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WSU Center for Sustaining Agriculture & Natural Resources @wsucsanr.bsky.social · 4h
Get funding to generate preliminary data, complete high-impact research, or explore a new direction for sustaining agriculture in WA. First-time applicants encouraged. 📅 Letter of intent: 11/18/26 📅 Full proposal: 12/14/26 csanr.wsu.edu/bioag #WSU #CAHNRS #BIOAg
Graphic with image of people in a field and text overlay: Call for Proposals: BIOAg grant program. Up to $40,000 for WSU faculty.
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WSU CAHNRS @wsucahnrs.bsky.social · 3h
Attention CAHNRS students: our Career Fair & Networking Night is Monday, Oct. 5 from 5-7 pm in the Lighty Student Services building. Learn about internship & career opportunities from industry leaders. Save time & register in advance. We'll see you there! #GoCougs
Event poster featuring photo of 3 people talking with each other. A WSU logo is at the top, with words: CAHNRS Career Fair & Networking Night. You can expect to:
• Build a professional network
• Practice essential networking skills
• Learn more about available internship and full-time job opportunities
• Meet with industry partners in your career field of interest
October 5, 2026, 5-7 pm, Lighty Student Services
Enter to win one of two $500 scholarships
Register here, with an arrow to a QR code.
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WSU CAHNRS @wsucahnrs.bsky.social · 21h
Don't forget, this Saturday, Oct. 3, is the CAHNRS Tractor Parade! It starts at 1:30 at the corner of Ferdinand's Lane & Stadium Ave. Full route map on poster in link. See you there! #GoCougs gameday.wsu.edu/event/cahnrs...
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CAHNRS Tractor Parade | WSU Gameday Weekends | Washington State University
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WSU CAHNRS @wsucahnrs.bsky.social · 22h
Talking to Extension leaders from across the country, meeting w/lawmakers & stakeholders in DC, working to implement President Cantwell's 6 strategic pillars, & much more: this week's blog from Dean Khosla is chock full of info! Read & subscribe today. cahnrs.wsu.edu/bringing-peo...
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Bringing people together through the CAHNRS mission
CAHNRS brings people together in exciting ways. Across Washington and the country, our mission creates connections among agricultural producers, students, scientists, federal agencies, Extension leade...
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WSU CAHNRS @wsucahnrs.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Ah, Paris. Amazing food, stunning sights, & presenting research findings at an international conference. At least, that was the experience for 3 #WSU undergraduate students this summer. What a fantastic experience! #GoCougs news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/article/wsu-...
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WSU students present research on dog, human interactions at Paris conference
Three WSU students presented a research poster at an international conference this summer in Paris, France.
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WSU CAHNRS @wsucahnrs.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Need tickets for the #WSU football game this Saturday (10/3)? As part of Ag Innovation Weekend (don't forget our pre-game tractor parade!), you can get game tickets for 30% off. #GoCougs www.gofevo.com/event/CAHNRS...
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CAHNRS - 30% Off!
10/3/26 @ 6:30 PM - CAHNRS
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WSU CAHNRS @wsucahnrs.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Genes that control flowering time are fine-tuned to help plants avoid heat during the summer & freezing temperatures during the fall, according to new research. The findings have potential implications for conservation & the production of biofuels. #GoCougs news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/article/wsu-...
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WSU researchers use ‘citizen science’ to understand how grasses adapt to their environment
New research on genes that control the flowering time of switchgrass has potential implications for conservation and the production of biofuels.
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WSU CAHNRS @wsucahnrs.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Even though everything had to move indoors, we had a great time at the first Harvest Market on Friday! The weather is looking better for this coming Friday, so stop by Mooberry Track and Field for the free event from 4-6 pm. Free Cosmic Crisp® apples & other samples too! #GoCougs
Two student participants at a farmer's market event hold yellow apples in front of a large inflated Cosmic Crisp apple.Three men and a woman pose with bins of produce including carrots and potatoes.A man displays a crimson tartan tote at a farmer's market table covered with WSU-themed accessories.A man in a blue sports coat and three women in crimson Cosmic Crisp t-shirts hold Cosmic Crisp boxed apples, drink cozies, or give a thumbs up.
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WSU CAHNRS @wsucahnrs.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
UPDATE: Due to weather, tonight's Harvest Market is moving from the outdoor track into Hollingbery Fieldhouse. The Cosmic Crisp® hot air balloon will still be flying around Pullman this weekend, weather permitting, but won't be at the market. Everything else is the same! See you there! #GoCougs
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WSU CAHNRS @wsucahnrs.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
We're just over a week away from Ag Innovation Weekend, which will feature a tractor parade through the @pullman.wsu.edu campus & a tailgate! The parade starts at 1:30 on Oct. 3, going from Ferdinand's Lane up Stadium Ave, down Grimes Way, then around Valley Crest Village & ending at Ferdinand's.
Cartoon of Butch T. Coug sitting on a tractor. Words above Butch: CAHNR Tractor Parade & President's Tailgate. Below: Celebrate WSU Family Weekend & Ag Innovation Day with us! October 3rd. Parade Start: 1:30 PM, President & CAHNRS Tailgate 3-5 pm. Get up close with vintage & modern tractors, meet local farmers! Delicious food provided by FFA. Cougar Prowl happening simultaneously on Stadium Way!
It also features a map of the parade route as described in the post.
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WSU CAHNRS @wsucahnrs.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
#WSU researchers who are developing a practical way to produce healthy, sterile farmed rainbow trout. Sterility prevents escaped farmed fish from breeding w/wild fish & spreading traits that could disrupt ecosystems. It's supported w/a $1.5M award from 3 groups. news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/article/new-...
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New WSU-led research aims to transform U.S. fish farming
A new, WSU-led approach to fish breeding could help aquaculture grow safely and profitably, with support from the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research and Troutlodge.
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WSU CAHNRS @wsucahnrs.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
This Friday is the first of 2 Harvest Markets. Come to Mooberry Track and Field from 4-6 pm & sample award-winning Cosmic Crisp® apples, Ferdinand’s ice cream, & other student-made products! You can see the Cosmic Crisp® hot air balloon, an 80-foot-tall red apple. news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/article/game...
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Game-week Harvest Markets to share tastes of WSU innovation
Campus visitors can meet Washington State University athletes and Butch T. Cougar while sampling award-winning Cosmic Crisp® apples, Ferdinand's ice cream, and other student-made products at two upcom...
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WSU CAHNRS @wsucahnrs.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
The #WSU Energy Program has released a new Residential Energy Code Calculator. Available on the WSU Energy Program website, the calculator streamlines energy code documentation for residential construction across Washington. @wsuextension.bsky.social #GoCougs news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/article/wsu-...
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WSU Energy Program launches Residential Energy Code Calculator
The WSU Energy Program has released a new tool that streamlines energy code documentation for residential construction across Washington.
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WSU Center for Sustaining Agriculture & Natural Resources @wsucsanr.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Congratulations to WSDA Director Derek Sandison, a valued member of CSANR’s Advisory Committee, on his election as president of NASDA. We’re grateful for his partnership and look forward to his leadership in this national role. agr.wa.gov/about-wsda/n...
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News Releases | Washington State Department of Agriculture
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WSU News @wsunews.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
A new #WSU-led study maps where human-driven nutrient pollution poses the greatest threat to coastlines worldwide. news.wsu.edu/press-releas...
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Study maps where humans are driving harmful nutrient levels along coasts
Global projects calculates impacts of human activities in coastal waterway and identifies where the problems are most pressing..
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WSU CAHNRS @wsucahnrs.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
In his latest blog, Dean Khosla writes about Fall Fest, visits to @wsuvancouver.bsky.social and other stops on the west side, the CAHNRS exhibit at the WA State Fair & more! #GoCougs cahnrs.wsu.edu/seeing-is-be...
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Seeing is believing: The power of land-grant engagement
To gain the truest understanding of our mission in CAHNRS, nothing beats being there in person. The power of the land-grant mission is best experienced not in reports or presentations, but in the clas...
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WSU Extension @wsuextension.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
#WSU Clark County master gardener volunteers tackled a question about a common raspberry problem this week: root rot. Struggling plants & brown roots are telltale signs. What causes it & what can you do about it? Find out below.
Raspberry canes with ripening berries on clear, sunny day.
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WSU CAHNRS @wsucahnrs.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
In just over 2 weeks, CAHNRS & #WSU President Cantwell will host a tractor parade & tailgate on the @pullman.wsu.edu campus before the football game on Oct. 3. The parade will start around 1:30 with the tailgate to follow from 3-5 pm. #GoCougs
Cartoon of Butch T. Coug sitting on a tractor. Words above Butch: CAHNR Tractor Parade & President's Tailgate. Below: Celebrate WSU Family Weekend & Ag Innovation Day with us! October 3rd.
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WSU CAHNRS @wsucahnrs.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Join WSU Entomology Assistant Professor Priya Chakrabarti Basu & others next Tuesday for a discussion about why communication matters. #GoCougs More info: efa.wsu.edu/2026/09/14/s...
Promotional graphic for a Science Pub event titled “Communication Matters: from Bees to Police Badges.” Four honey bees are shown on a light wood-textured background with red concentric circles centered around a bee in the middle, which is partially on a red circle. The speaker names, “Priya Chakrabarti Basu, Hillary Mellinger & Brittany Solensten,” appear in a circle around the center target. A circular Science Pub logo featuring an illustration of a pint glass with glasses appears at upper left. Event details in a blue box read: “Sept 22nd, 6–7 PM, Paradise Creek Brewery.” Along the bottom are a QR code and logos for Palouse Discovery Science Center, EFA, and Paradise Creek Brewery.
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WSU Extension @wsuextension.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
#WSU Extension, Partners for Rural Washington, & Zero Emissions Northwest are among the partners leading The Giving Grid, a program bringing solar energy & long-term savings to rural schools. 4 new installations now complete @ Colville School District! khq.com/news/colvill...
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Colville School District receives solar energy installation through Giving Grid program
A $1.5 million solar energy installation has been finished at four Colville schools. The project was completely funded through The Giving Grid community solar program, which covered the full cost
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WSU CAHNRS @wsucahnrs.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Join us for two free Harvest Markets on Sept. 25 and Oct. 2! Meet #WSU athletes and Butch T. Cougar while sampling Cosmic Crisp® apples, Ferdinand's ice cream, & other student-made products. Admission is free for all. #GoCougs news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/article/game...
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Game-week Harvest Markets to share tastes of WSU innovation
Campus visitors can meet Washington State University athletes and Butch T. Cougar while sampling award-winning Cosmic Crisp® apples, Ferdinand's ice cream, and other student-made products at two upcom...
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WSU CAHNRS @wsucahnrs.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
#WSU's National Urban Research & Extension Center & National League of Cities are launching the Building Integrated Agriculture Academy, featuring topics like environmental resilience, sustainability & food access. #GoCougs @wsuextension.bsky.social Learn more: news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/article/new-...
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New WSU-backed academy aims to connect science to cities for food production
The National Urban Research and Extension Center is helping launch a course to help cities boost urban agriculture.
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WSU Extension @wsuextension.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
#WSU Extension Lewis County Master Gardener volunteers are bringing hands-on gardening education to youth at the Lewis County Juvenile Detention Center through a new outreach program. The produce they grow will be harvested & used in meal preparation. chronline.com/stories/lewi...
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Lewis County Master Gardeners launch new program with Juvenile Detention Center - The Daily Chronicle
The WSU Lewis County Master Gardeners and the Lewis County Juvenile Detention Center have launched a new program together aimed at teaching students gardening skills. It began when Mike McDonald &h...
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WSU CAHNRS @wsucahnrs.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
"Northwest Washington could be the fennel bulb–producing capital of the US based on the quality we can produce here." - Carol Miles, @wsuextension.bsky.social vegetable specialist tells @wastatemagazine.bsky.social. Sadly, demand isn't high enough yet. #GoCougs magazine.wsu.edu/2026/08/04/f...
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Fennel
The aromatic and whimsical vegetable is edible, foot to flower.
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Washington State Magazine @wastatemagazine.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Last year, more than 85,000 people visited the “Our Food, Our Farms, Our Washington” exhibit in its first year at the Washington State Fair in Puyallup. The exhibit is expanding this year, as is #WSU’s role in the display. magazine.wsu.edu/2026/08/04/o... #GoCougs
This image, set across three screens, reads, "Our food, our farms, our Washington."
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Washington State Magazine @wastatemagazine.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
“Our goal is to tell the story of the importance of Washington agriculture. We want to make people aware of how agriculture impacts their lives every day. #WSU plays an important role in that story.” magazine.wsu.edu/2026/08/04/o... #GoCougs
Fairgoers walk through WSU's exhibit at the Washington State Fair.
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Washington State Magazine @wastatemagazine.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
“This exhibit is a powerful platform to celebrate our farmers and demonstrate the critical work #WSU does to support them and strengthen our food systems. I’m excited for fairgoers to experience this ... in a way that is both meaningful and easy to understand.” magazine.wsu.edu/2026/08/04/o...
This graphic shows three crimson-lined circles against a dark gray background. Inside each circle are images from WSU's exhibit at the Washington State Fair. One features apples. Another features hops.
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WSU Extension @wsuextension.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
For hobbyists & specialty producers, a #WSU bigleaf maple syrup workshop will be offered Friday, Oct. 9, 3-6 p.m. in Olympia. Come learn how to create a unique product to share with family & friends or to sell! Check out the toolkit & website for info ⬇️. extension.wsu.edu/maplesyrup/w...
A tapped sugar bush. Hoses crisscross through a stand of bigleaf maple.
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WSU News @wsunews.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
The number of gifts received, and money donated in support of #WSU’s food pantries more than doubled during this year’s Apple Cup Food Pantry Challenge. news.wsu.edu/news/2026/09...
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WSU doubles amount of money raised during the Apple Cup Food Pantry Challenge
The number of gifts received, and money donated in support of WSU’s food pantries more than doubled during this year’s Apple Cup Food Pantry Challenge.
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WSU Pullman @pullman.wsu.edu · 13/09/2026
Members of the Washington State University Board of Regents will gather on the Pullman campus for a series of meetings Sept. 17-18. news.wsu.edu/press-release/2026/09/… #GoCougs
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WSU Board of Regents host meetings on Pullman campus Sept. 17-18
Meetings will take place inside the junior ballroom of the Compton Union Building, 1500 Glen Terrell Mall, and will also be available to watch via the university’s YouTube page.
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WSU CAHNRS @wsucahnrs.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
The Washington State Fair continues until 9/27 (closed Tuesdays), so you've got less than 2 weeks to check out the entertaining & educational Our Food, Our Farms, Our Washington exhibit! #GoCougs magazine.wsu.edu/2026/08/04/o...
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WSU Extension @wsuextension.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Want to boost your gardening skills using the world-class #WSU Master Gardener curriculum without the volunteer requirement? Washington Green School offers the same core training through its certificate course. Registration open through Sept. 30! #GoCougs extension.wsu.edu/snohomish/ev...
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Washington Green School Now Enrolling through September 30!
Love gardening but find it challenging in Washington’s unique climates? Earning a Washington Gardener Certificate can help! Learn research-based techniques to create a thriving garden that also benefi...
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WSU Extension @wsuextension.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Great work from our #WSU Energy Program in providing lower-income residents in Stevens County with no-cost duct sealing to improve the energy efficiency of their homes! ⬇️ #GoCougs news.wsu.edu/news/2026/09...
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WSU Energy Program and KW Energy help rural homeowners improve energy efficiency
The WSU Energy Program is partnering with KW Energy to help lower-income residents in rural Stevens County improve the energy efficiency of their homes through no-cost duct sealing.
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WSU Extension @wsuextension.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
A cutting-edge snapshot of how food scientists & technologists are improving food safety nationwide. #WSU Professor Susie Craig breaks down just five of the newest ways in 60 seconds. #GoCougs news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/podcasts/fsm...
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FSM 403: How Food Scientists Are Revolutionizing Produce Safety
Transcript [Music] From Washington State University Extension, I’m Susie Craig. Here are five ways food scientists and technologists are improving produce safety:• Use of blockchain technology which e...
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WSU Center for Sustaining Agriculture & Natural Resources @wsucsanr.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
🍇 Grapevines are pretty much weeds. 🍇 So what does "healthy soil" mean for Washington vineyards? csanr.wsu.edu/healthy-soil... #WSU #WeedsToWine
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What Does Healthy Soil Mean for Washington Vineyards?
A long-term WSU study is identifying which soil-health practices support resilient vineyards.
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WSU Center for Sustaining Agriculture & Natural Resources @wsucsanr.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
The next session in the Anaerobic Dairy Digester Webinar Series will cover nutrient management and permitting. 🗓️ Sept 15 ⏰ 10am PDT 🎟️ Free to attend energy.wsu.edu/digester-web...
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Anaerobic Dairy Digester Webinar Series
This webinar series will explore the economic, regulatory, and technological aspects of implementing anaerobic dairy digesters in Washington.
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WSU Pullman @pullman.wsu.edu · 08/09/2026
A Remembrance Service for the 25th anniversary of 9/11 is taking place in the Terrell Library Atrium on Friday, Sept. 11. The event will take place from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. news.wsu.edu/news/2026/09/02/wsu-un…
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WSU, University of Idaho come together to commemorate 25th anniversary of 9/11
A Remembrance Service for the 25th anniversary of 9/11 is taking place in the Terrell Library Atrium on Friday, Sept. 11.
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WSU CAHNRS @wsucahnrs.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
We had a great turnout for the CAHNRS Fall Festival last night! Thanks to everyone who stopped by. #GoCougs More photos here: www.flickr.com/photos/cahnr...
Raj Khosla poses with the WSU Butch T Cougar mascot and a student. Raj and the student hold an award that reads "Congratulations! on winning a CAHNRS Fall Festival $500 CAHNRS Scholarship."Students browse tables along a sidewalk at Fall Festival. In the foreground, several attendees stop at a student organization booth with a hand-lettered sign reading “Econ Club."Several students stand near a table with an informational poster about the WSU Dairy Club.Several students gather around a table at an outdoor campus event near trees and shrubbery. Two students point to a printed Bingo sheet. The table has informational brochures, a decorative bowl, and other items on it.
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WSU CAHNRS @wsucahnrs.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
#ThrowbackThursday to the time when Jack “The Throwin Samoan” Thompson told us "It's not ice cream, it's Ferdinand's!" Was it just this summer? Sure, but it's still completely accurate! #GoCougs www.tiktok.com/@wsucahnrs/v...
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It’s not ice cream, it’s Ferdinand’s! It’s throwback Thursday to Jack Thompson eating as much Ferdinand’s as he could at @CougsFirst! QB Classic! What’s your favorite flavor? #ferdinands #icecream An...
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WSU CAHNRS @wsucahnrs.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Fall Festival is just 1 day away! Come out to learn about several student clubs/organizations, our departments, & get free food, including Ferdinand's ice cream. Stick around for the scholarship raffle for both grad & undergrad students! Thursday, Sept. 10, 4-6 pm outside Hulbert Hall. #GoCougs
Event poster with red leaves bordering a few photos of students and text: 2026 Fall Festival. Thursday, Sept. 10, 4-6 pm, Spillman Plaza. Meet fellow students, professors, advisors, associate deans, and the dean. Plus check out
student club exhibits, department displays, and a chance to win a scholarship toward a CAHNRS major.
Food, drinks, & fun. Sponsored by CAHNRS Student Success and Academic Programs and CAHNRS Dean’s Office
QR codes included link to CAHNRS Student Success and Academic Programs website, CAHNRS Instagram, and CAHNRS TikTok.
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WSU CAHNRS @wsucahnrs.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Whew, what a busy week last week! One highlight was commemorating the "Our Food, Our Farms, Our Washington" exhibition at the Washington State Fair in Puyallup. Anyone attending the fair this month, make sure to stop by! #GoCougs
6 people stand talking and looking at displays in a large exhibition area. A large sign that says "APPLES" with images of apples hangs above a large red wall.A person wearing a hat that says Cosmic Crisp on it holds an apple in her hand near her mouth. She's standing next to a photo of herself taking a bite of an apple and wearing a vest that says Cosmic Crisp. 6 people stand in front of a display the features apple trees, a weather station, and a sign that says "Besting the Pest".Wide shot showing several people looking at displays in a large exhibition hall. Prominently on the left is a display that says "The Smart Apple Orchard" at the top, with 2 monitors, images of apples, and words below it.
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WSU CAHNRS @wsucahnrs.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
We're really excited about this one: Ag Innovation Day! Oct. 3, as part of #WSU Family Weekend, WSU President Betsy Cantwell & our college are putting on a parade around the @pullman.wsu.edu campus (including several vintage tractors!) & a tailgate. More details to come! #GoCougs
Cartoon of Butch T. Coug sitting on a tractor. Words above Butch: CAHNR Tractor Parade & President's Tailgate. Below: Celebrate WSU Family Weekend & Ag Innovation Day with us! October 3rd.
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WSU CAHNRS @wsucahnrs.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
2 annual traditions to start each school year: the Top Scholars Orientation Dinner & the Animal Sciences Welcome BBQ. Here are some pics from each event, held earlier this week, but we've got many more in the photos albums. #GoCougs www.flickr.com/photos/cahnr... www.flickr.com/photos/cahnr...
A person talks while standing next to a poster board that says Companion Animal Club: Learn, Connect, Have Fun.4 people stand behind a table with a large sign on the front that says Dairy Club and lots of other words that are too small to make out. The sign also says Instagram with a QR code under it.1 person smiles brightly while talking to another person in a crowded room.1 person stands in front of a group of others people, also standing. The person in front is listening to one person in the group talk.
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WSU CAHNRS @wsucahnrs.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Dean Khosla writes about the start of the new semester, exploring the formation of a new academic school in our college, a visit to the Knott Dairy Farm, & much more in his latest blog post. Read & subscribe today! #GoCougs cahnrs.wsu.edu/a-new-academ...
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A new academic year brings energy, connection, and change
As we commence our new academic year at WSU, I am energized by the momentum building across CAHNRS. Our campuses have come alive with the arrival of thousands of students, each bringing their own aspi...
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WSU CAHNRS @wsucahnrs.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Earlier this summer, nearly 150 young people attended this year’s @wsuextension.bsky.social 4-H Teen Conference on the @pullman.wsu.edu campus. Teens from across our state got leadership development, college readiness workshops, & many other opportunities. news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/article/4-h-...
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4-H Teen Conference participants explore future careers, gain leadership skills
Washington high schoolers built leadership skills, explored careers, prepared for their futures, and took part in hands-on service projects during the Washington State 4-H Teen Conference in Pullman.
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WSU CAHNRS @wsucahnrs.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
“GLP-1 drugs are reducing the amount of money consumers spend at the grocery store. I think this is definitely transforming the market.” - #WSU economics prof. Jill McCluskey tells BBC Science Focus. www.sciencefocus.com/science/weig...
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How weight-loss drugs could make junk foods healthier for everyone | BBC Science Focus Magazine
Smaller portions, more nutrients – junk food is changing
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WSU CAHNRS @wsucahnrs.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Dean Khosla's welcome to the new school year, a podcast series on food safety after wildfires, Cosmic Crisp® apples given out to students moving in at #WSU, & much more. Check out the latest On Solid Ground newsletter & subscribe today! #GoCougs us5.campaign-archive.com?u=3cd4b2a328...
Newsletter banner with name and tagline: Agricultural and natural resource science news.
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WSU CAHNRS @wsucahnrs.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Only 2 weeks away from one of our favorite events of the year: Fall Festival! Come out for free #WSU Creamery ice cream, an opportunity to learn about clubs & academic departments, a scholarship raffle, & much more! Sept. 10, 4-6 pm on Spillman Plaza outside Hulbert Hall. #GoCougs
Event poster with red leaves bordering a few photos of students and text: 2026 Fall Festival. Thursday, Sept. 10, 4-6 pm, Spillman Plaza. Meet fellow students, professors, advisors, associate deans, and the dean. Plus check out
student club exhibits, department displays, and a chance to win a scholarship toward a CAHNRS major.
Food, drinks, & fun. Sponsored by CAHNRS Student Success and Academic Programs and CAHNRS Dean’s Office
QR codes included link to CAHNRS Student Success and Academic Programs website, CAHNRS Instagram, and CAHNRS TikTok.
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WSU CAHNRS @wsucahnrs.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
16 #WSU students did an immersive study abroad this summer in Fiji. They helped plant mangrove trees, dove for broken coral to replant, searched for crown of thorns, which permanently damage coral, as well as visiting villages & engaging with the local community. What a fantastic experience!
A large group of people gather around a crimson WSU flag on a grass lawn with palm trees in the background.Around a dozen people sit around a room listening to a person in the front talking. On the ceiling in the room, which is painted a water-ish blue, is a fake, large black manta ray.2 people use their hands to dig in the dirt.Several people walk through a tree-filled lawn, with 3 in front holding hands.
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WSU CAHNRS @wsucahnrs.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
This was great: 1,600 donated Cosmic Crisp® apples were given out to incoming students & their families during move-in weekend. Thank you to the volunteers who passed them out & to the companies that donated the apples! We hope everyone enjoyed them! #GoCougs news.cahnrs.wsu.edu/article/cosm...
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Cosmic Crisp® tasting connects new Coug families, minds behind legendary WSU apple
Incoming students and their families got a juicy introduction to WSU's land-grant mission, and in some cases a bite-sized Q&A session on apple breeding, during fall 2026 move-in.
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