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Our local programs include agriculture, natural resources, 4-H youth development, family sciences, food sciences, and community horticulture. In addition, Washington State University provides over 2,200 publications, numerous online educational opportunities, and other statewide educational programs and technical assistance from four Research and Extension Centers, 15 Academic Departments and six

of WSU's Academic Colleges. WSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of non compliance may be reported through your local Extension office. Some WSU websites provide links to external sites for the convenience of users. Furthermore, WSU Extension does not review, control or take responsibility for the content of these sites, nor do these sites implicitly or explicitly represent official positions and policies of WSU Extension. WSU Extension of Benton & Franklin Counties and it's programs are part of the WSU CAHNRS and thereby adhere to their policies. The WSU CAHNRS Facebook Policy -

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11/02/2025

Last day to register for ServSafe Training is November 4, 2025 at 11am!

Date of Training: November 24th, 2025
Location: Benton Franklin Health District, Kennewick, WA

This ServSafe Manager course was developed by the National Restaurant Association to deliver advanced food safety knowledge and certification. This course is accredited by the American National Standards Institute – Conference on Food Protection, and meets Person in Charge (PIC) requirements. It blends the latest FDA food code with best practices for delivery of safe food to consumers. Participants will learn the latest and best food safety practices including safe food handling, cleaning and sanitizing, and implementation of an effective food safety culture. It is a vital course for anyone working in the restaurant and hospitality industry.

This in-person 8-hour course focuses on review of the information presented in the ServSafe Manager’s workbook, followed by the certification exam.

Fee:
$175.00 includes manual, lunch, refreshments, and exam fees.

Please register at least two weeks prior to the training date to allow us to ship the manual for attendees to study and review materials.

Visit our website for more info or register:

National Restaurant Association This ServSafe Manager course was developed by the National Restaurant Association to deliver advanced food safety knowledge and certification. This course is accredited by the American National Standards Institute – Conference…

10/28/2025

Washington Small Fruit Conference is a 2-day conference with the latest relevant research information delivered by the scientists performing the research. This conference is presented in association with the Lynden Ag Show, a trade show featuring vendors serving the small fruit community. Remote viewing location is available for December 4th in Prosser.

Main Location: LYNDEN
December 3-4, 2025
Northwest Washington Fairground
Lynden, WA

Live Stream Location: PROSSER
December 4, 2025
$50.00 (lunch and light refreshments included)
WSU Prosser IAREC, 24106 N Bunn Rd, Prosser, WA 99350

For full agenda and to register, please visit https://www.wasmallfruit.com/

For additional questions contact Gwen Hoheisel by email at [email protected]

WA Small Fruit Conference & Lynden Ag Show - Registration and event information

10/24/2025

We're hiring a Regional Extension Animal Science & Forage Specialist! This position is responsible for leading outreach for agricultural Extension programs in food animal production and forage agronomy and cropping systems across Benton and Franklin counties and Southcentral Washington. Program will focus on beef, dairy beef and/or dairy animal production and forage agronomic production of harvested and grazing systems, along with farm enterprise management and decision support systems.
Applications must be received by October 28, 2025.

Learn more and apply today at https://wsu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WSU_Jobs/job/Regional-Extension-Animal-Science-and-Forage-Specialist_R-13595

10/21/2025

ServSafe Training - Two locations

October 23rd, 2025 - Pullman, WA
November 24th, 2025 - Kennewick, WA

This ServSafe Manager course was developed by the National Restaurant Association to deliver advanced food safety knowledge and certification. This course is accredited by the American National Standards Institute – Conference on Food Protection, and meets Person in Charge (PIC) requirements. It blends the latest FDA food code with best practices for delivery of safe food to consumers. Participants will learn the latest and best food safety practices including safe food handling, cleaning and sanitizing, and implementation of an effective food safety culture. It is a vital course for anyone working in the restaurant and hospitality industry.

This in-person 8-hour course focuses on review of the information presented in the ServSafe Manager’s workbook, followed by the certification exam.

Fee:
$175.00 includes manual, lunch, refreshments, and exam fees.

Please register at least two weeks prior to the training date to allow us to ship the manual for attendees to study and review materials.

Visit our website for more info or register:
extension.wsu.edu/foodsafety/training-programs/servsafe-2/

10/14/2025

Washington Small Fruit Conference is a 2-day conference with the latest relevant research information delivered by the scientists performing the research. This conference is presented in association with the Lynden Ag Show, a trade show featuring vendors serving the small fruit community.
Remote viewing location is available for December 4th in Prosser.

Main Location: LYNDEN
December 3-4, 2025
Northwest Washington Fairground
Lynden, WA

Live Stream Location: PROSSER
December 4, 2025
$50.00 (lunch and light refreshments included)
WSU Prosser IAREC, 24106 N Bunn Rd, Prosser, WA 99350

For full agenda and to register, please visit https://www.wasmallfruit.com/

For additional questions contact Gwen Hoheisel by email at [email protected]

10/01/2025

We're hiring a Regional Extension Animal Science & Forage Specialist! This position is responsible for leading outreach for agricultural Extension programs in food animal production and forage agronomy and cropping systems across Benton and Franklin counties and Southcentral Washington. Program will focus on beef, dairy beef and/or dairy animal production and forage agronomic production of harvested and grazing systems, along with farm enterprise management and decision support systems.

Applications must be received by October 28, 2025.

Learn more and apply today at https://wsu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WSU_Jobs/job/Regional-Extension-Animal-Science-and-Forage-Specialist_R-13595

08/26/2025

Processing of Acidified Foods - Jams, Jellies, Pickles, BBQ, and Hot Sauces

September 16, 2025
9am - 4pm

Cost: $30 (Materials, refreshments, and lunch will be provided.)

Location:
WSU Prosser IAREC
Hamilton Hall
24106 N Bunn Rd
Prosser, WA 99350

Agenda:
* What is an Acid/Acidified Foods?
* Microbiological hazards associated w/
acidified canned foods
* Importance of pH and water activity
* pH of common fruits and vegetables
* Principles of processing of acidified foods
* Applicable food safety regulations
* Basic aspects of labeling
* How to complete FDA process filings

This training is for food processors who want to start a small business!

Dr. Girish Ganjyal is the lead instructor.

Four other locations available!
Visit tinyurl.com/4y6ch68v to register.

The training is subsidized through WSDA-SCBG #12 (2022-2025) titled “Educational Tools for the Small and Very Small Value-Added Specialty Crop Growers and Food Processors”.

Extension > Food Processing Extension & Research > Extension > Training Programs > Processing of Acidified Foods – Jams, Jellies, Pickles, BBQ and Hot Sauces Processing of Acidified Foods – Jams, Jellies, Pickles, BBQ and Hot Sauces Geared towards small and very small-scale producers of preserve...

08/13/2025

FREE PRESSURE CANNER GAUGE TESTING & FOOD PRESERVATION QUESTIONS

The USDA recommends having pressure canner gauges tested annually. Testing your pressure canner will determine whether it is functioning properly and will help you produce safely preserved food. Call 509-735-3551 or email [email protected] to schedule your appointment. We are also available to answer your food preservation and safety questions!

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(509) 735-3551

Website

http://extension.wsu.edu/benton-franklin/

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In addition, Washington State University provides over 2,200 publications, numerous online educational opportunities, and other statewide educational programs and technical assistance from four Research and Extension Centers, 15 Academic Departments and six of WSU's Academic Colleges. WSU Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of non compliance may be reported through your local Extension office. Some WSU websites provide links to external sites for the convenience of users. These external sites are not managed by WSU Extension. Furthermore, WSU Extension does not review, control or take responsibility for the content of these sites, nor do these sites implicitly or explicitly represent official positions and policies of WSU Extension.