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Helpful resources to prepare CAHNRS students for a successful school year
From finding an internship to leadership opportunities, scholarships, and more, CAHNRS is committed to helping its students flourish while achieving their academic and personal goals in the new school year.
Students
Cosmic Crisp® tasting connects new Coug families, minds behind legendary WSU apple
Incoming students and their families got a juicy introduction to WSU’s land-grant mission, and in some cases a bite-sized Q&A session on apple breeding, during fall 2026 move-in.
Research
Harsher weather conditions could encourage sustainable ecolabeling in fishing industry
New economics research examines how changing environmental conditions may influence the practice and trustworthiness of sustainable ecolabeling in fishing.
Extension
4-H Teen Conference participants explore future careers, gain leadership skills
Washington high schoolers built leadership skills, explored careers, prepared for their futures, and took part in hands-on service projects during the Washington State 4-H Teen Conference in Pullman.
Alums
Inaugural Dean’s Faculty Fellow awards support nine high-impact research, teaching, and outreach projects
Nine scientists in CAHNRS are launching high-impact educational experiences, research into complex challenges, and outreach that improves lives through a new fellowship program.
Academic Programs
CAHNRS showcases Cougar Gold, honey, wine, and more at local food festival
The mid-summer heat didn’t deter a consistent stream of foodies from stopping by the Cougar-themed tents at this year’s Crave! Northwest festival.
More News
New from Extension: National manual for aerial pest control
The latest manual from WSU Extension instructs pilots how to apply pesticides properly and safely from an aircraft.
Regents Professor Jill McCluskey joins National Academies’ new Food, Nutrition, and Ag Committee
The WSU Regents Professor and Director of the School of Economic Sciences is an inaugural member of the National Academies’ newly established Food, Nutrition, and Agriculture Program Advisory Committee.
Families reunite decades later as part of 4-H Japanese exchange program
Washington State 4-H hosted 18 youths this summer as part of an exchange program. Two Japanese chaperones were in the program when they were teens.
Special WSU Extension podcast series highlights food safety after wildfires
“Wildfire Food Safety: Making Safe Choices After a Wildfire” series talks about food safety in the aftereffects of a fire.
Podcasts
The Art of Range
The Art of Range is a podcast about rangelands for people who manage rangelands. Our goal is education and conservation through conversation.
Food Safety in a Minute
Need answers to your food safety questions? Food Safety in a Minute from Washington State University answers the most commonly asked questions from consumers. Listening is a quick and easy way to learn more about food safety.
Wheat Beat
The WSU Wheat Beat podcast features experts who share insights into the latest research in wheat and barley production systems. Listen to every episode at The Wheat Beat
The Evergreen Thumb
Join us as we invite expert horticulturists, seasoned Master Gardeners, and passionate plant enthusiasts to share their wisdom, practical tips, and hands-on experiences.
Forest Over Story
The Forest Overstory is a podcast series dedicated to unraveling forest management topics that impact small forest landowners by interviewing forest land managers, researchers, and fellow private forest owners around Washington.