WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL, HUMAN, AND NATURAL RESOURCE SCIENCES
RESEARCH & EXTENSION FACT SHEET
The College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences’ research and extension programs optimize the way local resources are used. Our scientists ensure a safe, abundant food and fiber supply; enhance the well-being of individuals, families, and communities; improve the sustainability of agricultural and economic systems; and promote stewardship of natural resources and ecological systems.
Washington Harvested Crop % of the U.S. Apples, All
59.7
Apricots 9.0 Carrots, Processing Grapes, All
36.0 4.5
Grapes, Concord
43.4
Grapes, Niagra
25.4
Strategic R&D for Washington • Emphasize plant sciences, genetics, genomics, horticultural systems, dryland production systems, sustainable and organic agriculture, water/ climate change, healthy foods, and biofuels and bioproducts. • Continue innovation in agricultural production and postharvest systems, plant and animal biotechnology, and agro-environmental science.
Hops 79.8
Leveraging Resources
Nectarines 3.5
• As of September 2013, CAHNRS and WSU Extension employed 2,088 individuals. Only 23% of the funding for these positions comes from state appropriations; the majority is from grants and other resources.
Peppermint Oil
27.7
Potatoes, Fall
22.7
Red Raspberries
92.3
Spearmint Oil
74.6
Sweet Cherries
49.9
Wrinkled Seed Peas
67.2
USDA 2011 Washington Annual Agriculture Bulletin (2012 data has not been published)
Washington Wine Industry
Economic Impact
• Every $1 of state investment leverages $5 of additional grants and other external funding.
Agriculture & Food in Washington • Contributes more than $35B annually to the Washington State economy: $16B in agricultural production, $17B in food processing, and $2B from agricultural support industries. • Provides more than 150,000 jobs and generates $9.5B in farm gate value, and $15B in annual exports.
$8.6B
Wineries 750+
Commodities
Wine Grape Growers
350+
Wine Production (cases)
12m
Washington State is the second most diverse agricultural economy in the United States with over 280 crops grown. Washington leads the country in the production of hops, spearmint oil, apples, grapes, and red raspberries.
Full-Time Wine-Related Jobs 27,455 Annual figures provided by the Washington Wine Commission
The Northwest Potato Variety Development Program, a tri-state partnership with Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, produces 57% of the nation’s potatoes. The program has released 38 varieties of potatoes since its inception, improving disease resistance, drought tolerance, nutrientuse efficiency, and harvest yield for the industry. Washington is the second largest wine producer in the United States. WSU Pullman and Tri-Cities, and the Wine Science Center (in development), directly support Washington’s burgeoning wine industry. WSU offers the state’s only research-focused viticulture and enology program, including a four-year undergraduate degree and two online certificate programs. Washington State is fifth in the United States in wheat production with an annual value exceeding $1.1B. Since 1905, WSU breeders have released 97 varieties of wheat (nine in the last two years) and 24 varieties of barley. WSU varieties currently occupy 28% of winter wheat acreage and 44% of spring wheat acreage in Washington.
WA 38 is a new crimson apple variety currently in release. The variety originated from a cross of Enterprise and Honeycrisp, made in 1997 at the tree fruit research and extension center in Wenatchee. Enterprise was selected for its attractive red fruit color, size and flavor profile and Honeycrisp for its excellent fruit quality attributes, particularly its crisp texture.
Departments & Schools
Statewide Presence
Apparel, Merchandising, Design & Textiles
Washington State University Extension is the front door to the University. It extends non-credit education and degree opportunities to people and communities throughout the state. Extension builds the capacity of individuals, organizations, businesses and communities, empowering them to find solutions for local issues and to improve their quality of life. Extension is recognized for its accessible, learner-centered, relevant, high quality, unbiased educational programs. Extension collaborates with communities to create a culture of life-long learning.
Animal Sciences Biological Systems Engineering Crop & Soil Sciences Entomology Horticulture Human Development Plant Pathology
Research & Education Centers
School of Design & Construction
• Irrigated Agriculture Research and Education Center, Prosser—Potatoes, wine grapes, hops, and cherries; 950+ irrigated acres.
School of Economic Sciences
School of the Environment School of Food Science
• Tree Fruit Research and Education Center, Wenatchee—Tree fruits; 215 acres. • Puyallup Research and Education Center—Soils, turf, small fruit, Christmas trees, organic crops, forage, ornamental vegetation, hardwood biofuels, and low impact development/stormwater treatment; 375 acres.
Institutes, Programs & Centers Agricultural Weather Network (AWN)
• Mt. Vernon Northwest Washington Research and Education Center—Small fruit and crops for marine climates, vegetables. Research on wheat for artisan bakeries, and barley for custom malting. Working with dairies on waste management and digestors for bio-energy production.
Institute of Biological Chemistry IMPACT Center Clean Plant Center Northwest
Research Farms
Center for Sustaining Agriculture & Natural Resources
• Lind—Dryland wheat and barley; 1,320 acres; soil conservation and wind erosion research.
Center for Precision & Automated Agricultural Systems
• Othello—Irrigated potatoes, grain, and forage research.
Field Disease Investigative Unit Composite Materials & Engineering Center
• Pullman (Spillman, and Cook) and Central Ferry—Grain (wheat and barley) and legumes (peas, chickpeas, and lentils).
Food & Environmental Quality Laboratory
• Vancouver, Mt. Vernon, Puyallup, Wenatchee, and Pullman—Organic tree fruit, vegetables, and grain. FERRY
OKANOGAN
STEVENS
PEND OREILLE
Republic
Friday Harbor
SKAGIT
Omak
Mt. Vernon
ISLAND Coupeville Port Townsend
CLALLAM
WHATCOM
Bellingham
SAN JUAN
Advanced Plant Growth Facility
Colville
Research and Extension Centers/Units
Colville Reservation
Okanogan
Newport
SNOHOMISH
Washington State University Spokane
Port Angeles Port Hadlock
JEFFERSON
2 Seattle
MASON
Renton Des Moines Auburn Tacoma
KITSAP
GRAYS HARBOR
Shelton
Lacey
DOUGLAS
CHELAN
Everett
Bremerton
Waterville
KING
Davenport
Wenatchee
KITTITAS
Ephrata
Long Beach
Moses Lake Ellensburg
PIERCE
GRANT
ADAMS
LEWIS
FRANKLIN
Chehalis
PACIFIC Cathlamet
Yakima
COWLITZ
WAHKIAKUM
BENTON Prosser Richland
SKAMANIA
Pasco
Kennewick
CLARK Vancouver
Stevenson
KLICKITAT Goldendale
Washington State University Pullman Washington State University West
Colfax Pullman
GARFIELD WALLA WALLA COLUMBIA Pomeroy Asotin
Kelso Longview
SPOKANE
Ritzville
YAKIMA
South Bend
Washington State University Vancouver
WHITMAN
Lind Puyallup Olympia THURSTON
3 Spokane
LINCOLN
Aberdeen Montesano
Extension County Office
Walla Walla
Dayton
ASOTIN
Washington State University Tri-Cities Extension Energy Program Federally-Recognized Tribes Extension Program Small Business Development Centers/Partnerships
Research Funding (in millions)
Statewide Presence, continued
Other Locations
$100
• Vancouver—Raspberries.
80
• Long Beach—Cranberries, oysters, burrowing shrimp; partnership with the Pacific Coast Cranberry Research Foundation.
60
• WSU County Extension Offices—Thirty-nine locations providing professional training, community service, outreach, testing, and local application of research and best practices.
40
Investment & Extramural Support 20
Funds to support CAHNRS research and extension programs total $75 to 80 million annually, the majority from federally competitive grants.
0
• Of this extramural support, 72% is from the USDA, 10% from NSF, 10% from DoE, 3% from NIH, 1% from DoI, and 1% from US-AID.
Research Contracts Gifts Federal “Capacity” Funds External Research Grants State Research Allocation
• Additional funding comes from commodity commissions, private corporations, and endowments. • 80% of state funding is directed toward faculty and staff salaries. The remaining 20% is distributed to units for individual and unit programs, matching funds, start-up packages, and intramural grant programs.
CONTACTS Ron Mittelhammer, Interim Dean of CAHNRS—mittelha@wsu.edu, 509-335-2574 James Moyer, Associate Dean & Director of ARC—agresearch@wsu.edu, 509-335-4563 Rich Koenig, Associate Dean & Director of Extension—richk@wsu.edu, 509-335-2933