Provides academic research and programs that support the Washington food system.
Delivers multidisciplinary expertise across academic, research, and extension, providing specialized resources for farmers and food systems contributors by working with communities throughout the state to foster viable farm businesses, optimize sustainable natural resource stewardship, and to promote scaled processing and distribution.
Community College offered at Peninsula College - Clallam
Offers services for the returning student who has been out of school for a short time or many years. Programs include numerous associates degrees, adult education, professional/technical classes, and distance learning.
Peninsula College offers a diverse range of educational opportunities, including two-year transfer and career degrees, as well as a Bachelor of Applied Science in Management with various specializations. High school juniors and seniors may be able to attend part- or full-time tuition-free through the Running Start program. PC also provides GED, high school diploma, High School Plus, and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes.
At Peninsula College, we pride ourselves on offering services for returning students who have been out of school for a short time or many years. Our Student Services Office assists students interested in classes related to degree programs, personal enrichment, or improving job skills. Additionally, the Student Services Office provides information on financial aid, child care, and other resources. Academic planning and other services are offered free to residents of Clallam and Jefferson counties.
The Student Services Office is located on the Port Angeles campus, but services are available by appointment for the Port Townsend and Forks extension sites. Peninsula College is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive community that empowers students to achieve their educational and career goals.
WSU Cultivating Success Program offered at WSU Cultivating Success Program
New and beginning sustainable small farms education.
Provides beginning and existing farmers with the planning and decision-making tools, production skills, and support necessary to develop a sustainable farm or food business. The program connects the student with farmers and exposes them to real world situations through a community-based, experiential approach.
Agriculture and Gardening offered at Washington State University Extension Skamania County
Assists commercial and homesteading farmers with pest and crop recommendations, as well as diagnosis of plant and pest problems.
Assists commercial and homesteading farmers with pest and crop recommendations, as well as diagnosis of plant and pest problems. Also offers a Master Gardener program which trains volunteers to be effective community educators in gardening and environmental stewardship.
WSU Skagit County Extension Agricultural Suicide Prevention Program offered at WSU
Provides resources for those in the agricultural industry who are facing excessive stress.
The program serves farmers and farmworkers, their support networks and rural behavioral health providers by providing resources in English and Spanish related to signs of stress and suicide risk, and prevention.
WSU Livestock Advisors Program offered at WSU Livestock Advisors Program
Extension program that provides information to livestock producers on raising, breeding, and housing livestock using the best farm management practices.
WSU Livestock Advisors are trained and certified members of a volunteer program that is sponsored by Washington State University Extension. The program assists WSU Extension in providing information to livestock producers on raising, breeding, and housing livestock using the best farm management practices.
4-H Youth Development Program offered at WSU Kitsap County Extension Office
Presents cooperative games, activities and initiatives in a challenging "hands on" approach to teach communication, problem solving, self-esteem and team-building.
4-H is a positive youth development program, led by adult volunteers, that focuses on the development of life-skills in youth 5-19 years of age through a variety of projects. 4-H learning experiences are designed to help youth "do, reflect and apply" the lesson to life situations. 4-H members build self-confidence, make responsible decisions, give back to their community, discover the value of teamwork and expand their communication skills through self-chosen projects in which they have high interest. 4-H engages youth in life skill development in order to help youth become productive, caring, capable citizens who are prepared to transition into adulthood.
Extension Programs offered at WSU Whitman County Extension
Offers educational programs/resources in the areas of: agriculture and natural resources, youth development, family living, and community resource development.
Offers educational programs/resources in the areas of: - Agriculture and Natural Resources - Family Living - Community Resource Development - For more detailed information on programs refer to the yearly Update, available each year in October. Extension programs utilize volunteer outreach in the areas of 4-H, Master Gardeners, Food Safety Advisors. These volunteers receive training and educational materials in exchange for service they provide for the Extension program.
Educational Programs offered at WSU Stevens County Extension
Offers educational programs on agriculture, economic development, food and safety preservation, 4-H youth development, gardening, natural resources, and disaster preparedness. Extension programs utilize volunteer outreach in the areas of 4-H, Master Gardeners, and Food Safety Advisors. Volunteers receive training and educational materials in exchange for service they provide to the extension program.
Offers educational programs on agriculture, economic development, food and safety preservation, 4-H youth development, gardening, natural resources, and disaster preparedness. Extension programs utilize volunteer outreach in the areas of 4-H, Master Gardeners, and Food Safety Advisors. Volunteers receive training and educational materials in exchange for service they provide to the extension program.
WSU Regional Small Farms Program offered at WSU Regional Small Farms Program
Provides resources to help support the food and farm sector through classes, networking and workshops.
Provides support to create a thriving food and farm sector by offering classes and workshops, farmer-farmer networking, technical support, access to local markets and regional food systems, applied research and policy development.
4-H Youth Development Program offered at WSU Grays Harbor County Extension Office
Presents cooperative games, activities and initiatives in a challenging "hands on" approach to teach communication, problem solving, self-esteem and team-building.
4-H is a positive youth development program, led by caring adult volunteers, that focuses on the development of life-skills in youth 5-19 years of age through a variety of projects. 4-H learning experiences are designed to help youth "do, reflect and apply" the lesson to life situations. 4-H members build self-confidence, make responsible decisions, give back to their community, discover the value of teamwork and expand their communication skills through self-chosen projects in which they have high interest. 4-H engages youth in life skill development in order to help youth become productive, caring, capable citizens who are prepared to transition into adulthood.
Community College offered at Peninsula College - Port Townsend
Offers Adult Basic Education (GED and Basic Skills) and English as a Second Language classes, Associate in Arts Transfer Degree, and the Early Childhood Education AAS Degree.
High quality instruction is provided in a variety of college level course offerings that apply to the Associate in Arts transfer degree and Transitional Studies including GED preparation, Basic Skills, High School Completion, and English as a Second Language classes. Students have access to the full range of student services and a faculty-staffed learning center.
4-H Youth Development offered at WSU Chelan and Douglas County Extension
Provides youth clubs to learn life skills through project activity, community service, and leadership. Membership is open to boys and girls from 5-19 years of age.
Provides youth clubs to learn life skills through project activity, community service, and leadership. Membership is open to boys and girls from 5-19 years of age.
Clubs are led by screened and trained volunteers. The program helps youth develop self-confidence, self-esteem, and basic life skills.
Rural Resilience Training offered at Michigan State University
Training to recognize the signs and symptoms of stress and suicide, ways to effectively communicate with people under stress, and how to reduce stigma related to mental health concerns.
Learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of stress and suicide, effectively communicate with people under stress, reduce stigma related to mental health concerns, and connect farmers and ranchers with resources.
PACE Services offered at Spokane Community College
PACE (People Accessing Careers and Education) is a non-credit program at Spokane Community College that provides classes for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities who want to develop skills for employment or further education.
PACE (People Accessing Careers and Education) is a non-credit program at Spokane Community College that provides classes for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities who want to develop skills for employment or further education.
Education - Agricultural Industry offered at Skagit County Washington State University Cooperative Extension Service
Provides education and research support to the agricultural industry in Skagit County.
Provides education and research support to the agricultural industry in Skagit County. Services include education and information on livestock management, nutritious forage production, insect and pest control, and animal diseases.
Communicating with Farmers Under Stress offered at Michigan State University
Curriculum that provides materials for a 90-minute to full-day workshop on an overview of current stressors for farmers.
A workshop that provides an overview of current stressors for farmers and shares best practices for connecting farm families with resources. It looks at the current financial situation for farmers today. It also unpacks the detrimental impact of stress on the body and state of mind, providing information on how to recognize some of the signs of stress and suicide in the farming community, and how to connect people with resources they need
OSU Small Farms Program offered at Oregon State University
Provides Oregon's small farmers and ranchers, education, research, and support with sustainable agriculture, community food systems, and economic progress.
Provides information to advance sustainable agriculture, community food systems, and ensure economic progress for Oregon’s small farmers and ranchers and providing well rounded learning experience for current and future students interested in degree in agriculture sciences
WSU Extension Office offered at WSU Jefferson County Extension-Jefferson County 4-H
Serving the educational needs of families, children, businesses, non-profits, governmental agencies, and individuals.
WSU Jefferson County Extension advances the knowledge, addresses the issues and provides access to education that is relevant, timely and inspiring and that allows our community to adapt and remain vigorous. Programs include: - Economic Development - Small Farms - 4-H Youth Development - Master Gardeners - Water and Natural Resources - Forestry and Energy. WSU Extension provides educational support and advocacy to families, children, businesses, non-profits, governmental agencies, individuals and more!
4-H Youth Development offered at WSU Kittitas County Extension
Teaches life skills responsibility, problem solving, decision-making, increased self-esteem, record keeping, communication, leadership, and project skills/knowledge.
Teaches life skills responsibility, problem solving, decision-making, increased self-esteem, record keeping, communication, leadership, and project skills/knowledge.
Community College offered at Peninsula College - Forks Extension
Offers services for the returning student who has been out of school for a short time or many years. Programs include numerous associates degrees, adult education, professional/technical classes, and distance learning.
Peninsula College offers a diverse range of educational opportunities, including two-year transfer and career degrees, as well as a Bachelor of Applied Science in Management with various specializations. High school juniors and seniors may be able to attend part- or full-time tuition-free through the Running Start program. PC also provides GED, high school diploma, High School Plus, and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes.
At Peninsula College, we pride ourselves on offering services for returning students who have been out of school for a short time or many years. Our Student Services Office assists students interested in classes related to degree programs, personal enrichment, or improving job skills. Additionally, the Student Services Office provides information on financial aid, child care, and other resources. Academic planning and other services are offered free to residents of Clallam and Jefferson counties.
The Student Services Office is located on the Port Angeles campus, but services are available by appointment for the Port Townsend and Forks extension sites. Peninsula College is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive community that empowers students to achieve their educational and career goals.
Prepares students for employment in associated fields through high school specialized courses, higher education certificates and degrees, and practical field experience.
SAgE Collaborative partners with two-year colleges to provide preparation for employment in urban and small farm agriculture. It provides cross-cultural education and training in environmental and ecological processes, sustainability, farming and food.
Education - Agricultural Industry Snohomish County offered at Washington State University Cooperative Extension Service - Snohomish County
Provides education and research support to the agricultural industry of Snohomish County reaching retailers, dairy farmers, livestock producers, horseman and small farm owners.
Provides education and research support to the $260 million agricultural industry of Snohomish County reaching retailers, dairy farmers, livestock producers, horseman and small farm owners. Services include (among others) workshops, seminars, Satellite Technology, and the Livestock Advisor Program which answers basic livestock management questions.
Weathering the Storm in Agriculture offered at Michigan State University
Training program to learn tools on how to help farmers and their families cultivate a productive mindset.
This curriculum is designed for farmers and can be taught one-on-one or in group settings. It focuses on providing tools, resources, and information for farmers and their families to help them through difficult situations.