Chris Mulick
@chrismulick.bsky.social
Son of a lumberman from Boring, Ore., WSU ‘97 & Director of State Relations. #GoCougs 6th generation Irish-American 🇮🇪. Threads: Chris_Mulick X:@ChrisMulick
Ingredients include varying mixes of Timothy hay, alfalfa, triticale, and crop wastes from corn, carrots, mint, squash, pumpkins and others, all dumped into the “kitchen” to produce a fibrous stew. That yields cow manure — and ultimately compost — with different qualities.
October 14, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Ingredients include varying mixes of Timothy hay, alfalfa, triticale, and crop wastes from corn, carrots, mint, squash, pumpkins and others, all dumped into the “kitchen” to produce a fibrous stew. That yields cow manure — and ultimately compost — with different qualities.
Fascinating visit to Royal Family Farm, which composts its dairy wastes to return to the fields to support soil health. But not just any compost. The herd here dines from a menu of 30 different recipes to meet the varying needs of juveniles, dairy cows and beef cattle.
October 14, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Fascinating visit to Royal Family Farm, which composts its dairy wastes to return to the fields to support soil health. But not just any compost. The herd here dines from a menu of 30 different recipes to meet the varying needs of juveniles, dairy cows and beef cattle.
At Columbia Fruit near Royal City they’re experimenting with planting trees in biochar to see what they learn.
October 14, 2025 at 9:18 PM
At Columbia Fruit near Royal City they’re experimenting with planting trees in biochar to see what they learn.
At WSU’s Sunrise Research Orchard we’re learning about early results from applying different soil treatments, such as mulch and carbon additives. We’re looking for things like soil compaction, water infiltration, nutrient levels and microbial activity.
October 14, 2025 at 7:18 PM
At WSU’s Sunrise Research Orchard we’re learning about early results from applying different soil treatments, such as mulch and carbon additives. We’re looking for things like soil compaction, water infiltration, nutrient levels and microbial activity.
On a tour led by the Soil Health Initiative, an effort between WSU, the state Department of Agriculture, and the state Conservation Commission. South of Wenatchee we’re learning how KMO Orchard uses compost to produce bigger, firmer cherries and “working with nature rather than against it.” #GoCougs
October 14, 2025 at 5:19 PM
On a tour led by the Soil Health Initiative, an effort between WSU, the state Department of Agriculture, and the state Conservation Commission. South of Wenatchee we’re learning how KMO Orchard uses compost to produce bigger, firmer cherries and “working with nature rather than against it.” #GoCougs
Doing the Cougs’ work in the daring & decisive 42nd Legislative District and the endearing & engaging 40th District. The park is named for the honorable Harriet Spanel, who spent a dozen years in the Legislature through 2009. It’s marvelous to be reminded of her again. #GoCougs
October 2, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Doing the Cougs’ work in the daring & decisive 42nd Legislative District and the endearing & engaging 40th District. The park is named for the honorable Harriet Spanel, who spent a dozen years in the Legislature through 2009. It’s marvelous to be reminded of her again. #GoCougs
Doing the Cougs’ work in the confident and courageous 24th Legislative District. If you didn’t know, Aldrich’s is the Davenport of Port Townsend. #GoCougs
September 17, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Doing the Cougs’ work in the confident and courageous 24th Legislative District. If you didn’t know, Aldrich’s is the Davenport of Port Townsend. #GoCougs
When in Peshastin…
August 26, 2025 at 6:08 PM
When in Peshastin…
The sound of the season is me squealing about the return of Walla Walla Sweet Onions.
June 28, 2025 at 12:38 AM
The sound of the season is me squealing about the return of Walla Walla Sweet Onions.
The view right now from the Caves of Keash, County Sligo, Republic of Ireland.🇮🇪
June 24, 2025 at 3:10 PM
The view right now from the Caves of Keash, County Sligo, Republic of Ireland.🇮🇪
Celebrating the solstice in Effrinagh, County Leitrim, Republic of Ireland, with a proper crossroads dance. #Tradition 🇮🇪
June 20, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Celebrating the solstice in Effrinagh, County Leitrim, Republic of Ireland, with a proper crossroads dance. #Tradition 🇮🇪
Tuesday morning in Carrick on Shannon, County Leitrim, Republic of Ireland.
June 17, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Tuesday morning in Carrick on Shannon, County Leitrim, Republic of Ireland.
Spending the afternoon at WSU Everett at the annual WSU Advisory Council Summit, bringing together advisory councils from the university’s campus communities. Good to be with so many great friends. #GoCougs
June 4, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Spending the afternoon at WSU Everett at the annual WSU Advisory Council Summit, bringing together advisory councils from the university’s campus communities. Good to be with so many great friends. #GoCougs
I’ve seen Ani present many times over the past dozen years and am flabbergasted by recent research that measures how different tree varieties manage 42-66 percent of the precipitation that falls on their canopies.
May 9, 2025 at 7:38 PM
I’ve seen Ani present many times over the past dozen years and am flabbergasted by recent research that measures how different tree varieties manage 42-66 percent of the precipitation that falls on their canopies.
Brilliant presentation at the Technology Alliance Discovery Series by WSU researcher Ani Jayakaran about how work being done at WSU Puyallup is informing modern thinking about stormwater management. #GoCougs
May 9, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Brilliant presentation at the Technology Alliance Discovery Series by WSU researcher Ani Jayakaran about how work being done at WSU Puyallup is informing modern thinking about stormwater management. #GoCougs
Magnificent and emotional “Melebration” to celebrate the retirement and career of @wsuvancouver.bsky.social Chancellor Mel Netzhammer, just the second to lead this campus over 36 years. An absolute rock in the WSU system. #GoCougs
May 7, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Magnificent and emotional “Melebration” to celebrate the retirement and career of @wsuvancouver.bsky.social Chancellor Mel Netzhammer, just the second to lead this campus over 36 years. An absolute rock in the WSU system. #GoCougs
Fair play to the couple at my daughter’s softball game with the portable luxury suites, complete with heat. #FirstDayOfInterim
April 29, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Fair play to the couple at my daughter’s softball game with the portable luxury suites, complete with heat. #FirstDayOfInterim
Fantastic turnout at tonight’s TVW gala.
March 19, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Fantastic turnout at tonight’s TVW gala.
Sometimes you tell the day by the lapel pin that you wear… Happy St. Patrick’s Day! 🇮🇪
March 17, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Sometimes you tell the day by the lapel pin that you wear… Happy St. Patrick’s Day! 🇮🇪
I’ve gotten to do a lot of cool things in my time at WSU, but serving on the advisory committee that produced a slate of finalists seeking to be our 12th President has been among the greatest of honors.
We don’t do this often. WSU has had only nine presidents since 1893.
We don’t do this often. WSU has had only nine presidents since 1893.
February 8, 2025 at 4:58 PM
I’ve gotten to do a lot of cool things in my time at WSU, but serving on the advisory committee that produced a slate of finalists seeking to be our 12th President has been among the greatest of honors.
We don’t do this often. WSU has had only nine presidents since 1893.
We don’t do this often. WSU has had only nine presidents since 1893.
All you can drink bad coffee? Ketchup served from a red squeezy bottle? Roll of abrasive paper towels in lieu of napkins? Decor last updated in 1986? The Carver Hangar in downtown Carver, Ore. checks all the boxes.
December 26, 2024 at 9:53 PM
All you can drink bad coffee? Ketchup served from a red squeezy bottle? Roll of abrasive paper towels in lieu of napkins? Decor last updated in 1986? The Carver Hangar in downtown Carver, Ore. checks all the boxes.