Cahnrs Fact Sheet

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