Dr. Jim Cook, co-founder of WSAS, was recently honored by WSU with an honorary doctorate “in recognition of over 40 years of research on soil borne pathogens and his service to WSU and the agricultural community of the Pacific Northwest.” Dr. Cook is profiled in the most recent edition of the WSU Magazine (Spring 2019). We’re so fortunate to have Dr. Cook and his expertise in our membership. To read the entire profile, click here.
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