ are conducted in the United States, Canada and the U.S. territories. For the most up-to-date numbers and statistics, view our Quick Facts page.

The mission of the Progressive Agriculture Safety Days™ is simple – to make farm and ranch life safer and healthier for all children through education and training.

Click here to apply to host a Progressive Agriculture Safety Day ^TM.

The main website is at http://www.progressiveag.org/

WSU Pres. Elson Floyd visits Washington State - one county at a time!

WSU Jefferson County Extension
Invites you to a conversation
with WSU President Elson Floyd
Come share what WSU means to our community!

ATV Safety Videos & Online Classes!

Many young ATV riders and families will recognize brothers Kyle and Chris Massey. Kyle Massey, 18, recently starred in Disney’s "Cory in the House" and also on "That's So Raven,"; Chris Massey, 19, starred on Nickelodeon's "Zoey 101" and is an Emmy nominee. Chris, Kyle and mom, Angel are longtime ATV riders and bring tremendous energy and great humor to the serious topic of ATV safety. These short video messages are fun, informative, and will encourage families everywhere to look into the ASI RiderCourse.

For more help and resources, go to: http://svia.4-h.org/atvsafety/

From Grass to Cheese: The Nolan Family Farm

From Grass to Cheese: The Nolan Family Farm from Milk Products on Vimeo.

A small sample from a feature length documentary about the Nolan's family-run dairy farm in Ohio and their venture into cheese making. This project is currently under production and needs your support please visit tinyurl.com/grasstocheese

Miguel and the electric car

This video was produced as part of the 4-H Digital Storytelling project in Vancouver, WA. This group of youth met at the Boys and Girls Club in Vancouver and worked together to produce their first video together. Pamela Roberts, instructor. Karen Poulin, advisor.

Penny the Pig fights diabetes

This film was produced as part of the 4-H Digital Storytelling Initiative. This group of youth met in Vancouver, Washington at the Boys and Girls Club, where they worked in groups to produce their first films. Pamela Roberts, instructor. Karen Poulin, advisor.

Cougars battle for habitat

This film was produced as part of the 4-H Digital Storytelling Initiative. This group of youth met in Vancouver, Washington at the Boys and Girls Club, where they worked in groups to produce their first films. Pamela Roberts, instructor. Karen Poulin, advisor.