CSANR offers tools, professional development, funding, and other opportunities to researchers, educators, producers, and professionals in agriculture and natural resources.
Opportunities
Compost Professionals Training
In-depth, classroom-based compost training for professionals in Washington state’s organics sector.
StockSmart Meetups
Rangelands managers can hone their StockSmart skills with free drop-in support sessions each month.
BIOAg Grant Program
WSU faculty can apply for up to $40,000 in seed funding for projects advancing sustainable agriculture.
Kaiser Conservation Endowment
Educators and conservation professionals can apply for up to $5000 to teach soil conservation in the Palouse.
Climate Analogs Academy
Extension leaders are paired with agricultural counterparts already farming in their future climate.
SARE Professional Development Program
Extension, NRCS, and conservation professionals can request funding for professional development.
Compost Facility Operator Training
Compost facility operators, processors, professionals, and regulators can learn the science and practice of composting through hands-on training.
Tools
Climate Analog Tool
Use the Climate Analogs Tool to explore future specialty-crop climates, find today’s analog counties, and spark adaptation strategies across U.S. agriculture.
Climate Toolbox
Interactive maps and dashboards from the Climate Toolbox help visualize past trends, current conditions, and future projections for U.S. climate and water.
AgWeatherNet: Washington’s Agricultural Weather Network
Farmers, ranchers, and agencies can access real-time weather data and crop models to help make smart decisions.
Anaerobic Digester Budget Calculator
Dairy farmers can calculate potential returns on anaerobic digester investments with this Excel-based budget tool.
FireEarth StoryMap and Science Briefs
FireEarth researchers explore wildfire vulnerability in the Pacific Northwest, linking science with strategies to build resilience and support communities.
Other Resources
Rangelands expert Tip Hudson shares quick tips.
Publications Library
Explore CSANR’s searchable publications database, which features decades of research.
Case Studies in Farm and Ranch Resilience
Farmers and ranchers share strategies that build resilience to climate change.
True Cost Accounting Resources
Understand the full costs and benefits of agricultural practices with these resources.
Anaerobic Digestion
Research and resources exploring how anaerobic digesters work, their benefits, tradeoffs, and when they make sense for dairy farms.
Nutrient Recovery
Research-based resources on nutrient recovery from agricultural and organic waste streams, including reports, tools, and technical guidance.
Biogas Production
Research and resources exploring how biogas from manure can be used to produce renewable energy.