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Organic farm, master gardeners offer gardening course

PULLMAN – WSU Extension Master Gardeners and the WSU Organic Farm are joining forces to offer an intensive course in organic gardening beginning Feb. 20.   The course will cover everything from composting to garden planning, as well as organic pest control and fertilization.   “Organic Gardening Intensive” will begin Feb. 20 and run through […]

Dropped class list ready soon for comment

A complete list of courses proposed to be dropped as a result of WSU’s academic affairs program prioritization (A2P2) is expected to be available for university review by mid-December.   Larry James, associate executive vice president, is negotiating with colleges this week about contested courses. He plans to complete the review and have the dropped […]

WSU and UI to Offer Beef 300 short course

PULMAN – Production of high quality beef and beef products will be the focus of the second Beef 300 short course scheduled Jan. 7-10 at WSU and the University of Idaho. The event is offered by WSU and University of Idaho Extension, and the WSU Department of Animal Sciences in cooperation with the Washington Cattlemen’s […]

Take charge of your future retirement

RICHLAND — Plan ahead for your retirement with hands-on lessons at an educational course at WSU Tri-Cities.   “Retirement Planning Today” is designed for adults ages 50 to 70 and led by Todd Halterman, a securities and investment advisor and president of Pacific Crest Planning Inc. in Kennewick.   “In today’s environment, it never has […]

Practice facility opens May 1

pULLMAN — The Palouse Ridge Golf Club will have the grand opening of the practice facility on May 1. The Grand Opening celebration will be held on Friday, May 2, from 4-7 p.m. The festivities include a “First Drive” ceremony followed by food and a chance to win prizes.  The 400-yard practice range has target […]

Tri-Cities hosts small farms business planning

PASCO – “Tilling the Soil of Opportunity,” a course in business planning for current and aspiring small-scale farmers, ranchers and other agricultural businesses will be offered in Tri-Cities beginning in February. The course is designed for those who are operating or interested in starting a small farm or agricultural business. Classes will cover all aspects […]

Graduating engineers showcase projects

Vancouver- The School of Engineering and Computer Science at Washington State University Vancouver will present a display of seven capstone projects from graduating seniors, 3:30 to 6 p.m., April 23. The event is free and open to the public. Co-sponsored by local companies in Southwest Washington, each project will be presented and defended by the senior […]