{"id":21010,"date":"2026-03-04T11:12:29","date_gmt":"2026-03-04T19:12:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/mason\/?page_id=21010"},"modified":"2026-03-04T11:12:29","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T19:12:29","slug":"wsu-extension-mason-county-fall-winter-report-2026","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/mason\/wsu-extension-mason-county-fall-winter-report-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"WSU Extension Mason County Fall\/Winter Report 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--single\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<p>Washington State University Extension Mason County helps people put research-based knowledge to work, improving their lives, communities, and the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To realize this mission, faculty and staff plan, conduct and evaluate research and experience-based educational programs to improve the lives of Mason County residents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WSU Extension Mason County also employs the assistance of hundreds of volunteers and community partners and provides access to the resources available at Washington State University and the National Land Grant University Extension System.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Partnerships<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mason County and Washington State University have a long-standing partnership in providing educational programs and research-based information to residents throughout the county. This partnership ensures that resources are committed from Federal allocations and University funds to keep important educational programs available in Mason County.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\" wsu-list--columns-2\">\n<li>Early Learning Coalition<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shelton Timberland Library<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mason Conservation District<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mason County Health Department<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hood Canal Coordinating Council<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>School Districts\u2014Shelton, Pioneer and Hood Canal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Saints\u2019 Pantry Food Bank<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mason General Hospital<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Washington Conservation Corps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>South Sound Reading Foundation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mason County Therapeutic Court<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Community Services Offices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blue Zones Activate Mason County<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Economic Development Council of Mason County<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shelton Farmers Market<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>United States Forest Service<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Washington State Parks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Washington State Department of Agriculture<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--sidebar-right\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<article class=\"wsu-card  wsu-card--style-horizontal-33 wsu-color-background--gray-5 wsu-border-top--color-crimson\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-image-frame wsu-image--ratio-16-9\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2022\/05\/Teuteberg-Dan.jpg\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2022\/05\/Teuteberg-Dan.jpg 1377w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2022\/05\/Teuteberg-Dan-396x401.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2022\/05\/Teuteberg-Dan-792x802.jpg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2022\/05\/Teuteberg-Dan-768x777.jpg 768w\"\r\n\t\t\t\tsizes=\"(max-width: 1377px) 100vw, 1377px\"\r\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Dan Teuteberg.\"\r\n\t\t\t\tstyle=\"object-position: 50% 50%\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\/>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-card__content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"wsu-title  wsu-font-size--xxmedium\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDan Teuteberg, County director &amp; 4-H Youth Development Specialist\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-caption\">\r\n\t\t\t<a href=\"mailto:dan.teuteberg@wsu.edu\">dan.teuteberg@wsu.edu<\/a><br>360-427-9670 Ext. 686\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<article class=\"wsu-card  wsu-color-background--gray-5 wsu-border-top--color-crimson\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-card__content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"wsu-title \">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWSU Extension Mason County\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-caption\">\r\n\t\t\t303 N 4th Street, Shelton, WA 98584<br>360-427-9670 Ext. 680\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n\n<article class=\"wsu-card  wsu-color-background--gray-5 wsu-border-top--color-crimson\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-card__content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"wsu-title \">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFacebook Pages\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wsu-card__content-custom\">\r\n\t\t\t\n\n<ul class=\" wsu-font-size--small\">\n<li>Facebook pages:<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mason County 4-H<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mason County Noxious Weed Control<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mason County WSU Master Gardeners<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WSU Small Farms Mason County<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4-H Youth Development<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\"><strong>State Fair Representation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This fall, Mason County 4-H was proudly represented at the Washington State Fair by multiple youth who showcased the dedication and creativity fostered through our program. Violet Norrick of the Forest Adventures Club presented several still-life entries focused on creative arts, highlighting both skill and imagination. Natalie Seals of the Barn Bums Club, alongside her dog Milo, competed at the state level and earned a blue ribbon for their efforts. These opportunities reflect the time, commitment, and confidence our youth build through 4-H, and we are incredibly proud to see Mason County members representing our program on a statewide stage.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--halves\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"481\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2026\/02\/Fair-2025-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21014\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2026\/02\/Fair-2025-2.jpg 481w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2026\/02\/Fair-2025-2-396x527.jpg 396w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 481px) 100vw, 481px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2026\/02\/Fair-2026-3-792x1055.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21016\" width=\"513\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2026\/02\/Fair-2026-3-792x1055.jpeg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2026\/02\/Fair-2026-3-396x528.jpeg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2026\/02\/Fair-2026-3-768x1023.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2026\/02\/Fair-2026-3-1153x1536.jpeg 1153w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2026\/02\/Fair-2026-3-1537x2048.jpeg 1537w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2026\/02\/Fair-2026-3.jpeg 1816w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 513px) 100vw, 513px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Strong Start to the 2025-26 4-H Year<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We officially kicked off the 2025\u201326 4-H year with a full house at our club kick-off meeting in October. The evening brought together leaders, families, and youth from across Mason County and marked an exciting milestone, all clubs were represented. This strong start carried into the Fall and Winter Clover Campaign at our local Tractor Supply, where clubs engaged with community members, shared information about their projects, and helped raise visibility for 4-H throughout the county.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>C<\/strong>ommunity Presence &amp; Holiday Engagement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Mason County 4-H continued to stay active and visible in the community throughout the holiday season. A mix of club members and volunteers proudly represented 4-H in the local holiday parade, while our Tech Changemakers Club hosted a festive booth offering snacks and hot chocolate at the Christmas Tree Maze. These efforts helped keep 4-H front and center in Shelton, while providing youth with opportunities to practice leadership, teamwork, and community service in fun and meaningful ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"792\" height=\"594\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2026\/02\/4-H-2-792x594.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21019\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2026\/02\/4-H-2-792x594.jpg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2026\/02\/4-H-2-396x297.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2026\/02\/4-H-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2026\/02\/4-H-2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2026\/02\/4-H-2.jpg 2016w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"792\" height=\"529\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2026\/02\/4-H-Big-Foot-792x529.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21020\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2026\/02\/4-H-Big-Foot-792x529.jpg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2026\/02\/4-H-Big-Foot-396x264.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2026\/02\/4-H-Big-Foot-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2026\/02\/4-H-Big-Foot-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2026\/02\/4-H-Big-Foot.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Number Recap:<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--thirds\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wsu-stat  wsu-stat--decorator-layout-circle-top-left\" >\n\t<span class=\"wsu-stat__decorator\"><\/span>\n\t<span class=\"wsu-stat__value-wrapper\">\n\t\t<span class=\"wsu-stat__value\">345<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"wsu-stat__caption\">youth engaged through clubs &amp; community outreach programs<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wsu-stat  wsu-stat--decorator-layout-circle-bottom-left\" >\n\t<span class=\"wsu-stat__decorator\"><\/span>\n\t<span class=\"wsu-stat__value-wrapper\">\n\t\t<span class=\"wsu-stat__value\">69<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"wsu-stat__caption\">certified adult volunteers<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wsu-stat \" >\n\t<span class=\"wsu-stat__decorator\"><\/span>\n\t<span class=\"wsu-stat__value-wrapper\">\n\t\t<span class=\"wsu-stat__value\">12<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"wsu-stat__caption\">active county-wide 4-H club programs<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--single\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Master Gardener<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Volunteers Awarded Grant from Community Foundation of South Puget Sound<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Native plants benefit our environment in many ways; they increase biodiversity, reduce water use, provide habitat and food for wildlife and pollinators, and can be used to mitigate pollution caused by stormwater runoff. Two hard-working groups of Master Gardener volunteers, passionate about increasing the use of native plants in home landscapes, have been coordinating to bring field-based educational workshops and work parties to Mason County residents. Their goal is to improve community knowledge about the benefits of native plants, identification, and propagation, and increase accessibility to native plant material. They are hosting this education through two in-person Demonstration Garden sites: the Native Plant Learning Center at Catalyst Park and the beds surrounding the Education Center at Theler Wetlands. Recently, our two groups were awarded $6,000 over two years from the Community Foundation of South Puget Sound to continue enhancing their work!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"792\" height=\"621\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2026\/03\/Native-Plant-Learning-Center-792x621.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21039\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2026\/03\/Native-Plant-Learning-Center-792x621.jpg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2026\/03\/Native-Plant-Learning-Center-396x311.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2026\/03\/Native-Plant-Learning-Center-768x603.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2026\/03\/Native-Plant-Learning-Center.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Native Plant Learning Center<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Successful Kickoff for Through the Garden Gate<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Our very popular hybrid Through the Garden Gate series is back again for 2026 with five sessions from January to March. We kicked off the series with 75 attendees who came to learn about Bokashi Composting and Gardening on Glaciated Soil. Our second session, Salads All Winter, which covered growing microgreens and hydroponic fruits and vegetables, attracted 78 attendees. We still have room for you and two more sessions to come! Join us for Trees of the PNW, Growing Vegetables, and Propagation. More information is available at <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/mason\/master-gardener\/through-the-garden-gate\">extension.wsu.edu\/mason\/master-gardener\/through-the-garden-gate<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"792\" height=\"1025\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2026\/03\/2026-TTGG-Flyer-792x1025.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21040\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2026\/03\/2026-TTGG-Flyer-792x1025.png 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2026\/03\/2026-TTGG-Flyer-396x513.png 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2026\/03\/2026-TTGG-Flyer-768x994.png 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2026\/03\/2026-TTGG-Flyer-1187x1536.png 1187w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2026\/03\/2026-TTGG-Flyer.png 1545w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Number Recap:<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--halves\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wsu-stat \" >\n\t<span class=\"wsu-stat__decorator\"><\/span>\n\t<span class=\"wsu-stat__value-wrapper\">\n\t\t<span class=\"wsu-stat__value\">53<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"wsu-stat__caption\">active Master Gardener volunteers<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wsu-stat \" >\n\t<span class=\"wsu-stat__decorator\"><\/span>\n\t<span class=\"wsu-stat__value-wrapper\">\n\t\t<span class=\"wsu-stat__value\">273<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"wsu-stat__caption\">inquires answered by our &#039;Ask a Master Gardener&#039; program<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--thirds\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wsu-stat \" >\n\t<span class=\"wsu-stat__decorator\"><\/span>\n\t<span class=\"wsu-stat__value-wrapper\">\n\t\t<span class=\"wsu-stat__value\">28<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"wsu-stat__caption\">presentation, field days, and workshops<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wsu-stat \" >\n\t<span class=\"wsu-stat__decorator\"><\/span>\n\t<span class=\"wsu-stat__value-wrapper\">\n\t\t<span class=\"wsu-stat__value\">15<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"wsu-stat__caption\">&#039;Ask a Master Gardener&#039; outreach events <\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wsu-stat \" >\n\t<span class=\"wsu-stat__decorator\"><\/span>\n\t<span class=\"wsu-stat__value-wrapper\">\n\t\t<span class=\"wsu-stat__value\">717<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"wsu-stat__caption\">community members attended our educational events<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--single\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Small Farms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Septic Summer Planned for 2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In partnership with Mason County Environmental Health, we are continuing our Be Septic Smart workshops in 2026 with Septic Summer! We plan to host three workshops in June, July, and August in Matlock, Hoodsport, and Belfair. Topics will include different types of septic systems, how they function, basic maintenance, best landscaping practices, local resources, and financial assistance. Participants will also be able to opt into receiving a copy of their current as-built. Current dates and locations are pending, but once registration is open, it will be available at <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/mason\/agriculture\/classes\" target=\"_blank\">extension.wsu.edu\/mason\/agriculture\/classes<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cultivating Success: Agricultural Entrepreneurship\u2122<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We have had 57 statewide participants join us for Cultivating Success: Agricultural Entrepreneurship\u2122 this year, with 2 participants from Mason County and many from surrounding areas such as Kitsap and Thurston counties. This course is designed to be an in-depth farm and food business course, which walks participants through the necessary steps to create a business plan for their farm business. Participants join via Zoom for the first half of the course, where they learn from Extension and other organization professionals as well as farmer speakers. Then, they attend an in-person regional intensive, where they sit down with WSU Extension staff and local specialists to work through some of the more challenging aspects of their business plan such as Enterprise Budgets, Labor Management, and Risk Management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bigleaf Maple Syrup Workshop<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know that you can make your own maple syrup right here in Mason County? The Bigleaf Maple tree calls this part of the Pacific Northwest their home. WSU Extension Forester, Patrick Shultz, and WSU Extension Mason County Director, Dan Teuteberg, hosted a Bigleaf Maple Sugaring workshop in December. Twenty-seven participants gained information on how to tap trees, supplies needed to collect and store sap, processing techniques, as well as the science behind making your own syrup. Participants even had a chance to drill a hole and place a spile into a tree! This hands-on workshop was a crowd pleaser and will be offered again in the fall of 2026!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--quarters\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"792\" height=\"1052\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2026\/03\/2421559144672311578-1-792x1052.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21042\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2026\/03\/2421559144672311578-1-792x1052.jpeg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2026\/03\/2421559144672311578-1-396x526.jpeg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2026\/03\/2421559144672311578-1-768x1020.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2026\/03\/2421559144672311578-1-1157x1536.jpeg 1157w, 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https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2026\/03\/8368125173974798006-1.jpeg 1542w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"792\" height=\"1052\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2026\/03\/5076148290681384301-792x1052.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21044\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2026\/03\/5076148290681384301-792x1052.jpeg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2026\/03\/5076148290681384301-396x526.jpeg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2026\/03\/5076148290681384301-768x1020.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2026\/03\/5076148290681384301-1157x1536.jpeg 1157w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2026\/03\/5076148290681384301-1542x2048.jpeg 1542w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2026\/03\/5076148290681384301-scaled.jpeg 1928w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"792\" height=\"1052\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2026\/03\/5544866013750897155-792x1052.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21046\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2026\/03\/5544866013750897155-792x1052.jpeg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2026\/03\/5544866013750897155-396x526.jpeg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2026\/03\/5544866013750897155-768x1020.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2026\/03\/5544866013750897155-1157x1536.jpeg 1157w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2026\/03\/5544866013750897155.jpeg 1542w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Number Recap:<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--halves\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wsu-stat \" >\n\t<span class=\"wsu-stat__decorator\"><\/span>\n\t<span class=\"wsu-stat__value-wrapper\">\n\t\t<span class=\"wsu-stat__value\">113<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"wsu-stat__caption\">attendees at four water quality workshops<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wsu-stat \" >\n\t<span class=\"wsu-stat__decorator\"><\/span>\n\t<span class=\"wsu-stat__value-wrapper\">\n\t\t<span class=\"wsu-stat__value\">239<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"wsu-stat__caption\">Cultivating Success agriculture class participants<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--halves\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wsu-stat \" >\n\t<span class=\"wsu-stat__decorator\"><\/span>\n\t<span class=\"wsu-stat__value-wrapper\">\n\t\t<span class=\"wsu-stat__value\">190<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"wsu-stat__caption\">Mason County students taught about agriculture and plant health<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wsu-stat \" >\n\t<span class=\"wsu-stat__decorator\"><\/span>\n\t<span class=\"wsu-stat__value-wrapper\">\n\t\t<span class=\"wsu-stat__value\">36<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"wsu-stat__caption\">attendees at two independent learning events<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--single\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Noxious Weed Control<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our major weed control project in the fall is knotweed treatment. We assist public and private landowners control knotweed infestations on shorelines, creeks and upland sites in Mason County. Our 2025 work was focused at sites on Hood Canal, Case Inlet, North Bay, Finch Creek, Lilliwaup Creek, Sherwood-Anderson Creek, Coulter Creek, Mission Creek and Stimson Creek. We treated knotweed at 105 parcels for 85 landowners. We surveyed 8.7 creek miles and treated 5.23 creek miles for knotweed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through the fall and winter our program completed reports on the 2025 field season. We treated over 343 acres and surveyed over 475 acres for noxious weeds. We controlled 35 different invasive species at sites in the county.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Currently, we are working on survey and control of spurge laurel, shiny geranium and lesser celandine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve updated the 2026 Mason County Noxious Weed List. Delta arrowhead <em>(Sagittaria platyphylla)<\/em>, sunflower broomrape <em>(Orobanche cumana)<\/em>, and waterhemp<em> (Amaranthus tuberculatus)<\/em> were added as Class A noxious weeds and require eradication in the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our main education and outreach event in the fall is Oysterfest. This is a great event that our program participates in annually. We had over 360 attendees stop by our booth to learn about noxious weeds. We also created a noxious weed identification game as part of the Oysterfest passport challenge. This helped attract new people to our booth and increase engagement with community members.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--quarters\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"699\" height=\"524\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2026\/03\/MG-Picture3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21064\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2026\/03\/MG-Picture3.jpg 699w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2026\/03\/MG-Picture3-396x297.jpg 396w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 699px) 100vw, 699px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Toxic spurge laurel growing at Lake Isabella State Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"704\" height=\"528\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2026\/03\/NW-Picture2-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21066\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2026\/03\/NW-Picture2-2.jpg 704w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2026\/03\/NW-Picture2-2-396x297.jpg 396w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 704px) 100vw, 704px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">MCNWCB program coordinator treats knotweed for private property landowner on Sherwood-Anderson Creek.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"685\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2026\/03\/NW-Picture1-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21068\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2026\/03\/NW-Picture1-3.jpg 685w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2026\/03\/NW-Picture1-3-396x293.jpg 396w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 685px) 100vw, 685px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">MCNWCB field specialist surveys for and treats knotweed on Mission Creek<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2026\/03\/MG-Picture4-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21069\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2026\/03\/MG-Picture4-4.jpg 450w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2026\/03\/MG-Picture4-4-396x528.jpg 396w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Delta arrowhead is a new class A noxious weed. Photo by Wesley Glisson, WA Dept. of Ecology.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Numbers Recap:<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--halves\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wsu-stat \" >\n\t<span class=\"wsu-stat__decorator\"><\/span>\n\t<span class=\"wsu-stat__value-wrapper\">\n\t\t<span class=\"wsu-stat__value\">343+<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"wsu-stat__caption\">acres of noxious weeds controlled<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wsu-stat \" >\n\t<span class=\"wsu-stat__decorator\"><\/span>\n\t<span class=\"wsu-stat__value-wrapper\">\n\t\t<span class=\"wsu-stat__value\">660+<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"wsu-stat__caption\">citizen connections&lt;strong&gt; &lt;\/strong&gt;through community events<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--thirds\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wsu-stat \" >\n\t<span class=\"wsu-stat__decorator\"><\/span>\n\t<span class=\"wsu-stat__value-wrapper\">\n\t\t<span class=\"wsu-stat__value\">475+<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"wsu-stat__caption\">acres surveyed for weeds<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wsu-stat \" >\n\t<span class=\"wsu-stat__decorator\"><\/span>\n\t<span class=\"wsu-stat__value-wrapper\">\n\t\t<span class=\"wsu-stat__value\">290<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"wsu-stat__caption\">noxious weed treatments completed<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Food Safety &amp; Preservation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Skokomish Health Fair<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>WSU Extension participated in the 2025 Skokomish Health Fair providing a variety of program resources. A WSU Food Safety and Preservation staff member was on hand to answer questions and provide resources to current USDA research-based information. This is especially important in today\u2019s world where information is readily available and not always accurate. Another focus was the importance of annual pressure gauge testing for those canners with a dial gauge. Dial gauge accuracy is critical for the safety of preserving low-acid foods such as vegetables and meat. Pressure gauges are tested free of charge at the WSU Extension office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other programs represented that day were 4-H, Master Gardeners and Small Farms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2026\/03\/pressure-gauge-testing-flyer-2024-8.5x11-792x1025.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21055\" width=\"792\" height=\"1025\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2026\/03\/pressure-gauge-testing-flyer-2024-8.5x11-792x1025.jpg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2026\/03\/pressure-gauge-testing-flyer-2024-8.5x11-396x512.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2026\/03\/pressure-gauge-testing-flyer-2024-8.5x11-768x994.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2026\/03\/pressure-gauge-testing-flyer-2024-8.5x11-1187x1536.jpg 1187w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2026\/03\/pressure-gauge-testing-flyer-2024-8.5x11.jpg 1275w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--thirds\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wsu-stat \" >\n\t<span class=\"wsu-stat__decorator\"><\/span>\n\t<span class=\"wsu-stat__value-wrapper\">\n\t\t<span class=\"wsu-stat__value\">16<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"wsu-stat__caption\">gauges checked<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wsu-stat \" >\n\t<span class=\"wsu-stat__decorator\"><\/span>\n\t<span class=\"wsu-stat__value-wrapper\">\n\t\t<span class=\"wsu-stat__value\">9<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"wsu-stat__caption\">gauges not accurate and required adjustment or replacement.<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wsu-stat \" >\n\t<span class=\"wsu-stat__decorator\"><\/span>\n\t<span class=\"wsu-stat__value-wrapper\">\n\t\t<span class=\"wsu-stat__value\">28<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"wsu-stat__caption\">questions answered<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Community Engagement<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Community Service and Team Building<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On September 12<sup>th<\/sup>, WSU Extension Staff held a day of service which also included team building and program planning. Staff chose Adopt-A Pet of Mason County as their community service project. The morning was filled with weeding, pruning, mowing, and concluded with a tour of the facility and lots of happy pups. This time also allowed staff the opportunity to discuss programming efforts and goals. The afternoon focus was team building, program planning and strengthening partnerships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The month prior to the day of service, WSU Extension staff held a pet drive for Adopt-A-Pet. On the day of the event a trunk full of donated dog food, toys and supplies were delivered to some very thankful volunteers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"320\" height=\"275\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2026\/03\/Community-Engagement-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21063\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<section  class=\"wsu-section\"  >\r\n        \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Team<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-card-wrapper wsu-card--outline-shadow wsu-card-wrapper--per-row-4\" >\r\n    \n<article class=\"wsu-card\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-card__content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"wsu-title \">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMason &amp; Grays Harbor County Director &amp; Youth Development Specialist\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-caption\">\r\n\t\t\tDan Teuteberg  <a href=\"mailto:dan.teuteberg@wsu.edu\">dan.teuteberg@wsu.edu<\/a>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n\n<article class=\"wsu-card\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-card__content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"wsu-title \">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOffice Manager &amp; Food Safety &amp; Food Preservation Assistant\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-caption\">\r\n\t\t\tLisa DeWall <a href=\"mailto:LisaD@masoncountywa.gov\">LisaD@masoncountywa.gov<\/a><br>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n\n<article class=\"wsu-card\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-card__content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"wsu-title \">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4-H Program Coordinator\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-caption\">\r\n\t\t\tFalyn Taylor<br><a href=\"mailto:falyn.taylor@wsu.edu\">falyn.taylor@wsu.edu<\/a>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n\n<article class=\"wsu-card\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-card__content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"wsu-title \">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMaster Gardener\/Small Farms Coordinator\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-caption\">\r\n\t\t\tTessa Halloran <a href=\"mailto:Tessa.halloran@wsu.edu\">Tessa.halloran@wsu.edu<\/a>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n\n<article class=\"wsu-card\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wsu-card__content\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"wsu-title \">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMason County Noxious Weed Control Board Coordinator\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wsu-caption\">\r\n\t\t\tHeidi Steinbach  <a href=\"mailto:HSteinbach@masoncountywa.gov\">HSteinbach@masoncountywa.gov<\/a>\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n    <\/section>\n        <div id=\"cahnrs-back-to-top\" class=\"cahnrs-back-to-top\" hidden aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            <a id=\"cahnrs-back-to-top-btn\" class=\"cahnrs-back-to-top__btn\" href=\"#product-top\" aria-label=\"Back to top\">\n                <span class=\"cahnrs-back-to-top__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2191<\/span>\n                <span class=\"cahnrs-back-to-top__label\">Back to top<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Washington State University Extension Mason County helps people put research-based knowledge to work, improving their lives, communities, and the environment. 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