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A Community Preparedness and Resilience Guide for Eastern Washington Prepared in collaboration with resources from: WSU Extension • 4-H Youth Development • County Partners Tools for Togetherness is more than […]

Washington State University Skagit County Extension Washington State University Extension engages people, organizations and communities to advance economic well-being and quality of life by connecting them to the knowledge base […]

We had all hands on deck for our Pizza 4 Producers event. This P4P was in conjunction with the Skagit Ag Summit, which is an annual gathering hosted by WSU […]

On a Wednesday in early December, about thirty Skagit County farmers gathered at Shawn O’Donnell’s Irish Pub. There was laughter, some weariness, and an unspoken gravity in the air. They […]

Issue Farmers, ranchers, and agricultural workers experience disproportionately high levels of stress and suicide risk, driven by financial volatility, isolation, and market uncertainty, with limited access to culturally competent behavioral […]

Historical Flooding in Western Washington – December 2025 This past week, you may have seen news coverage about the severe flooding that occurred in Western Washington. This historical event hit […]

Current Pest Board Targets:  Spotted Wing Drosophila (SWD)  A grand total of 16,214 adult SWD flies were caught in Skagit County this season. An average of 257 individuals were found on each sampling day, or about […]

David Lucey Keeping Animals Without Breaking the Bank – or Your Back Building and maintaining effective fencing is one of the most important – and costly – investments in livestock […]

Skagit Valley Boots and Buckles 4-H Club at Hickson Community Hall Skagit Valley Boots & Buckles may be a brand-new 4-H club this year, but their enthusiasm, dedication, and impact […]

Ride Night at the Skagit County Fairgrounds – Left to right: Jenna, Mikilee, Abby, Ray, Maddy As the Skagit County Fair approaches, 4-H members across the county are working hard […]

Financial Health is Mental Health Farming isn’t just dirt and diesel. It’s families. It’s the unspoken arguments at the kitchen table. It’s the isolation of miles of fields with no […]