{"id":6814,"date":"2024-02-29T16:12:28","date_gmt":"2024-03-01T00:12:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jcmgf.org\/?p=6814"},"modified":"2024-02-29T16:16:15","modified_gmt":"2024-03-01T00:16:15","slug":"priorities-of-the-wsu-master-gardener-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jcmgf.myparkpack.com\/mg2\/priorities-of-the-wsu-master-gardener-program\/","title":{"rendered":"WSU Master Gardener Program Priorities"},"content":{"rendered":"

The WSU Master Gardener Program addresses important sociologic and environmental issues by teaching research-based horticulture information. We want people to have important skills and abilities that help mitigate challenges and to understand that everyone has a role to play in creating and sustaining healthy and resilient communities. These priorities inform our efforts.<\/p>\n

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\"Clean<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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We promote integrated pest management to minimize polluted runoff. Clean water impact<\/a><\/p>\n

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\"Climate<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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We teach ways to create resilient landscapes that are adapted to our changing climate.\u00a0Climate change<\/a><\/p>\n

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\"Local<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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We promote sustainable techniques to growing local food to improve individual & community health and wellness.\u00a0Local food impact<\/a><\/p>\n

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\"Nearby<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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We seek to increase access to plants, green spaces, and public landscapes to benefit the health & well-being of all members of our communities.\u00a0Nearby nature<\/a><\/p>\n

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\"Plant<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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We promote stewardship of diverse ecosystems through invasive species management, native species conservation and restoration in landscapes. Plant Biodiversity<\/a><\/p>\n

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\"Pollinators<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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We teach ways to help native bees and other pollinators thrive in home and community landscapes.\u00a0Pollinator health impact<\/a><\/p>\n

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\"Soil<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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We encourage building healthy soils to prevent depletion and ensure the long-term viability of local food security & natural resources.\u00a0Soil heath impact<\/a><\/p>\n

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\"Water<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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We promote water-wise gardening and landscaping practices to conserve water.\u00a0Water conservation impact<\/a><\/p>\n

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\"Wildfire<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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We teach landscaping principles to reduce the risk of loss due to wildfire.\u00a0Wildfire preparedness<\/a><\/p>\n

To find out how to become a Master Gardener, go to mastergardener.wsu.edu\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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