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From unpredictable weather to invasive species, farming comes with many challenges. Running a farm adjacent to an urban center adds another layer of difficulty.
“Farming on the Urban Edge,” a docuseries directed by Extension's Justin O’Dea, portrays the complexities of farming near residential communities across the Northwest. |
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Soo-Yeun Lee grew up in South Korea with a love of learning and an interest in leadership and activities uncommon among fellow students. Lee will return to that leadership interest when she takes over as director of WSU's School of Food Science. |
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Late summer has transformed WSU's turfgrass research farm from waving meadows to dormant, golden stubble. In one corner, though, rows of a Pacific Northwest newcomer are tall and verdant despite summer’s heat. |
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Restrictions at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic weren’t fun, but some positives appeared out of that isolation. One lasting benefit is the Virtual Ecology experience for students and, thanks to social media, the public. |
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Allyson Beall King, a researcher and teacher exploring the dynamic systems that drive the natural world, is the new director of WSU’s School of the Environment. SOE encompasses geology, earth and space science, wildlife conservation, forest management, and a host of other disciplines. |
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Newly published by WSU Extension, four free guides help orchard operators learn whether several popular sweet cherry varieties are feasible for production. |
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Upcoming Events
Fall Farm and Forest Field Day
Extension Forestry hosts this field day, Sept. 17, at the Vetter Demonstration Farm, Deer Park. Learn about topics in both a field track and a forest track, including pasture evaluation, agroforestry, managing weeds, soil pit analysis, thinning for health and safety, and much more; $22.
Food is Medicine and the Realm of Tourism
Experts from Extension and IREACH lead a panel discussion, Sept. 21; learn how agriculture and health intersect, and how to create opportunities for rural, tribal, and farming communities to thrive. Free, registration is required via Zoom.
WSU Tree Fruit Pear Psylla Field Day 2022
WSU field day, Sept. 21 at Pashastin, Wash., for growers and consultants; learn about outcomes of a pear psylla phenology-based management program done this season.
Fall Seminar: Getting Your Forestry Work Done
Aimed at landowners, this Extension Fall Forestry Seminar explores the unique roles that public and private foresters perform to help forest owners achieve their goals. Learn what to expect when working with contractors, foresters, and agencies; Sept. 30 at Spokane; $20.
Emerald Ash Borer Evening Workshops
The emerald ash borer beetle has been found in the Pacific Northwest, and that's bad news for ash trees. This insect has killed millions of trees in the eastern U.S. At two evening workshops, learn about early detection and identification, symptoms, management, and species options to replace ash-dominant areas, Oct. 5 and 6 at Ridgefield and Olympia.
Next Gen Network: Irrigation and Technology
Hear from scientists and growers at this Next Generation Network session, Oct. 11 at WSU Sunrise Orchard; discuss how fruit trees respond to deficit irrigation, and optimal timings and tech for automated irrigation.
Growing Groceries: Starting a Vegetable Garden
Growing Groceries helps the public learn how to grow healthy food using sustainable practices. On Oct. 12, learn about site selection, raised beds, planning your crop calendar, plant families, intercropping, succession planting, crop rotation, and more. Presented by Snohomish Extension, held via Zoom; $5 per class.
2022 Online Western Washington Forest Owners’ Fall Field Day
Offered by WSU Extension Foresters, this Oct. 22 Zoom field day helps landowners learn how to make their forests more resilient, productive, and healthy. |
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