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New Dairy Climate Roadmap shares practical options for Washington dairies to reduce emissions.
🔗 csanr.wsu.edu/dairy-roadmap
#ClimateSmartDairy #WADairy #WSU
🔗 csanr.wsu.edu/dairy-roadmap
#ClimateSmartDairy #WADairy #WSU
December 8, 2025 at 5:37 PM
New Dairy Climate Roadmap shares practical options for Washington dairies to reduce emissions.
🔗 csanr.wsu.edu/dairy-roadmap
#ClimateSmartDairy #WADairy #WSU
🔗 csanr.wsu.edu/dairy-roadmap
#ClimateSmartDairy #WADairy #WSU
“Studies show that left unchecked, holly will spread at an exponential rate. It will completely take over the forest understory.”
-#WSU Extension forester Kevin Zobrist
Forest landowners can contact local Extension offices for more info & to connect!
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-#WSU Extension forester Kevin Zobrist
Forest landowners can contact local Extension offices for more info & to connect!
forestry.wsu.edu
December 8, 2025 at 4:33 PM
“Studies show that left unchecked, holly will spread at an exponential rate. It will completely take over the forest understory.”
-#WSU Extension forester Kevin Zobrist
Forest landowners can contact local Extension offices for more info & to connect!
forestry.wsu.edu
-#WSU Extension forester Kevin Zobrist
Forest landowners can contact local Extension offices for more info & to connect!
forestry.wsu.edu
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Volunteers with Washington State University Clallam County Extension’s Farm Gleaning Program harvest excess produce from fields or orchards, with crops going directly to the Port Angeles Food Bank. #WSU #GoCougs magazine.wsu.edu/2025/08/07/w...
December 5, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Volunteers with Washington State University Clallam County Extension’s Farm Gleaning Program harvest excess produce from fields or orchards, with crops going directly to the Port Angeles Food Bank. #WSU #GoCougs magazine.wsu.edu/2025/08/07/w...
#WSU Extension Skagit & Island Counties graduated their first cohort of Climate Stewards this fall, completing a pilot program that trains community members in practical, science-based climate resilience.
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WSU Extension launches successful climate stewards pilot program in Skagit, Island Counties
WSU Extension Skagit and Island Counties graduated their first cohort of Climate Stewards this fall, completing a pilot program that trains community members in practical, science-based climate resili...
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December 3, 2025 at 6:57 PM
#WSU Extension Skagit & Island Counties graduated their first cohort of Climate Stewards this fall, completing a pilot program that trains community members in practical, science-based climate resilience.
news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/article/wsu-...
news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/article/wsu-...
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I had a blast talking @wsuextension.bsky.social with Tim Waters 🧅🥔 Come for the land-grant info; stay for 1918 jackrabbits and lightning strikes in veggie fields. Check out How Do You Science | Meet an Extension Vegetable Specialist at www.buzzsprout.com/1338544/epis... #GoCougs #STEMeducation
How Do You Science | Meet an Extension Vegetable Specialist - Ask Dr. Universe
Love veggies? Me, too. And so does my friend Tim Waters, regional vegetable specialist at WSU Extension.In this episode, you'll hear:What Extension isWhat it was like for Extension agents back in 1918...
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December 2, 2025 at 9:50 PM
I had a blast talking @wsuextension.bsky.social with Tim Waters 🧅🥔 Come for the land-grant info; stay for 1918 jackrabbits and lightning strikes in veggie fields. Check out How Do You Science | Meet an Extension Vegetable Specialist at www.buzzsprout.com/1338544/epis... #GoCougs #STEMeducation
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@wsuextension.bsky.social scientists are finishing a study to help veterinarians & dairy producers quantify time lost to disease/injury.
The findings help researchers adapt a human health metric to livestock to account for production lost. @wsuvetmed.bsky.social news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/article/wsu-...
The findings help researchers adapt a human health metric to livestock to account for production lost. @wsuvetmed.bsky.social news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/article/wsu-...
WSU researchers devising new way to quantify quality of life for dairy cows
New WSU research is shaping a first-of-its-kind metric to track how illness and injury affect dairy cows’ well-being and productive days.
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December 2, 2025 at 4:27 PM
@wsuextension.bsky.social scientists are finishing a study to help veterinarians & dairy producers quantify time lost to disease/injury.
The findings help researchers adapt a human health metric to livestock to account for production lost. @wsuvetmed.bsky.social news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/article/wsu-...
The findings help researchers adapt a human health metric to livestock to account for production lost. @wsuvetmed.bsky.social news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/article/wsu-...
You can help increase food security on the Peninsula this #GivingTuesday.
Since 2014, the Olympic Peninsula Farm-to-Food-Bank Fund has helped local farmers & food banks, a win for community resilience & the local economy.
Donate today! #GoCougs
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Since 2014, the Olympic Peninsula Farm-to-Food-Bank Fund has helped local farmers & food banks, a win for community resilience & the local economy.
Donate today! #GoCougs
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December 2, 2025 at 4:46 PM
You can help increase food security on the Peninsula this #GivingTuesday.
Since 2014, the Olympic Peninsula Farm-to-Food-Bank Fund has helped local farmers & food banks, a win for community resilience & the local economy.
Donate today! #GoCougs
extension.wsu.edu/clallam/olym...
Since 2014, the Olympic Peninsula Farm-to-Food-Bank Fund has helped local farmers & food banks, a win for community resilience & the local economy.
Donate today! #GoCougs
extension.wsu.edu/clallam/olym...
Planning your holiday meals? Find fresh, local ingredients across the state with the WA Food & Farm Finder.
The WSU Extension Regional Small Farms Program is proud to support the Eat Local First Collaborative.
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The WSU Extension Regional Small Farms Program is proud to support the Eat Local First Collaborative.
extension.wsu.edu/regionalsmal...
Local Food Directory
WSU Extension Regional Small Farms Program is part of the Eat Local First Collaborative, a statewide effort to connect people to local food. Eat Local First is the go-to source for finding local farms...
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December 1, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Planning your holiday meals? Find fresh, local ingredients across the state with the WA Food & Farm Finder.
The WSU Extension Regional Small Farms Program is proud to support the Eat Local First Collaborative.
extension.wsu.edu/regionalsmal...
The WSU Extension Regional Small Farms Program is proud to support the Eat Local First Collaborative.
extension.wsu.edu/regionalsmal...
Great discussion between #WSU Extension range & livestock specialist Tip Hudson & guests, like @uidaho.bsky.social's Extension beef specialist Jim Sprinkle, on what attributes makes the perfect range cow.
Huge implications for reducing land use conflicts & production.
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Huge implications for reducing land use conflicts & production.
artofrange.com/episodes/aor...
AoR 170: Dr. Jim Sprinkle on The Perfect Range Cow
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November 24, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Great discussion between #WSU Extension range & livestock specialist Tip Hudson & guests, like @uidaho.bsky.social's Extension beef specialist Jim Sprinkle, on what attributes makes the perfect range cow.
Huge implications for reducing land use conflicts & production.
artofrange.com/episodes/aor...
Huge implications for reducing land use conflicts & production.
artofrange.com/episodes/aor...
Interesting article on the successful cultivation of a tuber more affiliated with southern US ag production.
Carol Miles and the researchers at Mount Vernon REC are figuring out ways to make growing sweet potato not only viable but productive! #GoCougs
Carol Miles and the researchers at Mount Vernon REC are figuring out ways to make growing sweet potato not only viable but productive! #GoCougs
Hedlin’s Family Farm owner Kai Ottesen "attributes the success to the #WSU Mount Vernon Northwestern Washington Research & Extension Center’s Vegetable Research & Extension program’s project dedicated to sweet potatoes." Woo-hoo! #GoCougs www.goskagit.com/growskagit/l...
Locally-grown sweet potatoes proving popular
Locally-grown sweet potatoes quickly became a hit at the Skagit Valley Food Co-op.
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November 21, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Interesting article on the successful cultivation of a tuber more affiliated with southern US ag production.
Carol Miles and the researchers at Mount Vernon REC are figuring out ways to make growing sweet potato not only viable but productive! #GoCougs
Carol Miles and the researchers at Mount Vernon REC are figuring out ways to make growing sweet potato not only viable but productive! #GoCougs
#WSU Whatcom County Extension researchers are showing that neighborliness boosts individual & community health. In Blaine, WA, that work helped inspire the Sept. 28 Good Neighbor Day proclamation.
Great background & further info ⬇️.
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Great background & further info ⬇️.
we-are-neighbors.blogspot.com/2025/11/good...
Good Neighbors, Good Health: What Blaine, Washington Is Teaching the Rest of Us
#engagedneighbor #neighboring 101
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November 20, 2025 at 4:39 PM
#WSU Whatcom County Extension researchers are showing that neighborliness boosts individual & community health. In Blaine, WA, that work helped inspire the Sept. 28 Good Neighbor Day proclamation.
Great background & further info ⬇️.
we-are-neighbors.blogspot.com/2025/11/good...
Great background & further info ⬇️.
we-are-neighbors.blogspot.com/2025/11/good...
Youth in #WSU Clark County 4-H are cultivating gardening skills while giving back to their community.
“Kids learn belonging, mastery, independence & life skills that carry them into adulthood,” said Program Coordinator Chantal Krystiniak.
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“Kids learn belonging, mastery, independence & life skills that carry them into adulthood,” said Program Coordinator Chantal Krystiniak.
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Family Gardening and Cooking in Clark County: Growing Confidence and Skills as a Family from Garden to Kitchen | Vancouver Family Magazine
Learn about family gardening and cooking in Clark County. Discover how families can grow, harvest and cook together this season - building confidence, skills and fun from garden to kitchen.
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November 18, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Youth in #WSU Clark County 4-H are cultivating gardening skills while giving back to their community.
“Kids learn belonging, mastery, independence & life skills that carry them into adulthood,” said Program Coordinator Chantal Krystiniak.
vancouverfamilymagazine.com/family-garde...
“Kids learn belonging, mastery, independence & life skills that carry them into adulthood,” said Program Coordinator Chantal Krystiniak.
vancouverfamilymagazine.com/family-garde...
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With support from the @wsuextension.bsky.social Energy Program, the Harrington School District is the state's first to benefit from The Giving Grid. This program offers solar panel installation for qualifying school districts at no upfront cost. #GoCougs news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/article/wsu-...
WSU Extension helping school districts tap into solar energy savings
Bringing renewable energy and reinvestment opportunities to rural communities, The Giving Grid celebrated its first school solar installation with a ribbon-cutting event.
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November 17, 2025 at 5:06 PM
With support from the @wsuextension.bsky.social Energy Program, the Harrington School District is the state's first to benefit from The Giving Grid. This program offers solar panel installation for qualifying school districts at no upfront cost. #GoCougs news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/article/wsu-...
A farm-oriented Nature Fest & Nature Camp was a great way to bring kids & experts together for 2 days of fun & discovery.
They saw how certain ag practices affect wildlife diversity through activities like river dipping & moth trapping. Stunning moth photos!
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They saw how certain ag practices affect wildlife diversity through activities like river dipping & moth trapping. Stunning moth photos!
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Grassland Moths at Low Way Farm Nature Camp | Conservation Grazing | Washington State University
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November 14, 2025 at 5:35 PM
A farm-oriented Nature Fest & Nature Camp was a great way to bring kids & experts together for 2 days of fun & discovery.
They saw how certain ag practices affect wildlife diversity through activities like river dipping & moth trapping. Stunning moth photos!
extension.wsu.edu/conservation...
They saw how certain ag practices affect wildlife diversity through activities like river dipping & moth trapping. Stunning moth photos!
extension.wsu.edu/conservation...
Great throwback vid: We’ve always been about nourishing communities. From 4-H youth development to large- and small-scale ag, natural resources, Master Gardeners, & local economic growth, we’re in every county, helping people better help themselves. #GoCougs
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJlf...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJlf...
#GoCougsMeans Community
YouTube video by WSU COE
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November 13, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Great throwback vid: We’ve always been about nourishing communities. From 4-H youth development to large- and small-scale ag, natural resources, Master Gardeners, & local economic growth, we’re in every county, helping people better help themselves. #GoCougs
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJlf...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJlf...
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CSANR’s Georgine Yorgey and Allie Higginbotham visited the Qualco Digester and Werkhoven Dairy with the Washington State Dairy Federation.
🐄⚡ The digester turns manure into methane to power a generator that produces electricity for Snohomish PUD.
#WasteToFuels #RenewableEnergy #WSU
🐄⚡ The digester turns manure into methane to power a generator that produces electricity for Snohomish PUD.
#WasteToFuels #RenewableEnergy #WSU
November 12, 2025 at 10:17 PM
CSANR’s Georgine Yorgey and Allie Higginbotham visited the Qualco Digester and Werkhoven Dairy with the Washington State Dairy Federation.
🐄⚡ The digester turns manure into methane to power a generator that produces electricity for Snohomish PUD.
#WasteToFuels #RenewableEnergy #WSU
🐄⚡ The digester turns manure into methane to power a generator that produces electricity for Snohomish PUD.
#WasteToFuels #RenewableEnergy #WSU
Field horsetail & smooth scouringrush weeds pose significant issues for Washington's dryland farmers. In our latest publication, learn some of the most practical management practices that will help get them under control. #GoCougs
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New from Extension: Manage ancient weeds in dryland cropping systems
Newly published this fall, the latest guide from WSU Extension looks at two ancient weed plants that cause trouble for dryland farmers and livestock producers.
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November 12, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Field horsetail & smooth scouringrush weeds pose significant issues for Washington's dryland farmers. In our latest publication, learn some of the most practical management practices that will help get them under control. #GoCougs
news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/article/new-...
news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/article/new-...
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Wash. potato growers have a powerful tool to help make decisions about crops that’s saving the industry nearly $10M annually.
#WSU leads the Potato Decision Aid System, which uses data from AgWeatherNet & field monitoring to create computer models & risk maps. news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/article/powe...
#WSU leads the Potato Decision Aid System, which uses data from AgWeatherNet & field monitoring to create computer models & risk maps. news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/article/powe...
Powering predictions for potato farmers
Potato growers in Washington have a powerful new tool to help them make decisions about their crops, one that’s saving the industry in the state nearly $10 million each year.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Wash. potato growers have a powerful tool to help make decisions about crops that’s saving the industry nearly $10M annually.
#WSU leads the Potato Decision Aid System, which uses data from AgWeatherNet & field monitoring to create computer models & risk maps. news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/article/powe...
#WSU leads the Potato Decision Aid System, which uses data from AgWeatherNet & field monitoring to create computer models & risk maps. news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/article/powe...
Youth are often curious about many things, including food safety. #WSU Extension Professor Susie Craig recommends having them reach out to curious cat @askdruniverse.bsky.social, who works alongside WSU faculty to provide child-friendly, research-based expertise.
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news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/podcasts/fsm...
November 7, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Youth are often curious about many things, including food safety. #WSU Extension Professor Susie Craig recommends having them reach out to curious cat @askdruniverse.bsky.social, who works alongside WSU faculty to provide child-friendly, research-based expertise.
news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/podcasts/fsm...
news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/podcasts/fsm...
The Farm Gleaning Program of #WSU Clallam County Extension is bolstering regional food security & helping feed those in need: ~1 in 4 kids there experience hunger.
Discover how we’re making a difference in this fall’s edition of @wastatemagazine.bsky.social. #GoCougs
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Discover how we’re making a difference in this fall’s edition of @wastatemagazine.bsky.social. #GoCougs
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November 6, 2025 at 4:50 PM
The Farm Gleaning Program of #WSU Clallam County Extension is bolstering regional food security & helping feed those in need: ~1 in 4 kids there experience hunger.
Discover how we’re making a difference in this fall’s edition of @wastatemagazine.bsky.social. #GoCougs
magazine.wsu.edu/2025/08/07/w...
Discover how we’re making a difference in this fall’s edition of @wastatemagazine.bsky.social. #GoCougs
magazine.wsu.edu/2025/08/07/w...
Like trick-or-treating, but with veggies! Kids in the Olympia School District “shopped” for local produce and tried a new #WSU buckwheat pancake mix at this year’s Youth Farmers Market.
Event made possible through WSU's New Grains Northwest, SNAP-Ed & @wsucsanr.bsky.social. #GoCougs
Event made possible through WSU's New Grains Northwest, SNAP-Ed & @wsucsanr.bsky.social. #GoCougs
November 5, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Like trick-or-treating, but with veggies! Kids in the Olympia School District “shopped” for local produce and tried a new #WSU buckwheat pancake mix at this year’s Youth Farmers Market.
Event made possible through WSU's New Grains Northwest, SNAP-Ed & @wsucsanr.bsky.social. #GoCougs
Event made possible through WSU's New Grains Northwest, SNAP-Ed & @wsucsanr.bsky.social. #GoCougs
On Saturday, volunteers with #WSU Extension Snohomish County's "Promotores del medio Ambiente" (environmental ambassadors) presented their final leadership projects at @wsueverett.bsky.social. Congratulations & well done! #GoCougs
November 4, 2025 at 4:14 PM
On Saturday, volunteers with #WSU Extension Snohomish County's "Promotores del medio Ambiente" (environmental ambassadors) presented their final leadership projects at @wsueverett.bsky.social. Congratulations & well done! #GoCougs
Dealing with an overabundance of apples? Then tune in to this podcast episode of Food Safety in a Minute. Food safety expert Susie Craig will offer a couple suggestions for research-based, tested recipes.
All in an easily digestible, 60-second sound bite: news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/podcasts/fsm....
All in an easily digestible, 60-second sound bite: news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/podcasts/fsm....
October 30, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Dealing with an overabundance of apples? Then tune in to this podcast episode of Food Safety in a Minute. Food safety expert Susie Craig will offer a couple suggestions for research-based, tested recipes.
All in an easily digestible, 60-second sound bite: news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/podcasts/fsm....
All in an easily digestible, 60-second sound bite: news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/podcasts/fsm....
What a great video on the ways that #WSU bee researchers are making a huge difference in agriculture.
Our bee expert, Priya Basu, also helps with Extension & outreach. If you're a beekeeper in Washington state, we are here for you!
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Our bee expert, Priya Basu, also helps with Extension & outreach. If you're a beekeeper in Washington state, we are here for you!
extension.wsu.edu/agriculture-...
The #WSU bee & pollinator program is working to help agriculture & our food supply now & into the future. WSU takes a holistic approach to addressing colony collapse, as shown in this story & video about the program. #GoCougs #SaveTheBees go.wsu.edu/bees-on-the-...
October 28, 2025 at 6:14 PM
What a great video on the ways that #WSU bee researchers are making a huge difference in agriculture.
Our bee expert, Priya Basu, also helps with Extension & outreach. If you're a beekeeper in Washington state, we are here for you!
extension.wsu.edu/agriculture-...
Our bee expert, Priya Basu, also helps with Extension & outreach. If you're a beekeeper in Washington state, we are here for you!
extension.wsu.edu/agriculture-...