The latest free guides from WSU Extension can help woodland owners grow their own shiitake mushrooms, educate packinghouse visitors on safety, and empower grape growers to control common vineyard pests.
New Guides
A Hobbyist Guide to Growing Shiitake Mushrooms on Logs for Woodland Owners (FS394E)
Prized for their flavor and nutrition, shiitake mushrooms can be cultivated in the Pacific Northwest using trees commonly found in many woodland backyards. Find out how you can partake of this enjoyable hobby, which can also generate income. Authors include WSU Extension Forester Patrick Shults, WSU Extension Professor Kevin Zobrist, Regional Agriculture Specialist Justin O’Dea, and Oregon State University’s Oregon Shiitake Trial Lead Eric Jones.
Ensuring Personal and Produce Safety for Packinghouse Visitors (FS395E)
Fruit packinghouses can be bustling environments, making it challenging to comprehend everything at first glance. It is important for visitors to practice safety to keep themselves, employees, and consumers safe from harm. This guide examines clothing, health, handwashing, forklift traffic, hazard identification, and communication. Authors are WSU undergraduate student Sierra Olsen and Claire Murphy, WSU assistant professor and Extension specialist.
Revised Guide
Pest Management Guide for Grapes in Washington (EB0762)
Now available in electronic format only, this updated, comprehensive guide examines controls of diseases, insects, weeds, and animal pests of commercial vineyards. Includes discussions of safety, spray recommendations, and regulatory information. It was created by experts from WSU, Washington State Department of Agriculture, USDA, and industry.
View more original and revised guides online at the WSU Extension Publications website.