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.
Learn From The Experts
Our local programs include agriculture and natural resources, 4-H youth, gardening and community horticulture, and food safety and preservation. In addition, Washington State University provides a broad range of consumer publications, online educational opportunities, and other statewide educational programs and technical assistance from four research and extension centers and 11 colleges.
County Programs
News & Events

Heat wave may cause problems for livestock producers and their animals

Heat Hardy Plants – Garden Education Series Class by Master Gardeners

FREE pressure canner gauge testing available in our Kennewick office.

They're here

Be on the lookout

We're here to help
Locations
(Gardening, Horticulture, Food Preservation, Animal Science)
7102 W. Okanogan Place, Suite 102
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 735-3551
Hours: Monday – Friday | 8:00am – 4:00pm
(Commerical Tree Fruit, Grapes and Small Fruit)
Benton County Courthouse, 1st Floor
620 Market Street
Prosser, WA 99350-1320
(509) 786-5609
Hours: Tuesday – Thursday | 8:30am – 4:30pm
(4-H, Family, Forage and Commercial Vegetables)
404 W. Clark
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 545-3511
Hours: Monday – Friday | 8:30am – 5:00pm