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\"GaryF\"<\/a><\/td>\nGary Fredricks, WSU Emeritus<\/b><\/p>\n

Gary, a WSU Emeritus faculty member, provides extensive guidance on small farm management, including livestock and crop production, gardening, and educational resources for both youth and adult audiences in Washington.\u00a0 Gary may be reached at 360-577-3014 ext. 5 or via email at garyf@wsu.edu<\/a>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\"JenniferL\"<\/a><\/td>\nJennifer Leach, 4-H Youth Development Agent and Interim Cowlitz County Administrative Director\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

The 4-H Youth Development Program provides hands-on learning opportunities for youths, K-12. The program is conducted by adult volunteers in partnership with WSU faculty and county staff. Life skills are acquired through fun, experiential 4-H educational activities. Jennifer is based in Longview and can be reached at 360-577-3014 ext. 4 or via email at jleach@wsu.edu<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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<\/td>\nKaryn Schimmels, Extension Master Gardener Coordinator<\/strong><\/p>\n

Karyn can be reached at 360-577-3014 ext. 3 or via email at karyn.schimmels@wsu.edu<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\"\"<\/td>\nAlice Slusher, Extension Master Gardener Program Assistant<\/strong><\/p>\n

Alice brings a wealth of experience as an educator and a long-time Master Gardener volunteer.\u00a0 Her deep understanding of the program and her dedication to community service make her exceptionally well-suited as the lead and support to our Extension Master Gardener Program.\u00a0 Alice can be reached at 360-577-3014 ext. 6 or via email at alice.slusher@wsu.edu.<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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<\/td>\nStephanie Bjerke, Cowlitz County WSU Extension Administrative Assistant<\/strong><\/p>\n

Stephanie can be reached at 360-577-3014 ext. 0 or via email at bjerkes@cowlitzwa.gov<\/a> or stephanie.bjerke@wsu.edu<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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