Center for Sustaining Agriculture and Natural Resources
Inspired solutions for the future of agriculture and the environment
Call for Proposals
Get up to $5,000 to teach soil conservation in the Palouse and Inland Empire region of Washington and Idaho. Faculty, staff, and educators from conservation districts, NRCS, or regional colleges and universities are invited to apply by October 31.
CSANR News & Announcements
Composting as a Practical Solution
CSANR-sponsored research and demonstrations offer a sustainable way to address a pressing challenge: offal composting.
2024–2025 BIOAg Awards Announced
The 2024 and 2025 BIOAg grants show the full reach of CSANR’s efforts to promote research in sustainable agriculture.
Washington Agriculture Is Key to Climate Solutions
A new report highlights how Washington’s farmers and ranchers can play a powerful role in tackling climate change—if they have the right support.
Perspectives on Sustainability
The Dirt on Compost: How CSANR has Helped Washington State Waste Less and Grow More
Over the past few decades, CSANR has been at the forefront of advancing compost knowledge across Washington.
Cash Crops, and Their Residues, are the Best Cover Crops
Many cash crops outperform conventional cover crops in key services.
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