WSU Walla Walla County Extension

06/25/2026

The USDA recommends getting your canning gauge checked every year! Before you start canning your low-acid foods this year, bring your canning lid into the WSU Walla Walla County Extension Office at 328 W Poplar, so we can check your gauge for free!

06/24/2026

ant to help pollinators? Swipe →🌼🐝

Wondering how to pick the right plants for your space? What makes a good nesting site? How to manage issues without pesticides? The Bring Back the Pollinators program has you covered with guides, videos, free events, and more!

Find everything you need to get started ➡️ bringbackthepollinators.org

06/24/2026

Looking to preserve food safely this summer? U of I Extension has you covered with monthly Virtual Food Safety workshops. July — Harvesting and storing garden vegetables
Thursday, July 9, noon-1:30 p.m. Mountain / 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Pacific
Learn how to identify the proper stage of maturity to harvest garden vegetables for peak flavor, nutrition and quality. Register Today.
July — Air frying fun
Thursday, July 16, noon-1 p.m. Mountain / 11 a.m.-noon p.m. Pacific
Learn the basics of air frying and how simple it can be to air fry a quick meal.
July — Harvesting and storing garden vegetables
Thursday, July 23, noon-1:30 p.m. Mountain / 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Pacific
Learn how to identify the proper stage of maturity to harvest garden vegetables for peak flavor, nutrition, and quality.
August — Fermentation basics
Thursday, Aug. 27, noon-1 p.m. Mountain / 11 a.m.-noon p.m. Pacific
Learn the basics of fermenting foods and enhancing the nutritional value and digestibility of foods.
See the full schedule of events at:

Join University of Idaho Extension for a monthly workshop related to different food safety topics. All workshops are free and hosted online.

06/23/2026

mall actions = big impact 🦋

You can help turn things around for your local pollinators, whether you’re tending a yard, a community garden, a local park, or even just a tiny balcony or porch!

Find everything you need to get started ➡️ bringbackthepollinators.org

06/22/2026

Want to help pollinators? All it takes is 4 simple steps!

🌸 Grow pollinator-friendly flowers
🏡 Provide nesting sites
🚫 Avoid pesticides - use Integrated Pest Management
📣 Spread the word

Find everything you need to get started ➡️ bringbackthepollinators.org

06/22/2026

06/17/2026

🌿 Ready to dig into gardening?
WSU Extension's Washington Green School online course equips you with expert gardening techniques, from water conservation to pollinator-friendly practices.
📜 Earn a certificate while growing your green thumb!
🌍 Learn more:
https://greenschool.extension.wsu.edu/

06/15/2026

Washington State University is diving into its extensive history of cherry breeding to better understand the genetics underlying new, tasty fruits that benefit consumers and growers.

Researchers delve into the written records kept by longtime WSU cherry breeder Thomas Toyama to pursue even better varieties of the fruit.

06/14/2026

You never know when you might go for a walk and discover a forgotten apple variety!

A chance walk by Tayettin Brodzinski helped lead to the rediscovery of the Walbridge apple, a once-popular heirloom variety long thought extinct.

06/13/2026

Do you need your Private Applicator's license? Did you know that the WSU Walla Walla County Extension Office has the study materials you need for several WSDA Pesticide License types AND proctors Private Applicator and Rancher Private Applicator tests? Call 509-524-2685 to schedule your test or stop by the office at 328 W Poplar to purchase study materials (cash or check only).