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 […]
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 […]
The numbers, the quotes, the policies—only tell part of the story. Behind every acre of parched ground, there’s a farmer staring at the bank statement at 2 a.m. Behind every […]
The countdown to the Skagit County Fair is on, and Skagit County 4-H Club members are hard at work getting ready to showcase their animals at the Skagit County Fair, which […]
