The average person in the U.S. consumes roughly 130 pounds of wheat each year—amounting to an astounding 43.5 billion pounds nationwide. But what does it take to grow this essential crop, and how does it shape our lives?
Through the Wheat Week program, Franklin Conservation District offers an engaging way for students to explore these questions. This hands-on science initiative introduces 4th and 5th graders to the fascinating world of wheat. Students learn about the crop itself, the influence of water cycles and soil types on its growth, and how it fuels our bodies.
Programs like Wheat Week inspire a passion for environmental science, fostering curiosity and understanding in young learners. Kudos to Franklin Conservation District for making science education interactive and impactful!
Generations of farming along Hangman Creek have faced erosion and water quality challenges. Through a partnership between the Spokane and Pine Creek Conservation Districts and the Washington State Department of Ecology, local landowners are restoring natural stream channels, planting native vegetation, and stabilizing creek banks, all while keeping working lands productive. Together, they’re proving that voluntary conservation benefits both farms and fish.
Generations of farming along Hangman Creek have faced erosion and water quality challenges. Through a partnership between the Spokane and Pine Creek Conservation Districts and the Washington State Department of Ecology, local landowners are restoring natural stream channels, planting native vegetation, and stabilizing creek banks, all while keeping working lands productive. Together, they’re proving that voluntary conservation benefits both farms and fish.
Established in the 1890s and donated to Washington State University in 2020, Vetter Farm is jointly managed by the Stevens County Conservation District and WSU Extension. This 158-acre property serves as a working demonstration farm, supporting soil health research, agroforestry trials, and educational field days that bring local producers together to share ideas and test new approaches.
