{"id":2,"date":"2024-07-22T18:38:34","date_gmt":"2024-07-22T18:38:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/pierce\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2026-03-04T12:56:46","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T20:56:46","slug":"sample-page","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/pierce\/","title":{"rendered":"Pierce County"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Washington State University Pierce County Extension connects the people of Pierce County<\/a> to the research and knowledge bases of the state\u2019s land grant research university providing solutions to local problems and stimulating local economies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our county-based educators work with partners in your communities to provide educational programs and leverage the broad resources of a major university to resolve issues and create a positive future for the residents of Pierce County.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Washington State University<\/a> provides over 2,200 publications, numerous online educational opportunities, and other statewide educational programs and technical assistance from four Research and Extension Centers, 15 Academic Departments and six of WSU\u2019s Academic Colleges.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n

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Tacoma, WA 98418
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Hands-on discovery at nearly 20 education stations amid a scenic outdoor backdrop attracted a record number of youth attendees at this year’s…\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/article>\n

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The latest guides show how woody debris provides an ideal microsite for future generations of conifers and help beekeepers understand the many stre…\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/article>\n

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From Ripple Effect Mapping to broadband expansion, WSU Stevens County Extension Director Debra Hansen made lasting contributions during her career….\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/article>\n <\/div>\n\n

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