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

Pest Alert: Report Japanese Beetle Sightings to WSDA

Walk the Demo Garden: Focus on Summer Tasks - 2022 Garden Education Series Class

Heat Hardy Plants – Garden Education Series Class by Master Gardeners

Lawn and Garden Questions? We're here to help!

FREE pressure canner gauge testing available in our Kennewick office.

Learn to make your harvest stretch further
Holiday Closures
Our offices will be closed in observance of the following holidays:
- Independence Day – July 4, 2022
- Labor Day – September 5, 2022
- Veteran’s Day – November 11, 2022
- Thanksgiving – November 24-25, 2022
- Christmas – December 23 & 26, 2022
Locations
Benton County – Kennewick(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
Benton County – Prosser
(Commerical Tree Fruit, Grapes and Small Fruit)
***NEW ADDRESS***
Benton County Courthouse, 1st Floor
620 Market Street
Prosser, WA 99350-1320
(509) 786-5609
Email
Hours: 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
Hours: Monday – Friday | 8:30am – 5:00pm