Gary Fredricks

Gary Fredricks serves as Cowlitz County Extension Director and Regional Extension Specialist in Livestock and Small Farms at Washington State University's College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences. His work focuses on urban horticulture, economic growth, and leadership development at the county level, alongside regional initiatives in small farm sustainability and livestock production.

Education:

• M.S., Dairy Nutrition, Washington State University, 1980
• B.A., Animal Nutrition, Washington State University, 1978
• B.A., Bacteriology, Washington State University, 1978

His research interests emphasize practical agricultural applications, including forage management systems, livestock quality assurance protocols, and market diversification strategies for small farms. Gary actively engages in community outreach through educational programming targeting both youth and adult audiences.

He oversees WSU Extension programs in Cowlitz and Lewis Counties, coordinating with regional research centers like the Prosser Irrigated Agriculture Research and Extension Center and the Wenatchee Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center.