Oregon State University Family and Community Health programs and community partnerships help all Oregonians achieve a healthy, nurturing family and caring community. Find out more at our website: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/fch

We have a strong focus on food and nutrition. For a variety of links to food innovations, information, and interesting articles related to food and nutrition offered through OSU visit: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/community/nutrition

The Oregon Nutrition Education Program (NEP) Mission is to educate limited income Oregonians about healthy food choices and physical activity.  The Oregon Family Nutrition Program (OFNP) is offered through the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education, better known as SNAP-Ed. We assist those who qualify for our programming including adults, seniors, teen parents, and youth in families with limited incomes. More than 80 percent of adult NEP participants are enrolled in at least one food assistance program.  Our programs are delivered through classes, demonstrations, workshops, displays, education materials delivered to the home, and social marketing. There is no cost to participants.

NEP programs help families manage food resources, make healthy food choices and handle food safely. Visit us on-line at http://extension.oregonstate.edu/nep

Our Food Hero social marketing campaign encourages families to eat more fruits and vegetables and drink healthier beverages. The Food Hero website provides links to over 150 recipes in English and Spanish as well as tips for buying fresh foods less expensively, budgeting for food, and cooking foods safely.  Visit the Food Hero website at https://www.foodhero.org

 Other useful links offered through OSU Extension Service include:

Food Preservation: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/fch/food-preservation

Food Safety: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/fch/food-safety

Oregon Family & Community Education (FCE) Programs http://extension.oregonstate.edu/fch/fce-lessons

Gardening: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/gardening/

National programs that also provide a wealth of information include:

The National Association for Family and Community Education: http://www.nafce.org

USDA Nutrition Education: http://www.fns.usda.gov/fns/nutrition.htm

Partnership for Food Safety Education:  http://www.fightbac.org/

USDA Choose My Plate.Gov:  http://www.choosemyplate.gov/

OSUES Vision: Oregon State University Extension Service is the “Front door to OSU” and the premier provider of non-formal education that meets the needs of Oregonians and contributes significantly to strong individuals, families and communities, a vibrant economy, and sustainable natural resources.

Oregon State University Extension Service offers educational programs, activities, and materials without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, or disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran status. Oregon State University Extension Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For more information please contact:

Robin Maille
Family & Community Health Faculty
Union & Baker Counties
10507 N. McAlister Rd., Room 9
La Grande, Oregon 97850
Tel: 541-963-1010
Fax: 541-963-1036