Connecting People, Resources and Knowledge
WSU Extension programs connect the people and communities of Island County with the knowledge base of Washington State University to promote quality of life and advance economic well-being through fostering inquiry, learning, and the application of research.
County Programs
- 4-H Youth Development
- Waste Wise
- Island County Shore Stewards
- Master Gardeners
- Food Systems
- SNAP-Ed
- Forestry
- CLCP Beach Litter Volunteer Opportunities
Whole Farm Planning: Sustainable Small Acreage Farming and Ranching
Interested in farming? Not sure how to begin? Do you dream of beginning or expanding your own small farm? The Cultivating Success™ series of courses combines workshop and farmer-direct learning experiences to help foster the success of new and existing farms. Cultivating Success helps participants explore the unique advantages available to the small and mid-size farm. Learn more.
OUR IMPACT STATEMENT IS READY FOR REVIEW!
Please take a look at our most current Impact Statement for 2020 – 2021 by clicking this link:
2020-2021 WSU Extension – Island County IMPACT STATEMENT
ENJOY!
Climate, Consumption, and Waste
Garbage is not glamorous, or even exciting, but it is interesting and we all produce it.
See below for links to our programs.
What do our consumptions and waste habits tell us? How are they connected to our climate issues? What changes would we make if we knew more?
Land-grant mission steers WSU’s drive-in Wi-Fi partnership
Launched in late April, the Drive-In WiFi partnership has begun placing broadband access points at WSU’s county and tribal Extension centers, as well as schools, libraries, and community centers across the state. WSU Extension, Island County now provides one of the first Drive-In Wi-Fi Hotspots being established by this program. Island County residents may now access free broadband internet from the safety of their vehicle while parked in the WSU Extension, Island County parking lot.
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Raising Healthy Pigs
Did you know that feeding pigs human food scraps has the potential to introduce several serious diseases? If you are raising pigs or have thought about raising pigs, learn about important health concerns facing pigs, including Garbage Feeding and African Swine Fever.
