The College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS) leads Washington State University’s landgrant mission to serve all people through education, research, and service.
Our work supports healthy communities, sustains the economy and the environment, and continually advances the science and practice of agriculture, helping feed a growing world populace.
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WSU, partners celebrate 20-year collaboration focused on transforming waste into energy
For nearly 20 years, Washington’s Waste to Fuels Technology partnership has been finding ways to turn waste products into usable energy.
New from Extension: Changing impacts to Washington agriculture, research insights on cover crops
The latest online guides from WSU Extension offer research-based insights on cover crop mixes and monocultures, as well as potential climate impacts to Washington agriculture
Pinpoint forecasting among the tools WSU brings to agriculture
When farmers need to know about tomorrow’s weather — or next month’s weather — they can get a close-to-home forecast from WSU’s AgWeatherNet.
From the Ground Up
“From the Ground Up” is a bi-weekly blog from Raj Khosla, the Cashup Davis Family Endowed Dean, showcasing the statewide initiatives, scholarly achievements, and community partnerships led by WSU’s College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences.
We invite readers to subscribe to stay apprised of our college’s latest contributions to advancing knowledge, supporting communities, and shaping future leaders.
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Welcome to On Solid Ground — From CAHNRS Dean Raj Khosla
Greetings from the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS) at Washington State University!
Michelle Moyer honored with wine industry award
WSU Viticulture Professor and Extension Specialist Michelle Moyer recently received the Walter Clore Award from the Washington State Grape Society. Open to all Washington grape growers and wine industry members, the award recognizes individuals who are actively involved in WSGS and have consistently provided service to their community and the state’s grape industry.
Ashley Hall receives award for impactful prevention work with communities, youth
Ashley Hall recently received the Prevention Award of Excellence from the Washington State Healthcare Authority’s Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery for her substance abuse prevention and mental health promotion work. Hall, a WSU Extension 4-H associate professor, is especially passionate about her firearm injury prevention work and her involvement with the 4-H Teens Helping […]
Diane Smith and Skagit Team Win National Food Waste Reduction Award
Diane and the Skagit Food Waste Prevention Team received the Third Place National Award for Excellence in Teamwork for their consumer-focused food waste reduction campaign, From Farm to Table, Not to Trash: A Community Approach to Reducing Food Waste.
Margaret Viebrock Recognized for 55 Years Service
Margaret was honored for her 55 years of dedicated service to the profession, marked by innovative programming, exceptional leadership, successful grant development, and numerous awards. Her contributions exemplify her deep commitment to NEAFCS and the field of Family and Consumer Sciences.
Susie Craig and CAHNRS Team Win National Award for Food Safety Podcast
Susie Craig and the CAHNRS Marketing and Communications team (M. Ziegler, S. Schaub, E. Vasquez, A. Powers, S. Weybright, and J. Roberts) earned national recognition from the National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, taking first place in the Communication Award Category for Radio and Podcasts. Food Safety in a Minute – a weekly […]
Zhihua Jiang earns second Fulbright Award for Egypt collaboration
Congratulations to Professor Zhihua Jiang, member of the Department of Animal Sciences, for receiving his second Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award. The Fulbright Scholar Program is the U.S. government’s flagship international educational exchange initiative. Through the award, Jiang, an internationally recognized expert in animal phenomics and genomics, will join Egyptian colleagues in collaborative research for more […]
Honorary degree for Ag Education’s J.D. Baser
Teaching Associate Professor J.D. Baser received an Honorary American FFA Degree at the National FFA Convention and Expo in October. The degree is awarded to those who provide exceptional service to agriculture, agricultural education, or FFA, and recognizes teachers who have created high-quality ag education programs that inspire and motivate students to strive for success.
The CAHNRS Difference
Our commitment to expanding access
CAHNRS is dedicated to creating and maintaining academic excellence, as well as an equal opportunity learning and working environment for students, staff, faculty, and the communities we serve. Learn more about our commitment to expanding access.
