Washington State University Extension of Benton and Franklin Counties connects area residents to the research and knowledge bases of the state’s land grant research university, providing solutions to local problems and stimulating local economies.
Our county-based educators work with partners in your communities to provide educational programs and leverage the broad resources of a major university to resolve issues and create a positive future for the residents of Benton and Franklin Counties.
County Programs
Learn From The Experts
Our local programs include agriculture and natural resources, 4-H youth development, gardening and community horticulture, and food safety and preservation. In addition, Washington State University provides a broad range of consumer publications (link), online educational opportunities, and other statewide educational programs and technical assistance from four research and extension centers and 11 colleges.
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Locations
We have Regional Extension Specialists and staff in three locations throughout Benton and Franklin counties.
Benton County
Kennewick
(Gardening, Food Preservation, Animal Science)
7102 W. Okanogan Place, Suite 102
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 735-3551
Email
Monday – Friday | 8:00am – 4:00pm
Benton County
Prosser
(Commerical Tree Fruit, Grapes and Small Fruit)
620 Market Street
Prosser, WA 99350-1320
(509) 786-5609
Email
Tuesday – Thursday | 8:30am – 4:30pm
Franklin County
Pasco
(4-H, Family, Forage and Commercial Vegetables)
404 W. Clark
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 545-3511
Email
Monday – Friday | 8:30am – 5:00pm