Columbia Basin College

Columbia Basin College’s Agricultural Program has been named the “Outstanding Post-Secondary Agriculture Program” in the western United States for 2020, a region that is made up of ten states. The National Association of Agricultural Educators (NAAE) will recognize CBC’s program in a conference tentatively scheduled for December. CBC’s Ag Program offers ...

On Wednesday, Columbia Basin College in Pasco announced the expansion of its agriculture program, by offering a new Associate in Applied Science in Ag Production degree. CBC Dean for Math, Science & Engineering Rod Taylor says the new degree will start this fall. ...

For today’s Future of farming, Columbia Basin College’s Tim Woodward told the Washington Ag Network says those who pursue a career in agriculture will not struggle to find work in the 21st century.         If you have a story idea for the Washington Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekradio.com...

For today's Future of Farming, Columbia Basin College's Tim Woodward explains how an Ag degree opens many doors for young people.         If you have a story idea for the Washington Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekradio.com...

4-H students from across Benton and Franklin counties will file on to the Columbia Basin College Campus this Saturday for Youth 4H Leadership Day.  Lauren Romney, 4-H Extension Coordinator, told the Washington Ag Network this week serves as a great opportunity for kids interested in becoming a program officer.  ...

It’s not often you hear of a community college in the agriculture breeding business.  However, Columbia Basin College in Pasco has a trio of breeding programs, focuses on alfalfa, soybeans and peppers.  CBC’s Tim Woodward said they worked with alfalfa for several years.   “So, we’re d...

Congressman Dan Newhouse will host a Jobs Fair on the Columbia Basin College campus in Pasco Saturday.  Newhouse said the current economy is challenging for many across Central Washington.   “My first priority is to expand opportunity for hard working families throughout Central Washington.”   Newho...