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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.
Upcoming Events
- Summer Canning Classes with Master Food Preservers
Come learn how to can seasonal recipes through the Farmer’s Market season with the WSU Master Food Preservers and take your jar of goodies home with you!
Only $10 per person per class. Spots are limited for each class!
See https://www.facebook.com/events/493688358126273/ for full list of class dates and recipes.
To register, email contact@redmountainkitchen.com or call 509-430-1438 and let us know what class you wish to attend.
For any little ones under the age of 12, please reach out and let us know their age ahead of time. Any kiddos that would like to attend will need a parent or guardian to oversee.
- 2019 WSU Extension Onion Field Day
The trial is located northwest of Connell on Coyan Rd. west of the intersection of Coyan and Krug Rds. A BBQ Lunch will follow at the Scooteney Reservoir Picnic Area.
See map below or flyer for directions.
This year’s trial includes 47 onion cultivars and lines from 7 different seed companies to compare and contrast under local growing conditions. The Field Day will begin with a short overview of the crop. Participants will then have an opportunity to examine the entries in the trial. WSU and USDA Onion Researchers will be on hand to discuss their research with those interested. A BBQ Luncheon will be held at Scooteney Reservoir following the field day.
The following companies are sponsors of the BBQ following the Field Day:
American Takii, Inc.
Bejo Seeds, Inc.
Crookham Company
Enza Zaden
Gowan Seeds
Hazera Seeds
Keithly-Williams Seeds
Logan-Zenner Seeds, Inc.
Nunhems USA – BASF
Sakata Seed, Inc.
Seminis Vegetable Seeds
Columbia Basin Onion Research CommitteeFor more information contact:
Tim Waters, WSU Benton-Franklin Extension, (509) 545-3511 or
Carrie Wohleb, WSU Grant-Adams Extension, (509) 707-3510
Sponsored by:
Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local Extension office. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs while participating in this event and/or anyone attending this event that requires auxiliary aids or services may contact: WSU Benton-Franklin Extension, 509-545-3511, twaters@wsu.edu or Grant County Extension, 509-754-2011, Ext. 4313, cwohleb@wsu.edu at least two weeks prior to the event.
- All offices closed for Labor Day Holiday
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.
WSU Extension's Impacts
WSU Learning Library
(Gardening, Horticulture,
Food Preservation, Animal Science)
7102 W. Okanogan Place, Suite 102
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 735-3551
Hours: Monday – Friday | 8am – 4pm
(Commerical Tree Fruit, Grapes and Small Fruit)
1121 Dudley Ave
Prosser, WA 99350-1320
(509) 786-5609
Hours: Monday – Thursday | 9am – 3pm
(4-H, Family, Forage and Commercial Vegetables)
404 W. Clark
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 545-3511
Hours: Monday – Friday | 8:30am – 5:00pm