Extension

To stem invasives, WSU leads only publicly available biocontrol resource in Washington

WSU offers publicly available access to biocontrol resources, helping land managers and owners, food producers, and recreationists statewide tackle tough invasives.

Washington State University Professor and Extension Specialist Jennifer Andreas looking through magnification at a branch, searching for knotweed biocontrol agents. Photo credit: Shawna Bautista, USDA Forest Service.

WSU faculty receive funding to further study of firearm safety practices in rural communities

Two WSU researchers are continuing their investigation of firearm safety practices in rural Washington state communities, thanks to a new $32,000 grant from the Grandmothers Against Gun Violence Foundation, a Seattle-based nonprofit.

A person's hands as they place a gun into a lock box that sits on a table.

WSU Extension unit recognized nationally for expanding broadband access

The National Association of Community Development Extension Professionals recognized WSU Extension’s Community and Economic Development unit for their broadband work and leadership over the summer.

Rural farmer with tablet in wheat field at sunset.

Student intern documents wildlife while living on rural WSU farm

Joseph Link lived in a camper at WSU’s Vetter Demonstration Farm and Forest while working as an intern this summer.

A bald eagle sits on a fence post in a field.

WSU Extension nutrition educator receives lifetime achievement award

Washington State University Skagit County Extension Specialist and Associate Professor Diane Smith received the Helen Denning Ullrich Annual Award for Lifetime Excellence in Nutrition Education from the Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior last Thursday in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Two women pose with award in front of large projected slide.

From field to table, WSU Extension team tackles statewide food safety

Three Washington State University Extension professionals are working to bolster food security in Washington state and beyond through education, outreach, and research.

A person with disposable gloves looks through a magnifying glass at a snack he is holding up.

New Clif Bar and King Arthur Baking Company Endowed Chair to lead WSU Breadlab

Kevin Murphy will lead the WSU Breadlab as the new Clif Bar and King Arthur Baking Company Endowed Chair in Organic Grain Breeding and Innovation.

Kevin Murphy- grain field