{"id":5,"date":"2017-03-01T19:42:47","date_gmt":"2017-03-01T19:42:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/whatcom\/?page_id=5"},"modified":"2026-03-17T13:05:24","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T20:05:24","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/whatcom\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"cpb-row  pad-bottom gutter county-frontpage-feature side-right\" style=\"\"><div class=\"cpb-row-inner\"><div class=\"cpb-column  one\" style=\"\"><div class=\"cpb-slideshow gallery-slideshow\">\n\t<div class=\"slides-wrapper\">\n\t\t<ul class=\"slides\"><li class=\"slide gallery-slide active-slide\">\n\t<img class=\"slide_img_bg\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/whatcom\/wp-content\/plugins\/cahnrswsuwp-plugin-pagebuilder\/lib\/images\/spacer1x1.gif\" style=\"background-image:url( https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2025\/12\/SFP_library_wide.png )\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/whatcom\/fch\/sfp\/\" class=\"slide-link\" \/><\/a><ul class=\"cpb-slide-caption\">\n\t\t<li class=\"cpb-slide-title\">Strengthening Families Program<\/li>\n\t\t<li class=\"cpb-slide-excerpt\">For caregivers and youth aged 10-14<\/li>\n\t\t<li class=\"cpb-slide-link\"><\/li>\n\t<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t<nav class=\"slideshow-primary\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"prev\">Previous<\/a><a href=\"#\" class=\"next\">Next<\/a><\/nav>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<nav class=\"slideshow-secondary\"><\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cpb-column  two\" style=\"\"><div class=\"cpb-item cpb-promo-wrap \"><div class=\"cpb-item cpb-promo cpb-promo-custom stack-vertical has-image\" data-requesturl=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/whatcom\/hg\/hg-plant-clinic\/?cpb-get-template=lightbox\">\n\t\t<div class=\"cpb-image\">\n\t\t<img style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2019\/10\/tip_midge2.jpg);background-position:center center;background-size:cover;\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/whatcom\/wp-content\/plugins\/cahnrswsuwp-plugin-pagebuilder\/lib\/images\/spacer3x4.gif\" alt=\"\" \/>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"cpb-promo-caption\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"cpb-title-wrapper\"><h2 class=\"cpb-title\">Diagnostic Plant Clinic<\/h2><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cpb-promo-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/whatcom\/hg\/hg-plant-clinic\/\" >Visit Diagnostic Plant Clinic<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"cpb-item cpb-promo-wrap \"><div class=\"cpb-item cpb-promo cpb-promo-custom stack-vertical has-image\" data-requesturl=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/whatcom\/nr\/gardening-green?cpb-get-template=lightbox\">\n\t\t<div class=\"cpb-image\">\n\t\t<img style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2023\/02\/GGwebStretchRight.png);background-position:center center;background-size:cover;\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/whatcom\/wp-content\/plugins\/cahnrswsuwp-plugin-pagebuilder\/lib\/images\/spacer3x4.gif\" alt=\"Gardening Green Courses\" \/>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"cpb-promo-caption\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"cpb-title-wrapper\"><h2 class=\"cpb-title\">Come join us!<\/h2><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cpb-promo-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/whatcom\/nr\/gardening-green\" >Visit Come join us!<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"cpb-row  pad-bottom gutter side-right\" style=\"\"><div class=\"cpb-row-inner\"><div class=\"cpb-column  one\" style=\"\"><div class=\"cpb-textblock cpb-item \"><p><strong>Events and Services:<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-6925\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2026\/03\/Climate-postcard-Sealevel_26B-1024x692.png\" alt=\"Depiction of a Group of adults, outside, talking near the shore\" width=\"1024\" height=\"692\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2026\/03\/Climate-postcard-Sealevel_26B-1024x692.png 1024w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2026\/03\/Climate-postcard-Sealevel_26B-300x203.png 300w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2026\/03\/Climate-postcard-Sealevel_26B-768x519.png 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2026\/03\/Climate-postcard-Sealevel_26B-396x267.png 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2026\/03\/Climate-postcard-Sealevel_26B-792x535.png 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2026\/03\/Climate-postcard-Sealevel_26B-990x669.png 990w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2026\/03\/Climate-postcard-Sealevel_26B.png 1041w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\">Climate Stewards<\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><em>Certificate Program<\/em><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em><strong>LITERACY &#8211; SCIENCE &#8211; ACTION<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>April 2 &#8211; June 4, 2026<\/strong><br \/>\nOnline Thursday Evenings, 6-8pm<br \/>\n<em>(Final in-person: Saturday, June 6, 10-1pm)<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 120px\">\u2022 Online learning and expert guest speakers<br \/>\n\u2022 Guided, place-based tours<br \/>\n\u2022 Collaborative climate action projects<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Event website: <a href=\"https:\/\/climatestewards.extension.wsu.edu\/\">https:\/\/climatestewards.extension.wsu.edu\/<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-6044 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2024\/05\/DiagnosticPlantClinic_Erin2024-web-B-1024x707.jpg\" alt=\"Examining a leaf using a microscope\" width=\"1024\" height=\"707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2024\/05\/DiagnosticPlantClinic_Erin2024-web-B-1024x707.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2024\/05\/DiagnosticPlantClinic_Erin2024-web-B-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2024\/05\/DiagnosticPlantClinic_Erin2024-web-B-768x530.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2024\/05\/DiagnosticPlantClinic_Erin2024-web-B-1536x1060.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2024\/05\/DiagnosticPlantClinic_Erin2024-web-B-2048x1414.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2024\/05\/DiagnosticPlantClinic_Erin2024-web-B-396x273.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2024\/05\/DiagnosticPlantClinic_Erin2024-web-B-792x547.jpg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2024\/05\/DiagnosticPlantClinic_Erin2024-web-B-990x683.jpg 990w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2024\/05\/DiagnosticPlantClinic_Erin2024-web-B-1188x820.jpg 1188w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4 align=\"center\">Diagnostic Plant Clinic<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">&#8220;Off-season&#8221; schedule \u2022 Drop off: 9am-Noon &amp; 1pm-4pm<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/whatcom\/hg\/hg-plant-clinic\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Website<\/a> (link)<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Bring samples of that pesky bug, mystery weed, diseased branch or flower into the office at the County Extension office at: 600 Dupont Street, Suite A, Bellingham, WA.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Pack your sample in a zip-lock bag, and bring them to us!!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Samples for Plant and Weed ID must be alive, fresh, and undamaged. They should include leaves, buds, stems, flowers, roots, and fruits \/ seeds or as many of these features as possible. A single leaf is not enough!<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>And as always, this service is FREE and open to the public.<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/whatcom\/fch\/sfp\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-5400 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2023\/09\/SFP-Logo-Biggest-copy-2.jpg\" alt=\"Strengthening Families Program Logo\" width=\"355\" height=\"134\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2023\/09\/SFP-Logo-Biggest-copy-2.jpg 1122w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2023\/09\/SFP-Logo-Biggest-copy-2-300x113.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2023\/09\/SFP-Logo-Biggest-copy-2-1024x387.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2023\/09\/SFP-Logo-Biggest-copy-2-768x290.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2023\/09\/SFP-Logo-Biggest-copy-2-396x150.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2023\/09\/SFP-Logo-Biggest-copy-2-792x299.jpg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2023\/09\/SFP-Logo-Biggest-copy-2-990x374.jpg 990w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 355px) 100vw, 355px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Strengthening Families Program for caregivers and youth aged 10-14<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px\">\u2022 Learn how to talk more as a Family.<br \/>\n\u2022 Learn better ways to Handle Conflict.<br \/>\n\u2022 Learn ways to deal with Peer Pressure.<br \/>\n\u2022 Have a better relationship between Parents &amp; Children.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/whatcom\/fch\/sfp\/\">Website\u00a0<em>(link)<\/em><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center\">Bellingham Area<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><i>Program in English<br \/>\n<\/i><strong>April 14 &#8211; May 26, 2026<\/strong><br \/>\nTuesdays, 6:00pm-8:00pm<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em>Complimentary Dinner at 5:30pm<\/em><br \/>\nKulshan Middle School<br \/>\n1250 Kenoyer Dr. Bellingham, 98229<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2025\/10\/Bellingham-Eng-Class-2026.pdf\">English Program Flyer for Bellingham <em>(pdf)<\/em><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wsu.co1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_56ceUDk0UsCzt8G\">Registration Link<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center\">Lynden Area<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><i>Program in English<br \/>\n<\/i><strong>April 14 &#8211; May 26, 2026<\/strong><br \/>\nTuesdays, 6:00pm-8:00pm<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em>Complimentary Dinner at 5:30pm<\/em><br \/>\nLynden Middle School<br \/>\n8750 Line Rd., Lynden, 98264<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2025\/11\/Lynden-English-Class-flyer-2026_timechange.pdf\">English Program Flyer for Lynden (pdf)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wsu.co1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_56ceUDk0UsCzt8G\">Registration Link<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center\">Blaine Area<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><i>Program in English<br \/>\n<\/i><strong>April 16 &#8211; May 28, 2026<\/strong><br \/>\nThursdays, 6:30pm-8:30pm<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em>Complimentary Dinner at 6pm<\/em><br \/>\nBlaine Boys and Girls Club<br \/>\n635 8th St. Blaine, 98230<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2025\/10\/Blaine-Class-flyer-2026.pdf\">English Program Flyer for Blaine <em>(pdf)<\/em><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wsu.co1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_56ceUDk0UsCzt8G\">Registration Link<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center\">Ferndale Area<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><i>Program in English<br \/>\n<\/i><strong>April 22 &#8211; May 27, 2026<\/strong><br \/>\nWednesday, 6:00pm-8:00pm<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em>Complimentary Dinner at 5:30pm<\/em><br \/>\nSkyline Elementary School<br \/>\n2225 Thornton Road, Ferndale 98248<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2026\/03\/SFP-block-flyer-April-2026.pdf\">English Program Flyer for Ferndale <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2026\/03\/SFP-block-flyer-April-2026.pdf\"><em>(pdf)<\/em><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wsu.co1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_56ceUDk0UsCzt8G\">Registration Link<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p class=\"xxmsonormal\"><b><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt\">Update on SNAP-Ed Program Funding<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6823 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2025\/12\/WA_SNAPEd-396x89-1.png\" alt=\"SNAP-Ed logo\" width=\"396\" height=\"89\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2025\/12\/WA_SNAPEd-396x89-1.png 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2025\/12\/WA_SNAPEd-396x89-1-300x67.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 396px) 100vw, 396px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"xxmsonormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt\">As a result of federal legislation passed in July of 2025, program funding ended on September 30, 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"xxmsonormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt\">SNAP-Ed was a valuable and impactful part of WSU Extension for over thirty years and while we know the legacy of the program will continue, it will not operate in the same way with direct contacts in each community. WSU Extension remains committed to being a source of reliable, evidence-based nutrition information as well as working to increase access to nourishing food and opportunities to be physically active to support healthy communities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"xxmsonormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt\">If you are looking for resources on delivering nutrition education, please visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/wasnap-ed.org\/\">Washington State SNAP-Ed Providers<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"xxmsonormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt\">If you are looking for resources to share with participants, please visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/wasnap-ed.org\/live-well\/\">Live Well | Washington State University<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"xxmsonormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt\">While these sites will not be updated regularly, they are available as a resource to the public.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"xxmsonormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt\">For additional information on WSU Extension\u2019s other public health nutrition outreach, please contact the Public Health Nutrition Specialist, Bryan Mader at: <a href=\"mailto:bryan.mader@wsu.edu\">bryan.mader@wsu.edu<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"xxmsonormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 11.0pt\">You may also contact the WSU Whatcom County Extension Director, Shawna Beese at: <a href=\"mailto:shawna.beese@wsu.edu\">shawna.beese@wsu.edu<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2021\/08\/OSA_Recruitment_Slides.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3961 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2021\/08\/OSA-Recruitment.png\" alt=\"Organic and Sustainable Agriculture at WSU Everett Degree Announcement\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2021\/08\/OSA-Recruitment.png 1280w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2021\/08\/OSA-Recruitment-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2021\/08\/OSA-Recruitment-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2021\/08\/OSA-Recruitment-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2021\/08\/OSA-Recruitment-396x223.png 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2021\/08\/OSA-Recruitment-792x446.png 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2021\/08\/OSA-Recruitment-990x557.png 990w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2021\/08\/OSA-Recruitment-1188x668.png 1188w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\">Organic and Sustainable Agriculture<br \/>\nat WSU Everett<\/h3>\n<p>Complete part of a four year WSU agriculture degree closer to home, including hands-on experience through a series of internships at the WSU Everest campus.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2021\/08\/OSA_Recruitment_Slides.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\">Information slides<\/a> (pdf)<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4948\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2023\/02\/NorthernGiantHornet-web.png\" alt=\"Northern Giant Hornet\" width=\"1091\" height=\"672\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2023\/02\/NorthernGiantHornet-web.png 1091w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2023\/02\/NorthernGiantHornet-web-300x185.png 300w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2023\/02\/NorthernGiantHornet-web-1024x631.png 1024w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2023\/02\/NorthernGiantHornet-web-768x473.png 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2023\/02\/NorthernGiantHornet-web-396x244.png 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2023\/02\/NorthernGiantHornet-web-792x488.png 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2023\/02\/NorthernGiantHornet-web-990x610.png 990w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1091px) 100vw, 1091px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center\">Alert Info &#8211; Northern Giant Hornet<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Information is relevant to both commercial farmers &amp; homeowners.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Whatcom Ag Monthly<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/wam\/asian-giant-hornet-found-locally-what-we-know\/\">Additional Information on Asian Giant Hornet<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>WSU Whatcom County Extension<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/whatcom\/agh-alert\/\">Asian Giant Hornet Website<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">\u2022 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u2022 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u2022 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u2022 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u2022 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u2022 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u2022 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u2022 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u2022 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u2022<\/p>\n<p><\/p><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"county-programs-title\">County Programs<\/h3><ul class=\"county-programs\"><li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/whatcom\/4h\/\">4-H Youth Development<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"ag\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/whatcom\/agriculture\/\">Agriculture<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/whatcom\/hg\/\">Home Gardening<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/whatcom\/fch\/\">Family &amp; Community Health<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/whatcom\/nr\/\">Natural Resources<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/whatcom\/rhp\/\">Rural Health Promotion<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"cpb-textblock cpb-item \"><p><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>WSU Extension programs and policies are consistent with federal and state laws and regulations on nondiscrimination regarding race, sex, religion, age, color, creed, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, and veteran status. Evidence or noncompliance may be reported through the WSU Extension office. 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