Welcome to Benton and Franklin Counties

Washington State University Extension of Benton and Franklin Counties connects area residents to the research and knowledge bases of the state's land grand research university providing solutions to local problems and stimulating local economies.  Our county-based educators work with partners in your communities to provide educational programs and leverage the broad resources of a major university to resolve issues and create a positive future for Benton and Franklin Counties and area residents.

Our local programs include agriculture, natural resources, 4-H youth development, family sciences, food sciences, and community horticulture. In addition, Washington State University provides over 2,200 publications, numerous online educational opportunities, and other statewide educational programs and technical assistance from four Research and Extension Centers, 15 Academic Departments and six of WSU's Academic Colleges.