With 22 majors, 19 minors, and 27 graduate programs, the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences is one of the largest and most innovative colleges at WSU.
Leaders in Discovery
In 2016, CAHNRS secured research funding exceeding $83 million, which accounts for more than 40% of all WSU research funding.
Support for Students
CAHNRS awards roughly $700,000 in scholarships annually. And to enhance experiences and opportunities, students can participate in 40 different clubs and organizations.
Real-World Impacts
CAHNRS Cougs extend science to serve individuals, families, and communities at home and around the world. Our impacts enhance quality of life, improve ecological and economic systems, and advance agricultural science.
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CAHNRS News
Jan 17-18: Cascadia Grains Conference helps revitalize local grain economy
Two-day event helps grow a regional grain economy west of the Cascades.
Research shows boredom is on the rise for adolescents, especially girls
New research finds boredom is rising year after year for U.S. teens.
Extension Foresters expand stewardship education to save Washington forests
Washington’s family-owned forests provide scenic beauty, clean water, wildlife habitat, and natural resources that support schools, hospitals, roads, and libraries across the state. But Washington’s…
New Extension director brings broad leadership background to new position
Economics professor and AMDT chair Vicki McCracken has been named CAHNRS Associate Dean and Director of Extension.
Learn beekeeping this fall; Harvest more next summer
Beginner beekeeping course helps Washington residents raise important pollinators
Nov. 12: Succession planning workshop helps southeast Washington landowners pass on their farms, forests
Extension experts can help forest-owning families pass on their land to the next generation. Family forest and farm owners in southeastern Washington can learn how…
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The WSU Bees are getting ready to get back to work for the spring. Here’s how they survive the cold winters.