![Group of people in a greenhouse full of propagated plants.](https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/extension/uploads/sites/43/2024/07/Prop-Group.jpg)
About us
- Pierce Conservation District – Supporting just food systems, improving water quality, promoting sustainable agriculture, and recovery wildlife habitat.
- Harvest Pierce County – Everyone deserves access to fresh, healthy, and affordable produce
- Emergency Food Network – Providing Pierce County with a consistent, diverse and nutritious food supply so that no person goes hungry.
- Pierce County Farmers Markets – Freshest, healthiest, and tastiest foods that local farms have to offer while helping the environment and supporting our local community!
- Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department – Dirt Alert and Natural Lawn Care
- Washington State Native Plant Society – The South Sound Chapter serves Pierce, Thurston and adjacent counties with Hikes and special programs.
- PenMet Parks – 98.0-acre site with recreation for children Heritage & Master Gardener Demonstration gardens and 4 miles of trails on the property.
WSU Extension is for Everyone!
It is the policy of WSU Extension that no person shall be discriminated against in employment or any program or activity on the basis of race; sex/gender; sexual orientation; gender identity/expression; religion; age; color; creed; national or ethnic origin; physical; mental or sensory disability, including disability requiring the use of a trained service animal; marital status; genetic information and/or status as an honorably discharged veteran or member of the military.
WSU Extension will take specific action to reach out in positive ways to persons who are underrepresented in Extension programs and activities, and to increase diversity in employment and involvement.
CAHNRS commits to cultivating diverse, equitable, inclusive, and safe environments that foster transformative learning experiences, authentic community engagement, and respectful knowledge exchange.
The following links will take you to the state WSU Extension Master Gardener website. Simply hit the back button to return to this page.
Our Vision, Mission and Values
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Our Vision
![Feeding a compost bin](https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/extension/uploads/sites/30/img_6244jpg_34645454854_o-1.jpg)
Our Mission
![Extension Master Gardener taking inventory](https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/extension/uploads/sites/30/Who-we-are-Values.jpg)
Our Values
We foster and benefit from an atmosphere of diversity and inclusivity because our differences inspire creative thinking and innovative solutions.
We act with integrity because trust, truthfulness and respect create a healthy and positive culture.
We are committed to stewardship and sustainability, serving as ethical and responsible agents of our natural resources, human resources, and University resources.
We collaborate because together we empower healthy and resilient communities.
We are a dynamic and responsive program where knowledge inspires change.
Our Priorities
![Climate change.](https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/extension/uploads/sites/30/Climate-change-1.png)
Climate Change
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Clean Water
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Water Conservation
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Soil Health
![Climate change.](https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/extension/uploads/sites/30/Pollinators-1.png)
Pollinators
![Climate change.](https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/extension/uploads/sites/30/Local-food-1.png)
Local Food
![Climate change.](https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/extension/uploads/sites/30/Plant-biodiversity-1.png)
Plant Biodiversity
![Climate change.](https://wpcdn.web.wsu.edu/extension/uploads/sites/30/Nearby-nature.png)
Nearby Nature
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Wildfire Preparedness
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