@wsuextension.bsky.social
Engaging people & communities to advance knowledge, economic well-being, & quality of life. Translating innovation into hands-on solutions locally & statewide.
@wsucahnrs.bsky.socialReposted by @wsuextension.bsky.socialThousands of @wsuextension.bsky.social -trained volunteers propel our state's 4-H & Master Gardener programs forward. #WSU supplies the research, training, leadership, & infrastructure, volunteers translate that knowledge into outreach in their communities. news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/article/core...
@wsuextension.bsky.socialLonger, hotter summer droughts can leave birch trees more susceptible to the bronze birch borer, a native Washington beetle. Learn the signs of damage & management options from our Hortsense resource:
hortsense.cahnrs.wsu.edu/fact-sheet/b...
@wsuextension.bsky.socialIn the latest Food Safety in a Minute podcast from #WSU Extension, food safety expert Susie Craig discusses new food safety standards for food donations in the 2026 Food Code.
Changes cover safe storage, transport, handling, & food waste reduction.
news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/podcasts/fsm...
@wsuextension.bsky.socialExtension’s #WSU Energy Program has released a new tool simplifying building codes so housing projects get done correctly & more efficiently. #GoCougs
“By providing users with a web-based tool, we are making it faster & easier to submit permitting documents.”
news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/article/wsu-...
@wsusnohomg.bsky.socialReposted by @wsuextension.bsky.socialReady to up your vegetable-growing game? Take a look at our Growing Groceries (Zoom) series! Bonus: you don't need to be in Snohomish County to join!
extension.wsu.edu/snohomish/mg...
@wsuextension.bsky.socialIt’s Food Waste Prevention Week!
Waste less food, save money & make the most of what you buy with tips from #WSU Kitsap County Extension.
Want to learn more? They’re also offering food waste prevention classes this November ⬇️. #GoCougs
extension.wsu.edu/kitsap/2026/...
@wsuextension.bsky.social#WSU food safety expert Susie Craig talks egg pasteurization in this recent article.
“Pasteurized shell eggs are a great example of how food science improves food safety without changing the taste or quality in our everyday cooking & food preparation.”
www.marthastewart.com/what-are-pas...
@wsuextension.bsky.socialRegistration is open for the online San Juan County Master Gardeners Garden Workshop Series!
Learn strategies to create beautiful, sustainable landscapes while supporting biodiversity, conserving water & enhancing well-being. Courses begin Oct.
events.cahnrs.wsu.edu/event/san-ju...
@wsuextension.bsky.socialFresh #WSU publications explore conservation grazing principles for livestock producers, help the tree fruit industry effectively grow the Cosmic Crisp® apple variety, protect against foodborne illness & aid beekeepers facing resistant pests. #GoCougs
news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/article/new-...
@wsucahnrs.bsky.socialReposted by @wsuextension.bsky.socialThe #WSU Energy Program has released a new Residential Energy Code Calculator. Available on the WSU Energy Program website, the calculator streamlines energy code documentation for residential construction across Washington. @wsuextension.bsky.social #GoCougs news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/article/wsu-...
@wsuextension.bsky.social#WSU Extension C.A.R.E.S. will join community partners tomorrow from 3-7 p.m. in Arlington, WA, for mental health education & outreach activities in honor of National Suicide Prevention Month.
extension.wsu.edu/snohomish/ev...
@wsuextension.bsky.socialPhytophthora rubi, a fungal-like organism that causes root rot, thrives where water collects, including areas with heavy soils, hardpans, poor drainage, or excessive irrigation.
Good drainage is key to prevention. As WSU master gardeners say: “Right plant, right place!” #GoCougs
@wsuextension.bsky.social#WSU Clark County master gardener volunteers tackled a question about a common raspberry problem this week: root rot.
Struggling plants & brown roots are telltale signs. What causes it & what can you do about it? Find out below.
@wsuextension.bsky.social@wsuextension.bsky.social#WSU Extension, Partners for Rural Washington, & Zero Emissions Northwest are among the partners leading The Giving Grid, a program bringing solar energy & long-term savings to rural schools. 4 new installations now complete @ Colville School District!
khq.com/news/colvill...
@wsucahnrs.bsky.socialReposted by @wsuextension.bsky.social"Northwest Washington could be the fennel bulb–producing capital of the US based on the quality we can produce here." - Carol Miles, @wsuextension.bsky.social vegetable specialist tells @wastatemagazine.bsky.social. Sadly, demand isn't high enough yet. #GoCougs
magazine.wsu.edu/2026/08/04/f...
@wsuextension.bsky.social#WSU Extension Lewis County Master Gardener volunteers are bringing hands-on gardening education to youth at the Lewis County Juvenile Detention Center through a new outreach program. The produce they grow will be harvested & used in meal preparation.
chronline.com/stories/lewi...
@wsuextension.bsky.socialFor hobbyists & specialty producers, a #WSU bigleaf maple syrup workshop will be offered Friday, Oct. 9, 3-6 p.m. in Olympia. Come learn how to create a unique product to share with family & friends or to sell! Check out the toolkit & website for info ⬇️.
extension.wsu.edu/maplesyrup/w...
@wsuextension.bsky.socialA cutting-edge snapshot of how food scientists & technologists are improving food safety nationwide. #WSU Professor Susie Craig breaks down just five of the newest ways in 60 seconds. #GoCougs
news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/podcasts/fsm...
@wsuextension.bsky.socialGreat work from our #WSU Energy Program in providing lower-income residents in Stevens County with no-cost duct sealing to improve the energy efficiency of their homes! ⬇️ #GoCougs
news.wsu.edu/news/2026/09...
