OLYMPIA – Manufacturing facilities located in Washington may be eligible for industrial-incentive funding through the WSU Extension Energy Program. The funds are intended for facilities in need of additional support for approved energy improvement projects. This is one of the efforts in Washington resulting from Enron settlement dollars from the energy crisis scandal in […]
BRUSH PRAIRIE, Wash. – Eating healthy, receiving reliable medical advice and learning correct food-safety practices can mean spending more money than the average person or family can afford. Thanks to Clark County WSU Extension’s Health and Wellness Program, this knowledge and help is accessible and affordable. According to extension’s description: “In order to improve […]
PULLMAN – Daniel L. Fagerlie, Ferry County director for WSU Extension and the Colville Reservation federally recognized Extension Program, will accept the Award for Excellence in Extension from the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities on Nov. 14. This is the third consecutive year that a WSU Extension educator has received the award. He […]
OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of General Administration’s award-winning Plant Operations Support program – known as the Consortium – will become part of the WSU Extension Energy Program effective Sept. 1. “This transfer is in keeping with Gov. Chris Gregoire’s direction to think innovatively and to reconfigure our organizations when economies of scale […]
BLAINE – How should land grant universities prepare to respond to the impacts of globalization and climate change on agriculture, natural resources, and communities? A daylong symposium on that topic will kick off the western region joint summer meeting of land grant universities, being hosted by Washington State University. The meeting will attract leaders from […]
How should land grant universities prepare to respond to the impacts of globalization and climate change on agriculture, natural resources, and communities? A daylong symposium on that topic will kick off the western region joint summer meeting of land grant universities, being hosted by Washington State University. The meeting will attract leaders from colleges of […]
The Western Extension Committee is presenting an interactive online webinar series on a variety of issues to help agricultural producers and other professionals better understand and deal with today’s changing economy. Titled “Ag in Uncertain Times,” the series will present multiple online sessions in the months of June, September, October, November, and December. The series […]
President Elson S. Floyd, in an open online letter, encouraged faculty and staff to review the preliminary budget plan details and provide feedback. He also addressed three budget-related issues that have been circulating in the media, regarding: A minimum 90-day notice to all eligible employees whose jobs will be eliminated due to the […]
TACOMA – A series of WSU Extension workshops on low impact development techniques for professionals in the development and construction industries has proven so popular that there are waiting lists for the final workshops. The series is the first LID training program offering certification from WSU Extension for those attending the workshops and successfully […]
PULLMAN – One of the hottest trends in gardening today is organic gardening which relies on natural processes to grow plants. There is now a growing consensus among scientists that organically grown fruits and vegetables may contain higher levels of nutrients than conventionally grown produce. “Organic gardening is experiencing a surge in interest,” said Tonie […]