WSU Wine Industry Partnership Celebrates Milestones

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  Washington State University has cultivated a long-standing partnership with the Washington wine industry“WSU has worked with growers and producers for decades to nurture a Washington wine industry that's an economic powerhouse.”
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  Washington State University has supported the growth of the Washington wine industry since the state's first vineyards were planted in 1825“null”
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  Washington State University's research and education programs have helped develop grape varieties suited to Washington's climate“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.”
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  Washington State University's research and education programs have trained a local workforce for the wine industry“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.”
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  Washington State University's contributions include developing the Cosmic Crisp® apple“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.”
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  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.”
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  The Cosmic Crisp® apple's success reflects Washington State University's broader impact on agriculture in the state“WSU Delivers A star is born: 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. Consumers can't get enough of the Cosmic Crisp®'s sweet-tart flavor and snappy character. Here’s the story of how Cosmic Crisp® became a star.”
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  Washington State University's research extends to winemaking and other agricultural sectors“WSU has worked with growers and producers for decades to nurture a Washington wine industry that's an economic powerhouse. Like a Washington Merlot and Cougar Gold cheese, Washington state’s wine industry and Washington State University are the perfect pairing. As the state’s wine industry took flight, WSU, an agriculture powerhouse, responded with new research and education programs. 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.”
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  Washington State University's agricultural focus began with the establishment of Washington State College in 1890“null”
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  Washington State College later became Washington State University“null”
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  The wine industry in Washington saw a resurgence after Prohibition“1916: Prohibition drives most grape-growing and winemaking into homes for "personal use." By 1938 there are 42 wineries in Washington state.”
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  There were 42 wineries operating in Washington by 1938“By 1938 there are 42 wineries in Washington state.”