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Real World Impact
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The College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS) leads Washington State University’s land grant mission to serve all people through education, research, and service.

Our work creates healthy communities, families, and children, sustains the economy and the environment, and continually advances the science and practice of agriculture, helping feed a growing world populace.

Our Focus

Academics

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.

Research

In fiscal year 2022, CAHNRS secured more than $85.6 million in extramural funding. Our College accounts for more than 35 percent of all WSU extramural funding.

Extension

Engaging people, organizations, and communities to advance knowledge, economic well-being, and quality of life by fostering inquiry, learning, and the application of research.

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The CAHNRS Difference

1 Million dollars in scholarships awarded annually.
85.6 Million in extramural funding in fiscal year 2022.
333 Thousand volunteer hours provided annually by more than 4,000 WSU Master Gardeners.
13 Academic Departments & Schools.
394 Faculty (Tenure, Career & Affiliate)
17 Ranking in College Values for Best Agriculture colleges in 2021.
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Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence

The College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS) is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning and working environment for students, staff, faculty, and the communities we serve and in which we operate.  Learn more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

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