Center for Sustaining Agriculture and Natural Resources
Inspired solutions for the future of agriculture and the environment
CSANR invests in new research and partnerships to create systems-level solutions for Washington. We work alongside producers, agencies, and researchers to turn small investments into big results.
Biennial Report
Research with lasting impact. CSANR’s 2024–2025 Biennial Report highlights key projects, partnerships, and outcomes across Washington state.
Farming ≠ Nature
Nature is dynamic. Farming is deliberate. A new Perspectives piece by Andrew McGuire examines how romanticized views of ecology can shape crop decisions, and why successful agriculture depends on evidence, context, and practical tradeoffs.
CSANR News & Announcements
Celebrating 20 Years of Waste-to-Fuels Collaboration
Partnership helps transform organic waste into new economic opportunities statewide.
Tilth Takeaways
With support from CSANR, WSU undergraduates attend Tilth 2025 and share what they learned.
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CSANR Resources
Compost Professionals Training
In-depth, classroom-based compost training for professionals in Washington state’s organics sector.
Publications Library
Explore CSANR’s searchable publications database, which features decades of research.
An Online Toolbox for Understanding and Communicating AI in Sustainable Agriculture
An 11-video lecture series on agriculture and AI designed for agricultural professionals.
Dairy Roadmap
Strategies to help dairies lower emissions and strengthen environmental stewardship statewide.
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.
Perspectives on Sustainability
How Pop Ecology Misleads Agriculture
Romanticized “pop ecology” oversimplifies nature and leads to costly mistakes in real-world crop management.
Can Sticks and Small Trees Power Planes?
Forest residues could support sustainable aviation fuel production, but scaling up depends on long-term public–private partnerships.
Encouraging Compost Use Through Incentives
A statewide reimbursement program boosted compost use on farms, improving soils, reducing waste, and offering insights for future climate policy.