UI Extension, Gem/Boise County 4-H Program

08/26/2026

🌱 Small acreage landowners—join us for Living on the Land!
This 10-week program will combine hands-on learning and classroom instruction on topics including soil health, pasture management, irrigation systems, and more!
📅 September 22–November 24
🕡 Tuesdays | 6:30–8:30 p.m.
📍 Payette River Regional Technical Academy
1805 ID-16, Emmett, ID 83617
💲 Registration & payment due September 14
Your reservation is not complete until payment is received.
👉 Register: https://bit.ly/4hRsdrv
💳 Pay online: https://bit.ly/4gQ5M4V
Cash and check payments are also accepted.

08/25/2026

We are excited to announce that Cheyanne Fisher has accepted the position of Extension Educator for Gem and Boise Counties and has officially joined the Gem/Boise team!

"In her new role, Cheyanne will provide Extension programming in Small Farms, Community Development, and 4-H Youth Development and will serve as County Chair. Cheyanne brings Extension experience, established relationships, and a strong commitment to community-based programming to this role. This transition creates exciting opportunities to build on the strengths of the team, strengthen local partnerships, and explore programming that responds to the needs of both counties." Joey Peutz, Southern District Director

Please join us in welcoming Cheyanne to her new role and the Gem/Boise team!

08/24/2026

UPDATED! 🍀🍀🍀👏👏👏 Thank you to both Gem County teams and Payette River 4-H teams for all their hard work this past week!

It was a GREAT weekend for Gem/Boise County livestock judging kids at the Western Idaho Fair. Some of these kids marked their first cards at our fair and have been putting extra time in to really dig in and learn. It paid off!

Jr Livestock judging Contest:

Hadlee W 1st
Delaney L 2nd
Dakota C 3rd
Sheridan S 4th
Fallon C 5th

Sr Livestock judging contest:

Gannon L 1st
Racheal P 2nd
Riley S 3rd
Sophia L 4th
Rylee M 5th
Allyson R 6th

Jr Team:

1st Gem County #1
Hadlee, Garrett, Sheridan, Jessi
2nd Payette River 4-H
Lawson H., Brielan C., Graceyn C., Dakota C.
3rd Gem County #2
Delaney, Sterling, Afton, Luke

Sr Team:
1st Gem County #1
Riley S, Gemma, Allyson, Racheal
2nd Payette River 4-H
Gannon L., Sophia L., Rylee M., Russell S.

Dairy Jr
2nd Aubri
6 Fallon

Dairy Sr
1st Racheal P
6th Russell S

Dairy Jr Teams
1 Gem County #3
Augustine, Aubri
3rd Payette River 4-H

Dairy Sr Team
1st Gem County #1
Riley S, Gemma, Allyson, Racheal

08/12/2026

08/01/2026

Emmett graduates are heading to college for livestock judging — and say a decade in 4-H and FFA taught them responsibility, budgeting, and the courage to leave home

07/31/2026

07/30/2026

New to the Gem/Boise County Fair? Here's what you need to know!

The Gem/Boise County Fair is FREE to attend! Come enjoy a full day of family fun with:

• 🛍️ Vendor booths open daily at 11:00 AM
• 🦎 Reptile Encounter
• 🏅 Open Class Exhibits in the Expo Building
• 🎨 Youth non-animal exhibits in Legacy Hall
• 🏴‍☠️ NEW! Pirates Rebellion Interactive Water Experience featuring pedal boats, an obstacle course and plenty of fun for the kids!

The Black Canyon Stock Show & Rodeo is a separately ticketed event.

Thursday is Family Night with discounted rodeo tickets! Purchase your tickets online now and save.

Whether you're coming to shop, explore the exhibits, enjoy family activities or experience the excitement of PRCA rodeo, there's something for everyone at the Gem/Boise County Fair. We can't wait to see you!