Welcome to Mason County 
 
Washington State University Mason County Extension connects the people of Mason County 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 the residents of Mason County.

Our mission is to help people develop leadership skills and use research-based knowledge to improve their economic status and quality of life through life long learning. 

Our local programs include:

•  4-H Youth  
•  Master Gardeners  
•  Food $ense Nutrition  
•  Water Quality  
•  Noxious Weeds  
•  Small Farms  
•  Leadership Development    
•  Strengthening Families

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.