{"id":12,"date":"2013-07-09T10:16:53","date_gmt":"2013-07-09T17:16:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ext100.wsu.edu\/benton-franklin\/?page_id=12"},"modified":"2026-03-25T09:40:32","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T16:40:32","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/benton-franklin\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome to Benton-Franklin County Extension"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"cpb-row  pad-bottom gutter single\" style=\"\"><div class=\"cpb-row-inner\"><div class=\"cpb-column  one\" style=\"\"><div class=\"cpb-textblock cpb-item \"><p><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"cpb-row  pad-bottom gutter single\" style=\"\"><div class=\"cpb-row-inner\"><div class=\"cpb-column  one\" style=\"\"><div class=\"cpb-textblock cpb-item \"><p><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"cpb-row  pad-bottom gutter thirds\" style=\"padding-top:4rem;padding-bottom:3rem\"><div class=\"cpb-row-inner\"><div class=\"cpb-column  one\" style=\"\"><h2 class=\"cpb-subtitle\">\n\t\t\tCounty Programs\t<\/h2>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/benton-franklin\/benton-franklin-4-h\/\" class=\"cpb-action-button cpb-action-button-item\"><span class=\"link-title\">4-H Youth Development<\/span><\/a>\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/benton-franklin\/agriculture\/\" class=\"cpb-action-button cpb-action-button-item\"><span class=\"link-title\">Agriculture<\/span><\/a>\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/benton-franklin\/mastergardeners\/\" class=\"cpb-action-button cpb-action-button-item\"><span class=\"link-title\">Master Gardener Program<\/span><\/a>\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/benton-franklin\/health\/\" class=\"cpb-action-button cpb-action-button-item\"><span class=\"link-title\">Nutrition &amp; Food Safety<\/span><\/a>\n\n\n<div class=\"cpb-textblock cpb-item \"><p><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cpb-column  two\" style=\"\"><div class=\"cpb-textblock cpb-item \"><p><\/p>\n<h2><em><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size: 28px\">Learn From The Experts<\/span><\/em><\/h2>\n<p>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 <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.extension.wsu.edu\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">consumer publications<\/a>, online educational opportunities, and other statewide educational programs and technical assistance from four research and extension centers and 11 colleges.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cpb-column  three\" style=\"\"><h2 class=\"cpb-subtitle\">\n\t\t\tUpcoming Events\t<\/h2>\n<div class=\"cpb-item cpb-promo-wrap \"><div class=\"cpb-item cpb-promo cpb-promo-custom stack-vertical has-image\" data-requesturl=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/benton-franklin\/event\/companion-planting-strategies\/?cpb-get-template=lightbox\">\n\t\t<div class=\"cpb-image\">\n\t\t<img style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2071\/2026\/02\/04-11-Companion-Planting.png);background-position:center center;background-size:cover;\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/benton-franklin\/wp-content\/plugins\/cahnrswsuwp-plugin-pagebuilder\/lib\/images\/spacer1x1.gif\" alt=\"Science Based Companion Planting Strategies for the Vegetable Garden. April 11, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at the Demonstration Garden Waterfall Classroom, 1620 S. Union St, Kennewick, WA. No registration necessary. Call 509-735-3551 for more information.\" \/>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"cpb-promo-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cpb-promo-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/benton-franklin\/event\/companion-planting-strategies\/\" >Visit <\/a><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/benton-franklin\/mastergardeners\/our-programs\/classes\/\" class=\"cpb-action-button cpb-action-button-item in-page-action\"><span class=\"link-title\">More Gardening Events<\/span><\/a>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"cpb-row  gray-lightest-back has-background-color pad-bottom gutter single\" style=\"padding-top:1.25rem;padding-bottom:1.25rem;padding-left:1.25rem;padding-right:1.25rem\"><div class=\"cpb-row-inner\"><div class=\"cpb-column  one\" style=\"\"><h2 class=\"cpb-subtitle crimson-text\">\n\t\t\tExciting News!\t<\/h2>\n<div class=\"cpb-textblock cpb-item \"><p><\/p>\n<h3><strong><em><span style=\"font-size: 18px\">WSDA computer based pesticide license testing now available in our Franklin County Extension office<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"cpb-row  gray-lightest-back has-background-color pad-bottom gutter halves\" style=\"padding-top:0rem;padding-bottom:1.25rem;padding-left:1.25rem;padding-right:1.25rem\"><div class=\"cpb-row-inner\"><div class=\"cpb-column  one\" style=\"\"><div class=\"cpb-textblock cpb-item \"><p>We\u2019re excited to announce that <strong>WSU Franklin County Extension &#8211; Pasco<\/strong> now offers <strong>Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) computer-based testing<\/strong> \u2013 giving you access to more than 25 WSDA exams!<\/p>\n<p>This means a faster, more convenient experience with immediate results! To get started, visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__http:\/www.metrosignup.com\/__;!!IJPaFG-91URQ!LMZto7T4UxsZS_1xtoIvd7HORx-OMGQOGyWEhPRLESLExKPcMfPpusvRGChF6DxvJNe2olkBSMsBFow09Ow-rKVVyvM$\">www.metrosignup.com<\/a> and follow the steps to create an account, pay applicable fees, and schedule your exams.<\/p>\n<p>For more information about the WSDA Computer-Based Testing, visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/agr.wa.gov\/services\/licenses-permits-and-certificates\/pesticide-license-and-recertification\/pesticide-and-spi-licensing\/exams-and-study-materials\/computer-based-testing__;!!IJPaFG-91URQ!LMZto7T4UxsZS_1xtoIvd7HORx-OMGQOGyWEhPRLESLExKPcMfPpusvRGChF6DxvJNe2olkBSMsBFow09Ow-gXdT_dE$\">Computer-Based Testing | Washington State Department of Agriculture<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Time slots fill up quickly, so don\u2019t wait! We look forward to seeing you soon!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cpb-column  two\" style=\"\"><div class=\"cpb-textblock cpb-item \"><p>\u00a1Estamos emocionados de compartir que <strong>WSU Franklin County Extension &#8211; Pasco<\/strong> ahora ofrece <strong>Pruebas por Computadora del Departamento de Agricultura del Estado de Washington (WSDA)<\/strong> \u2013 d\u00e1ndole acceso a m\u00e1s de 25 ex\u00e1menes del WSDA, cinco de ellos en espa\u00f1ol!<\/p>\n<p>Esto significa una experiencia m\u00e1s r\u00e1pida y conveniente con resultados inmediatos. Para comenzar, visite: <a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__http:\/www.metrosignup.com\/__;!!IJPaFG-91URQ!LMZto7T4UxsZS_1xtoIvd7HORx-OMGQOGyWEhPRLESLExKPcMfPpusvRGChF6DxvJNe2olkBSMsBFow09Ow-rKVVyvM$\">www.metrosignup.com<\/a> y siga los pasos para crear una cuenta, pagar las tarifas aplicables y programar sus ex\u00e1menes.<\/p>\n<p>Para obtener m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n sobre las Pruebas por Computadora del WSDA, visite: <a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/agr.wa.gov\/services\/licenses-permits-and-certificates\/pesticide-license-and-recertification\/pesticide-and-spi-licensing\/exams-and-study-materials\/computer-based-testing__;!!IJPaFG-91URQ!LMZto7T4UxsZS_1xtoIvd7HORx-OMGQOGyWEhPRLESLExKPcMfPpusvRGChF6DxvJNe2olkBSMsBFow09Ow-gXdT_dE$\">Computer-Based Testing | Washington State Department of Agriculture<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a1Las citas se llenan r\u00e1pidamente, as\u00ed que no espere! \u00a1Esperamos verlo pronto!<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"cpb-row  pad-bottom gutter single\" style=\"padding-top:2rem\"><div class=\"cpb-row-inner\"><div class=\"cpb-column  one\" style=\"\"><div class=\"cpb-textblock cpb-item \"><p><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"cpb-row  gray-dark-back has-background-color white-text pad-ends gutter single full-bleed\" style=\"padding-top:0.5rem\"><div class=\"cpb-row-inner\"><div class=\"cpb-column  one\" style=\"padding-left:1rem\"><h2 class=\"cpb-subtitle white-text\">\n\t\t\tLocations\t<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"cpb-row  pad-bottom gutter single full-bleed\" style=\"padding-top:2.5rem;padding-bottom:0rem\"><div class=\"cpb-row-inner\"><div class=\"cpb-column  one\" style=\"\"><div class=\"cpb-textblock cpb-item \"><p>We have Regional Extension Specialists and staff in three locations throughout Benton and Franklin counties.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"cpb-row  pad-bottom gutter thirds full-bleed\" style=\"padding-top:1rem\"><div class=\"cpb-row-inner\"><div class=\"cpb-column  one\" style=\"\"><div class=\"cpb-image\"> \n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/qCKnzFTkGQG7HzZf9?coh=178573&#038;entry=tt\">\t<img src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2071\/2023\/05\/Location-Kennewick-banner.png\" style=\"width:100%;display:block\" alt=\"Kennewick location\" \/> \n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"cpb-textblock cpb-item \"><p><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"><span style=\"font-size: 24px\"><strong><span style=\"color: #a60f2d;font-size: 24px\">Benton County<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">7102\u00a0W. Okanogan Place, Suite 102<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Kennewick, WA 99336<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">(509) 735-3551<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"><strong><a href=\"mailto:wsuextension@co.benton.wa.us\">Email<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Open Monday \u2013 Thursday<br \/>\n8:00am \u2013 4:00pm<br \/>\n(Fridays by appointment)<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Specializing in:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Gardening &amp; Master Gardeners<\/li>\n<li>Food Preservation &amp; Master Food Preservers<\/li>\n<li>Animal Science<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cpb-column  two\" style=\"\"><div class=\"cpb-image\"> \n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/DBmUa63PfnUHhgxe7?coh=178573&#038;entry=tt\">\t<img src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2071\/2023\/05\/Location-Prosser-banner.png\" style=\"width:100%;display:block\" alt=\"Prosser location\" \/> \n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"cpb-textblock cpb-item \"><p><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24px;color: #a60f2d\">Benton County<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">620 Market Street<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Prosser, WA 99350-1320<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">(509) 786-5609<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"><strong><a href=\"mailto:prosserext@co.benton.wa.us\">Email<\/a><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Open Tuesday &#8211; Thursday<br \/>\nby appointment<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Specializing in:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Commercial Tree Fruit<\/li>\n<li>Sprayer Technology<\/li>\n<li>Grapes<\/li>\n<li>Small Fruit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cpb-column  three\" style=\"\"><div class=\"cpb-image\"> \n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/c8NPTQRR6CEYEgdd9\">\t<img src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2071\/2024\/10\/Location-Pasco-new-banner.png\" style=\"width:100%;display:block\" alt=\"New Pasco office location\" \/> \n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"cpb-textblock cpb-item \"><p><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24px;color: #a60f2d\">Franklin County<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">1310 N. 5th Avenue<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Pasco, WA 99301<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">(509) 545-3511<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"><a href=\"mailto:franklinco@wsu.edu\"><strong>Email<\/strong><\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Open Monday \u2013 Friday<br \/>\n8:30am \u2013 5:00pm<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Specializing in:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>4-H<\/li>\n<li>Family<\/li>\n<li>Forage<\/li>\n<li>Commercial Vegetables<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"cpb-row  pad-bottom gutterless single\" style=\"\"><div class=\"cpb-row-inner\"><div class=\"cpb-column  one\" style=\"\"><div class=\"cpb-textblock cpb-item \"><p><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/bentonfranklin.extension\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-135157 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2071\/2022\/06\/Icons-Temp_icon-social-facebook.png\" alt=\"Facebook logo\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" \/><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 20px\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[action label=&quot;4-H Youth Development&quot; 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