We are excited to announce that two statewide opportunities are opening up applications/registration. Both the 2022 National 4-H Conference and the 2022 Citizenship Washington Focus programs will be in-person in 2022. Both of these programs are open to youth in 10-12th grades. The application process for National 4-H Conference is open and applications will be due by January 2nd. Registration for Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF) is open in 4HOnline. Please see below for more information on ea
By: Jace Purdy, FoodWIse Nutrition Educator.
You’ve probably been told to eat whole grains. But what are they? Why are they important? Where are they found in foods?
What is a Whole Grain?
Whole grains are whole because we eat the whole thing, the whole piece of rice or corn or wheat OR we grind the whole seed into flour using all parts. Whole grain products have more fiber and important nutrients, such as B Vitamins, iron, folate, selenium, potassium, and magnesiu