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This is the third year that 4-H Network News has covered A Taste of WSU, during the WSU in Seattle week. We began at the Pike Place Market, and now at Benaroya Hall, but the coverage remains the same - to feature the wonderful bounty of food in Washington State and the achievements of WSU researchers in collaboration with their community partners.

WSU in Seattle 2008 - A Taste of WSU featuring President Elson Floyd!


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WSU in Seattle 2008: A Taste of WSU
WSU researchers and their community partners enjoy an evening at Benaroya Hall, sharing the bounty of their research related to food, farming, crops, and more!

Featured are 4-H Network News reporters, Jesaint Baril and Sophie Gilbert, as well as WSU President Elson Floyd. Luke Turner and Tyrus Wilcox, cameras.

WSU staff, researchers and community partners featured include: Linda Fox (WSU Extension Director), Pat BoyEs (Washington State 4-H Director), Alison Kutz-Troutman (Cascade Cuts and Sound Horticulture), Dr. Lynn Carpenter-Boggs (WSU BIO-Ag Coordinator), Caitlin Price (WSU Graduate), John Winder (Associate Dean, WSU Extension), Dr. Juana Royster (WSU King County Extension), Willie Austin (Now is Fitness), Dr. Richard Dougherty (WSU Extension Food Science Specialist), Dr. Karen Killinger (WSU Consumer Food Safety Specialist), Dr. Amit Dhingra (WSU Genomics and Biotechnology), Kevin Wright (4-H Military Kids Program), Tim Woods (Waskowitz Outdoor Education Center), Prof. Holly Neibergs (WSU Department of Animal Sciences), Tim Water (Pasco WSU Extension), and Steven Price (Washington Farmer).

This video is dedicated to the memory of Ed McMichael, "The Tuba Man," 1955-2008.

WSU President Elson Floyd at Taste of WSU in Seattle!


WSU President Elson Floyd is interviewed by 4-H Network News reporter, Jesaint Baril at the Taste of WSU event in Seattle.

Their video is coming soon!

WSU Pres. Elson Floyd honors Taylor Shellfish Farms!

WSU President Elson Floyd is shown with youth from 4-H Big Quil Enterprises, along with their coorporate partners from Taylor Shellfish Farms - one of the largest shellfish companies in the world. (Names TBD) In the pink shirt is XINH DWELLEY from XINH'S CLAM & OYSTER HOUSE.
Joy Baisch (r.) guides youth members of 4-H Big Quil Enterprises as they prepare oysters for A Taste of WSU in Benaroya Hall.

XINH DWELLEY: XINH'S CLAM and OYSTER HOUSE with Pamela Roberts, 4-H coordinator in Jefferson County, WA. Joy Baisch in foreground - 4-H Big Quil Enterprises coordinator

4-H Big Quil Enterprises brings oysters to A Taste of WSU in Benaroya Hall!


4-H Big Quil Enterprises at Taste of WSU in Benaroya Hall!


4-H Big Quil Enterprises, a youth oyster business located in Quilcene, WA on Hood Canal. Shown here with their coordinators, Joe and Joy Baisch at A Taste of WSU!

4-H Network News interviews WSU President Elson Floyd!

4-H Network News reporters are shown with WSU President Elson Floyd, during the WSU in Seattle event at Benaroya Hall. President Floyd gave these 4-H club members an update about how things are going at WSU during his first year as the university's President.

Front: WSU President Elson Floyd
Back left to right: Sophie Gilbert, Tyrus Wilcox, Luke Turner, and Jesaint Baril.

Their video interview of President Floyd is coming soon!

At the Taste of WSU event, visitors sampled from the bounty of Washington-produced beverages and fine foods prepared by several of the Seattle area’s premier chefs.

A delicious meal may seem like magic, but often it is the result of close collaborations between scientists, farmers, chefs and consumers.


Participants enjoyed great food while learning more about myriad ways that WSU Extension; the College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences; local producers and purveyors work together to give you, the consumer, the freshest, most flavorful food available.


Participating chefs and restaurants included:


  • Seth Caswell, President, Seattle Chefs Collaborative
  • Eric Hellner, Union Square Grill
  • Dan Thiessen, 0/8 Seafood Grill
  • Marc Powers, Wolfgang Puck
  • Thierry Rautureau, Rover's
  • Eric Donnelly, The Oceanaire Seafood Grill
  • Russell Burton, City Catering Company
  • Diane LaVonne, Diane's Market Kitchen
  • Mulugeta Abate, Pan Africa Market
  • Bobby Moore, Barking Frog
  • City Catering Company
  • Herban Feast Catering

4-H Network News team

4-H Network News team members are l. to r.: Tyrus Wilcox, Luke Turner, Sophie Gilbert and Jesaint Baril.

WSU in Seattle 2008: A Taste of WSU at Benaroya Hall

Sophie Gilbert interviews WSU President Elson Floyd.


Sophie Gilbert, 4-H Network News reporter, talks with WSU President Elson Floyd, during the WSU in Seattle event in Benaroya Hall. Luke Turner on camera.

Their video interview is coming soon!

Everyone sampled from the bounty of Washington-produced beverages and fine foods prepared by several of the Seattle area’s premier chefs.

A delicious meal may seem like magic, but often it is the result of close collaborations between scientists, farmers, chefs and consumers.

Enjoy great food while learning more about myriad ways that WSU Extension; the College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences; local producers and purveyors work together to give you, the consumer, the freshest, most flavorful food available.

WSU in Seattle 2008: A Taste of WSU at Benaroya Hall

Jesaint Baril interviews Kevin Wright of Washington State 4-H.


Jesaint Baril, 4-H Network News reporter, talks with Kevin Wright from Washington State 4-H about the growing 4-H Adventure Program. Pamela Roberts, Jefferson County 4-H coordinator, on camera.

WSU held a feast of Washington-grown foods prepared by some of Seattle's top chefs and celebrate the contributions WSU makes to communities across the state.

Their video interview is coming soon!

http://www.wsuinseattle.wsu.edu/

Join Cougar fans and friends
August 27–30, 2008
for a four-day extravaganza showcasing Washington State University’s world-class achievements.

Exciting, enlightening events!

WSU in Seattle is our opportunity to showcase Cougar Pride and Cougar Achievements.
Enjoy these events and many more:

  • The Innovators Luncheon
  • A Taste of WSU at Benaroya Hall
  • The College of Business Power Breakfast
  • Future Cougar Day
  • Cougar Jazz Night at Tula's
  • President's Associates Reception
  • Cougar Gridiron Classic
  • A Spirit Rally and much more.
There’s something for Cougars of all ages!

http://wsuinseattle.wsu.edu/default.aspx

4-H Welcomes WSU President Elson Floyd!

Luke Turner, 4-H Network News reporter from Port Townsend, WA, talks with newly hired Washington State University President Elson S. Floyd while attending the 2007 WSU at Benaroya Hall event in Seattle. President Floyd expresses his appreciation for 4-H youth and shows an extraordinary warmth toward this 4-H Network News reporter. Best of everything Pres. Floyd!


Luke Turner, reporter, and Pamela Roberts, camera, interview community partners at the Taste of WSU event.

WSU at Pike Place Market


This video features Washington State University researchers and their community partners at the Pike Place Market for a special evening of food and conversation, exploring innovative food products, organic farming practices, environmentally friendly pest control and more.

Featured are WSU researchers and WSU Extension staff, including Rich Hines (WSU Extension Development Specialist), Linda Fox (WSU Extension Director), John Winder (WSU Extension Associate Director ), Kim Patton (cranberry research), Dave Muehleisen (Small Farm Team), David Ganatstein (WSU Center for Sustaining Agriculture and Natural Resources), Jay Bruner (Wenatchee Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center), Carey Roos (4-H Military Kids Program), Megan Reibe (Washington State 4-H Foundation), Richard Daugherty (WSU Food Safety Specialist), Rob McDaniel (WSU Learning Centers), Andrea Meyer (WSU King County Extension), Mercy Olmstead (WSU Viticulture Specialist), Chris Feise (Center for Sustaining Agriculture and Natural Resources), Bob Simmons (WSU Mason County Extension), Mike Hackett (WSU Snohomish County Extension), and Daniel Bernardo (CAHNRS).

Community partners include Glen and Sharon Thompson (cranberry growers), Mike Brownfield (apple grower), Joe and Joy Baisch (Big Quil Enterprises youth-run oyster business), Chad Sheldon (Army Reserve Child and Youth Services), Maria Brenneman (berry farmer), Drew Zimmerman (NW Cider Society), Leslie Zenns (formerly Dept. of Agriculture), and Zachary Lyons (WA State Farmers Market Association).

Below the video is broken into three parts to shorten your viewing length.

Part I





Part 2



Part 3

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