The IMPACT Center was established in 1985 to address issues important to the future of Washington agriculture. In today’s globalized world, maintaining and enhancing the competitiveness of Washington agriculture is of primary importance to the State’s economy, particularly in rural communities that rely heavily on the State’s agricultural industries. IMPACT is well positioned to address these issues given the experience of its faculty and staff in working with agricultural industry representatives, its strategic location in the College of Agriculture, Human, and Natural Resources, the strong and positive presence of extension educators within the College, and the elevated prestige of WSU as an institution among agricultural stakeholders.
Mission: To improve the competitiveness of Washington food and agricultural systems in the world marketplace.
Values: IMPACT faculty and staff value and have a commitment to excellence; integrity; intellectual leadership and openness to ideas; a spirit of cooperation and collaboration with partners; diversity and creation of a positive workplace environment; personal and professional growth; a focus on the future, anticipating the needs of constituents, both traditional and new; being relevant and credible to the people we serve; and being accountable for our performance.
Comparative Advantages: (1) Nationally and internationally recognized expertise in applied economics modeling, (2) Demonstrated capacity to work in multidisciplinary teams, and (3) Trust and reliability gained among industry stakeholders groups.