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
Pioneering scientist’s legacy brings revolutionary wheat ideas to life
Created to spur basic and applied research into crop yields, the Vogel Wheat Research Fund has become an important nursery for new ideas.
New Postharvest Endowed Chair Carolina Torres to help growers solve challenges, bloom to table
Horticulturist and Washington State University alumna Carolina Torres will help Northwest tree fruit growers and packers bring their best produce to consumers more profitably and…
WSU’s highest honor for famed plant pathologist R. James Cook
Plant pathologist, emeritus professor and former dean of the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences R. James Cook received Washington State University’s highest…
With genome tools, scientists solving inbreeding barrier to more sustainable, nutritious hay
Helping provide a more valuable and sustainable hay crop for farmers and dairy producers, geneticists at Washington State University this fall launched a high-tech search…
Dean, scientists share research and Extension supporting Northwest berry industry
CAHNRS Dean André-Denis Wright joined Washington State University scientists sharing the latest research supporting the Northwest’s berry industry, at the Washington Small Fruit Conference and…
New mulch ideas could help curb our addiction to plastic
Sharing new ideas to help farmers grow crops more sustainably and curb our global dependence on wasteful, perpetual plastic, Jessica Goldberger, associate professor in…
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