Welcome to Benton-Franklin County Extension

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.

Garlic is easy to grow and so tasty when added to almost any savory dish.  Come to the Demonstration Garden and let Master Gardeners share their garlic tips and tricks.

 

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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 Committee

For more information contact:

Tim Waters, WSU Benton-Franklin Extension, (509) 545-3511 or

Carrie Wohleb, WSU Grant-Adams Extension, (509) 707-3510

 

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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.