2019 ASHS Annual Conference

The increase in unfiltered information available on the web has created a need for university Extension programs to assist its state citizens in developing critical evaluation skills. This is particularly important for individuals involved in garden-, nursery-, and landscape-related professions or avocations, where anecdotal information and aggressive product marketing can adversely influence decision making. This presentation will introduce participants to a free, peer-reviewed WSU Extension Manual (http://cru.cahe.wsu.edu/CEPublications/EM100E/EM100E.pdf) on scientific literacy that could be used for Master Gardener training, professional workshops, and other public education venues.