WSU Skagit County Extension

06/08/2026

https://extension.wsu.edu/skagit/2026/05/29/fifteen-participants-earn-farm-safety-certification-through-wsu-extensions-2026-farm-safety-program/

For four weeks this spring, fifteen participants from across northwest Washington invested their evenings learning one of agriculture's most important skills: how to work safely around farm equipment and machinery.…

06/08/2026

WSU Skagit County Extension is searching for a Half Time WSU Skagit County Extension Agriculture Economist (Specialist 2)

Job Duties

Proficiency in agricultural economics and working with farmers, ranchers and farm workers to develop sound business practices.
Coordinate farm stress and su***de prevention outreach for farmers, farmworkers, and their families.

Provide or connect people to behavior health resources, including counseling and crisis support referals.

Develop and deliver educational workshops on Agriculture economics, stress management, resilience and su***de prevention.
Reduce stigma around mental health in agriculture through community events and trusted extension programing.

Create bilingual and culturally relevant outreach materials and communications.

Use Extension and agricultural networks to reach producers, farmworkers and agribusiness partners.

For more information please contact WSU Skagit County Extension Director, Don McMoran [email protected] 360-395-2357

05/29/2026

Things have been happening here at WSU Skagit County Extension! 🚜🌾

Last week, we wrapped up our 2026 Gearing Up For Safety course, and graduated 15 program participants! We want to thank each of our participants for joining us and being committed to farm safety! 🧯🚜

Gearing up for safety would not be possible without our partnership with Farmers Equipment Company of Burlington ( John Morrison ). They loaned us two brand new tractors for our participants to learn on!

Interested in more info on Gearing Up for Safety? Email [email protected]!

Go Cougs!

04/27/2026

https://extension.wsu.edu/skagit/event/farm-machinery-safety-workshop-3/2026-05-04/

Who can attend? Individuals in Skagit, Whatcom, Island, Snohomish and San Juan Counties are eligible to attend the training. Last year’s class contained a good mix of middle school, high…

03/17/2026

Climate Stewards Certificate Program
Literacy - Science - Action
April 2 – June 4, 2026
Online Thursdays, 6–8 PM
Final in-person class: Saturday, June 6, 10 AM–1 PM

Open to residents of Island, Skagit, and Whatcom
Not in these counties? Join our interest list online!

Online learning and expert guest speakers
Guided, place-based tours
Collaborative climate action projects

Course Fee: $225 Early Bird: $175 before 3/25/26
Scholarships available – Applications due March 25

climatestewards.extension.wsu.edu

03/12/2026

WSU Skagit County Extension is looking for a new 4-H Coordinator.

https://wsu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WSU_Jobs/details/Skagit-County-4-H-Program-Coordinator_R-14701.

02/26/2026

WSU Skagit County Extension has 200 Honeywell Half mask respirators to give away tomorrow at the W. WA. Berry Workshop at WSU NWREC in Mount Vernon. The workshop starts at 9am and has 4 WSDA Pesticide Credits available.

02/05/2026

Join us, won't you?

02/02/2026

https://extension.wsu.edu/skagit/event/2026-skagit-ag-summit/

The Skagit Ag Summit is our region’s premier gathering for farmers, agricultural professionals, community leaders, and advocates dedicated to the vitality of Skagit County agriculture. Each year, the Summit highlights […]