Local dollars, local impact: WSU Extension builds community investment networks
Helping Washington communities create peer-to-peer investment networks that keep wealth local, WSU Extension provides the support, tools, and expertise that strengthen rural resilience and economic growth.
New from Extension: Guides to wild bees, lawn sprinklers, X-disease, and more
Experts help Washingtonians protect cherry crops and wild pollinators, conserve water, use pesticides safely, and more, with latest publications.
High schoolers more at risk for firearm-related violence, WSU-led study shows
Using federal data spanning 2001 to 2022, researchers uncovered trends in firearm deaths for 11- to 18-year-olds in rural and urban settings. They discovered that since 2017, firearms have surpassed motor vehicle collisions as the leading cause of mortality for that age group.
Forest Management Shortcourse to help Washington owners care for woodlands
Forest owners in central Washington can gain the skills to best manage their woodlands in an October short series.
‘We led with our hearts’: SNAP-Ed leaves lasting legacy
Federal funding for SNAP-Ed concluded Oct. 1, 2025, marking a profound change for WSU Extension and the Washington communities it served. The program leaves behind empowered families, youth, and strengthened local food systems.
From script to final cut, teens create films at WSU 4-H camp
Six youths attended the Camp to get hands-on experience in filmmaking.
New from Extension: Securing the milk supply in the event of an outbreak
Latest Extension guide informs dairy producers and partners about a new approach helping Washington dairy farms manage potential disease risks.