Research and Extension Centers

Research faculty and their teams from the department of Horticulture are spread across the state at the Pullman campus and the various research and extension centers listed below.

Farmland at the Mt. Vernon NWREC

WSU Mount Vernon Northwestern Washington Research Center

The WSU-Mount Vernon Research Center is located in the Skagit Valley of northwestern  Washington. This region is well known for its scenic beauty, the Cascade Mountain Range, and Puget Sound. The center’s mission is to serve the agricultural, horticultural, and natural resource science interests of the state through research and extension activities that are enhanced by the unique conditions of northwestern Washington: a mild marine climate, diverse small and mid-sized farming  enterprises and close rural-urban interface. Learn more about Mount Vernon Northwestern Washington Research Center
Sunrise orchard block at the TFREC

WSU Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center (Wenatchee)

TFREC is the research and extension center of Washington State University dedicated to the tree fruit sciences. Located in the primary fruit producing region of the world,  the center features a cooperative, multidisciplinary approach to tree fruit production in the 21st century. Learn more about Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center
Aerial view of the IAREC

WSU Prosser Irrigated Agriculture Research and Extension Center

The Washington State University Prosser Irrigated Agriculture Research and Extension Center (IAREC) is the focal point for the University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture – Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS), and the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) research, extension, and certification programs that address the concerns of irrigated agriculture. Learn more about Prosser Irrigated Agriculture Research and Extension Center
Puyallup REC.

WSU Puyallup Research and Extension Center

The WSU Puyallup Research and Extension Center combines research, education and community outreach to provide innovative science, knowledge and over 30 programs across our state, country and world. Enriching the lives of families and improving our environment and economy, WSU Puyallup staff are dedicated to delivering answers that address current issues and vital needs of the future. Learn more about Puyallup Research and Extension Center