WSU has cultivated grape varieties suited to Washington's climate since the early 1900s, with the university's research and education programs supporting the state's wine industry as it grew from 42 wineries in 1938 to a major economic force. The university's Cosmic Crisp® apple, developed by WSU, has generated over $30 million in licensing revenue since its 2019 introduction, according to WSU News. The apple's success demonstrates WSU's agricultural research impact on Washington's agricultural economy. WSU continues to offer wine industry education programs including certificates and degrees, with the university's agricultural programs established in 1890 when Washington State College opened in Pullman.
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- ⚠WSU has cultivated grape varieties suited to Washington's climate since the early 1900sNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ✓WSU's research and education programs supported the state's wine industry as it grew“As the state’s wine industry took flight, WSU, an agriculture powerhouse, responded with new research and education programs.”
- ✓The state's wine industry had 42 wineries in 1938“By 1938 there are 42 wineries in Washington state.”
- ✓The state's wine industry became a major economic force“WSU has worked with growers and producers for decades to nurture a Washington wine industry that's an economic powerhouse.”
- ✓The university's Cosmic Crisp® apple was developed by WSU“WSU’s Cosmic Crisp® Apple The Cosmic Crisp® is an apple with economic impact. Licensing revenue from the apple developed by Washington State University has topped $30 million since it was introduced in 2019.”
- ✓The Cosmic Crisp® apple has generated over $30 million in licensing revenue since its 2019 introduction“Licensing revenue from the apple developed by Washington State University has topped $30 million since it was introduced in 2019.”
- ✓The Cosmic Crisp® apple's success demonstrates WSU's agricultural research impact on Washington's agricultural economy“Licensing revenue from the apple developed by Washington State University has topped $30 million since it was introduced in 2019.”
- ✓WSU continues to offer wine industry education programs including certificates and degrees“WSU has cultivated grape varieties suited to the state’s climate and geography, and offered a range of classes from certificates to degrees to nurture a home-grown wine industry workforce.”
- ⚠WSU's agricultural programs were established in 1890No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ✓Washington State College opened in Pullman“1890: Washington State College is established by state legislature. Two years later it opens its doors in Pullman to educate the working classes in agriculture, among other things.”
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