PULLMAN, Wash. A conference is scheduled for February 10-12, 2009 at the Shilo Inn in Richland, Wash. to plan a sustainable future for farmers, ranchers and rural communities in the Pacific Northwest. Participants will review their experiences with sustainability, highlight lessons learned, and craft a plan to sustain Pacific Northwest agriculture and rural communities. “The […]
DAVENPORT, Wash. – Two of the nation’s leading authorities on cattle markets will discuss the 2009 Market Outlook for beef during a telephone conference scheduled from 7:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. on November 5. Tom Platt, Washington State University Extension Lincoln County educator, said that Jim Robb, director of the center, and Erica Rosa, agricultural […]
PULLMAN, Wash. – Over two-hundred teens from across the state will take part in this year’s 4-H Teen Conference at Washington State University from Sunday, June 29 to Tuesday, July 1. The three-day program features action-filled activities, educational workshops, college and career information, and recreation. Monday workshops include forensic science, leadership skills, developing and presenting […]
Some 250 Master Gardener volunteers from across Washington state will gather at Fort Warden State Park near Port Townsend, Wash. June 12 to 14 to hone their skills at their annual leadership conference, and to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the world’s first Master Gardeners program. There has never been a better time for the […]
EAST WENATCHEE, Wash. – Transitioning farm ownership within the family, land and water rights, marketing savvy and biosecurity are just a few of the topics that will be covered at the annual Washington Women and Agriculture Conference held here April 18 – 19.
PUYALLUP, Wash. – Nearly 300 Washington state teens from 27 counties will learn how the election process works at the annual 4-H Know Your Government Conference in Olympia, Feb. 16-19. Participants will explore different political parties, the nomination process and develop resolutions to produce a party platform. At the conclusion, a Know Your Government Governor […]
PULLMAN, Wash. – More than 80 cattle producers are registered to attend the Cattlemen’s Boot Camp Thursday, Jan. 3, and Friday, Jan. 4, on the Washington State University campus. WSU faculty, staff and industry experts will cover a broad range of topics of interest to producers, according to Kris Johnson, WSU professor of animal sciences, […]
PASCO, Wash. – Washington State University could play an important role in helping the state become a leader in Bioenergy, according to WSU Vice President for Economic Development and Extension John C. Gardner. Speaking at a WSU conference examining economic issues on Thursday, Gardner said that WSU has the obligation as a land-grant university to […]
PULLMAN, Wash. – The late registration fee for the first annual Washington State University Economic Issues and Outlook Conference, scheduled Dec. 6-7 at the Red Lion Hotel in Pasco, has been waived. Registration is $125.The Red Lion is located 2525 N. 20th Ave., Pasco. Nineteen WSU faculty, government and agriculture industry speakers will discuss a […]
PULLMAN, Wash. – About 75 Washington teenagers and 25 adults are expected to attend the 2007 4-H Summer Teen Conference on the Washington State University campus, June 24-26. “The theme of this year’s conference is ‘Fast Track to the Future,’” said Jan Klein, state 4-H teen leadership coordinator for WSU Extension. “Our workshops will help […]