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 fiscal year 2020, CAHNRS secured more than $84 million in extramural funding. Our College accounts for more than 31 percent of all WSU extramural funding.
Support for Students
CAHNRS awards more than $850,000 in scholarships annually. 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.
Plant Sciences Building
The Plant Sciences Building continues WSU’s land-grant legacy by training the next generation of researchers and industry professionals.
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CAHNRS News
Sweetpotatoes can be grown in Pacific Northwest
Sweetpotatoes are typically grown in the warmer southern states, but WSU researchers are trying to see if they can be grown in Washington.
New WSU report charts biochar path
A team lead by WSU published a roadmap for the future development of the biochar industry in the Pacific Northwest and beyond.
New distinguished professor aims to improve CAHNRS student learning experience
Holly Henning is the inaugural Alexander and Elizabeth Swantz Distinguished Professor of Teaching and Learning, will start Faculty Fellows program.
Aspiring WSU agricultural educator is new FFA National President
1st Washingtonian, passionate Coug will represent more than 700,000 FFA members.
‘Gorgeous’ 2021 crop of WSU’s Cosmic Crisp® apples will hit stores early
Third harvest of WSU’s Cosmic Crisp® apple reaches stores well before Apple Cup
WSU researchers part of $7.6 million grant to study impact of smoke on grapes and wine
PROSSER, Wash. – Washington State University researchers are part of a team of west coast university collaborators that received a $7.6 million grant to study…
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