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Planning for Sustainability Key to Profitable Farming

EVERETT, Wash. — Washington State University Snohomish County Extension is offering a 12-week “Cultivating Success: Agricultural Entrepreneurship and Farm Business Planning” course to help new and existing farmers gain skills in business planning and direct marketing. The course runs on Tuesday evenings starting January 17 through April 17 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at […]

Hitting Below the Belt

If you’ve made a New Year’s resolution to eat right and trim down, be forewarned that medical science shows your brain has it in for you and will actively promote your failure on two different fronts. That’s not good news, of course, but you should know about it so you can strengthen your resolve as […]

Where’s the Honey? Master Beekeeper Courses for 2012

Everett, Wash. — To help expand the number of local honey producers, Washington State University Snohomish County Extension and Beez Neez Apiary Supply team up each year to sponsor the popular apprentice-level course in the Master Beekeeper Program. The five-week course provides a thorough introduction to beekeeping for novice beekeepers as well as a comprehensive […]

Register Now for 2012 Country Living Expo, Cattlemen’s Winterschool on Jan. 28

BURLINGTON, Wash.—The 2012 Country Living Expo and Cattlemen’s Winterschool, planned from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, will offer something for everyone interested in the finer points of living in rural areas, with more than 160 classes to choose from. The event will be held at Stanwood High School, 7400 272nd St. NW […]

CAHNRS News – December 16, 2011

December 16, 2011 The Perfect Gift for Your Favorite Coug Are you looking for a Christmas present for your favorite Coug? We have two new styles of pillows made from WSU Marching Band uniforms. Please check out our website at http://amdt.wsu.edu for more information and to download an order form for these limited edition pillows. […]

Online Databases Provide New Tool for Unlocking the Genetic Secrets in Medicinal Plants

PULLMAN, Wash. – Unlocking the genetic and biochemical secrets of plants used for medicinal purposes could be easier in the future, thanks to new online databases funded by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences through the American Recovery and Re-investment Act. The three-year projects were funded as part of a $10 million initiative from […]

WSU Colville Reservation-Ferry County 4-H Wins National Science Outreach Award

COLVILLE, Wash. — Exceptional promotion of the 4-H Wired for Wind Experiment has garnered WSU Colville Reservation-Ferry County a $3,000 award. The 2011 Toyota Innovation Award for Promotion and Media Outreach recognizes the efforts of youth and adults who sent news releases, developed posters and flyers, and created online awareness to publicize the October 4-H […]