Apache County Extension - University of Arizona

06/03/2026

🗓️ Upcoming Class: How to Talk to Your Doctor 🩺

Taking control of your health starts with clear communication! Whether you're preparing for a routine check-up or navigating a new diagnosis, knowing how to advocate for yourself at the doctor's office is essential.

Join the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension and the EXCITE program for an interactive session designed to help you build confidence in your healthcare journey.

What You'll Learn:
🗣️ Effective Communication: Tips for talking clearly with your healthcare provider.

💊 Medication Management: Best practices for taking medicines exactly as prescribed.

📝 Paperwork Demystified: Guidance on filling out medical forms smoothly at your next visit.

💉 Informed Decisions: Learn how to partner with your provider to make informed vaccine choices with total confidence.

📍 Event Details:
📅 Date: July 9th, 2026

⏰ Time: 10:00 AM

🏢 Location: St. Johns UA Cooperative Extension Office

📍 Address: 825 4th N, St. Johns, AZ 85936

📞 Questions?
For more information, please reach out to Kaley Necessary at 602-827-8224.

Learn. Understand. Decide. We hope to see you there!

05/08/2026

Get ready to spice up your garden! 🌶️🍅Join the Apache County Cooperative Extension for our Salsa Plant Giveaway! We are providing a variety of plants to help you start your very own salsa garden at home. Event Details:When: Saturday, May 16, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM (until plants are gone!) Location: Apache County Cooperative Extension Office (Apache County Fair Grounds) Address: 845 W. 4th North Street, St. Johns, AZ These plants are proudly provided by the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension in partnership with the St. Johns and Round Valley 4-H Garden Clubs. Don't miss out—arrive early to make sure you get your plants before they're all spoken for! We look forward to seeing you there! 🌿✨

04/14/2026

Don't forget to mark your calendars!! This Friday at the St. Johns Extension Office. The office is located at 845 W 4th North in the Fairgrounds Building.

04/07/2026

Free basic soil testing at the St. Johns Cooperative Extension Office (845 W 4th North St Johns, AZ 85936) on Friday April 17th. 10:00 to 2:00.

04/01/2026

Don’t Let Your Horse be a "Typhoid Mary"! 🐴❌

Going to a show or a clinic this weekend?

Shaking "hands" with other horses might seem friendly, but sharing snot is definitely NOT cool!

Keep your equine best friend healthy with these quick biosecurity hacks:

No Double Dipping: Never dunk the hose into your water bucket. Hold it above the rim so germs don’t swim from bucket to bucket.

Selfish is Safer: It’s okay to be a little "selfish" with your gear. Don't share brushes, saddle pads, or buckets with other horses.

The Barrier Method: Use your tack stall as a "fence" between your horse and their neighbors at the show.

Do Your Dishes: Don’t just dump the water—scrub those buckets and feed tubs regularly to get rid of hidden bacteria and algae.

Keep the blue ribbons coming and the germs going!

03/26/2026

Ready to learn how to can? Registration and full details are in the flyer.

Curious about canning and want to learn more? Check out the flyer for details and registration information.

03/26/2026

Join us in April for a food dehydration training!

Did you ever want to learn how to use a food dehydrator and/or a freeze dehydrator? Now is your chance. Details for registration is on the flyer.

03/17/2026

Don't forget to join us this Saturday March 21st from 10 to 12 for Fruit Tree Pruning class. Class will be at the St. Johns Cooperative Extension Office in the Apache County Fairgrounds Building. See you there!

03/09/2026

Please join a Federal Regulatory Fairness Hearing on Grazing at Show Low City Hall on Thursday, March 12, 2026, from 9:00 am to noon.
The meeting will include representatives from the US Forest Service (USFS), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Natural Resources Conservation Services (NCRS), and the Small Business Administration (SBA).
The purpose of this hearing is to gather feedback from stakeholders such as small businesses, ranchers, and grazing permit holders about federal regulations that affect livestock grazing on public lands. We would like to hear about regulatory challenges regarding grazing issues on federal lands such as (but not limited to) permitting matters, delays, and/or compliance or enforcement issues. We would also like to hear ways regulations could be improved or simplified. The National Ombudsman collects this feedback and reports it annually to Congress and federal agencies to push for regulatory improvements.
Date: March 12, 2026 (Thursday)
Time: 9:00 am – noon
Location: Show Low City Hall, 180 N 9th Street, Show Low, AZ 85901
Questions: [email protected]
Here is the link on our website:
https://www.sba.gov/event/81591

02/17/2026

Get ready to get creative this summer! 🎨✨

Apache County 4-H is inviting all young artists to join us for our Arts & Crafts summer meetings. Whether you’re a master with a paintbrush or just love making things with your hands, there is a project waiting for you.

🖌️ What We’ll Be Making:
We have a variety of fun, hands-on activities planned, including:

Recycled Art

Mosaics

Beading

Painting
..and much more!

📋 Details at a Glance:
Who: Open to youth ages 8–18.

When: Join us for our upcoming Summer Meetings.

Where to Sign Up: Register online at https://4h.zsuite.org.

Don't miss out on the chance to learn new skills and express your creativity! You can also scan the QR code on the flyer to head straight to the registration page.