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Upcoming Extension Events

Southern Oregon Research and Extension Center Event

NEW 2018 Land Steward SHORT Course

Tue, Sep 11, 2018 8:00 am - Sat, Nov 3, 2018 5:00 pm

This new Land Steward course from OSU Extension features a blend of online, classroom, and field instruction and is well-suited for busy adults who enjoy online learning but also want to see stewardship in action!

Benton County 4-H Event

Now ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS for 4-H AWARDS!

Wed, Sep 12, 2018 8:00 am - Mon, Oct 8, 2018 5:00 pm

Submit your nominations for Outstanding Leader, Distinguished Service and Club Community Service awards TODAY!

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Portland Area 4-H Event

4-H Partner School Orientation

Wed, Sep 19, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

4-H fuels sparks to help young people grow and thrive! 4-H Partner Schools can now engage students in every grade level with hands-on learning designed to create new challenges and build skills and knowledge.

Jackson County 4-H Event

4-H Association Annual State of 4-H and Awards Night

Wed, Sep 19, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Mark your calendars volunteers – you are all invited to the Association’s Annual State of 4-H and Awards Night. Come for free food, years of service awards, specialty awards and the 2018 report on...

Southern Oregon Research and Extension Center Event

2nd Annual Integrated Pest Management Festival

Thu, Sep 20, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Join OSU-SOREC, Jackson Soil and Water Conservation District, and Rogue River Watershed Council for the 2nd Annual IPM Festival.

Deschutes County Extension Event

Nourish Your Digestive System

Thu, Sep 20, 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Digestive disorders are among the most common problems in health care today. Learn how you can Nourish Your Digestive System including the healthy bacteria in your microbiome at an interactive public workshop at the Oregon State University Extension Service office in Redmond. The session will be on Thursday, September 20, from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM. The class fee is $10.00. Class size is limited.

OSU Small Farms Event

Living on the Land, Dallas OR: Land Stewardship Planning

Thu, Sep 20, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Living on the Land is a workshop series tailored for small acreage landowners and those new to managing land. There are 5 classes in the series.

Benton County 4-H Event

4-H Ambassador Meeting

Thu, Sep 20, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Event Planning for the 2018-2019 4-H Year. (Information Night, Awards Banquet, Outreach events, etc.) All 4-H Ambassadors are expected to attend.

Yamhill County Extension Event

Living on the Land workshop series

Thu, Sep 20, 2018 6:00 pm - Thu, Oct 18, 2018 6:00 pm

Living on the Land is a workshop series tailored for small acreage landowners and those new to managing land. There are 5 classes in the series. This program is sponsored by the OSU Extension Service...

Polk County Extension Event

Living on the Land Workshop Series

Thu, Sep 20, 2018 6:00 pm - Thu, Oct 18, 2018 8:30 pm

Living on the Land is a workshop series tailored for small acreage landowners and those new to managing land. There are 5 classes in the series.

Southern Oregon Research and Extension Center Event

Jackson-Josephine Small Woodlands Association program with Merv George Jr.

Thu, Sep 20, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Co-sponsored by the Jackson Josephine Small Woodlands Association and OSU Extension. Call to register 541-776-7371.

Benton County 4-H Event

4-H Dog Project Meeting

Thu, Sep 20, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Up to date information for the 4-H project area and upcoming/past events discussed. All leaders, members, and families welcome!

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Latest Content from OSU Extension

Newsletter Issue

Cultivating Fall 2018 Issue

The Fall 2018 Edition of Cultivating is now available!
View the latest issue of our popular quarterly publication, Cultivating. Inside you'll find stories, updates and information on how we're Cultivating Healthy Farms, Forests, Food and Families in Polk County.

Newsletter Issue

Mid-Columbia Farmers' Newsletter

Rainfall, CORE Pesticide Training, wheat costs, post-fire resources, 2018 Beef Industry Tour, Western SARE Grants, Hazardous Waste collection schedule, data, and more

Fact Sheet

Conducting a Successful Malolactic Fermentation

Wine production criteria for ensuring success in malolactic fermentation.

By James Osborne

Fact Sheet

Pediococcus Quality Control Chart

Use this flow chart to avoid wine spoilage during fermentation.

By James Osborne

Article

Yeast nutrients and stuck fermentations

Information on yeast nutrients and stuck fermentations. Includes several resources for dealing with stuck fermentations.

By James Osborne

News Story

Know when it’s time to pick pears and apples

Sep 14, 2018

Apples ripen on the tree, but pears must be stored first.

By Kym Pokorny

Newsletter Issue

July Clover

July 2019 Issue

Fact Sheet

Finding your career path into the wine grape industry

This fact sheet outlines the educational/training programs available in Oregon for those interested in a career in the wine industry.

By Patricia Skinkis

OSU Sea Grant Publication

Economic Impact of Tourism in Coos & Curry Counties

Highlights of the economic impact of tourism on Coos and Curry counties.

OSU Sea Grant Publication

Ecological Effects of Tide Gate Upgrade or Removal: A Literature Review and Knowledge Synthesis

This document reports on findings, conclusions and recommendations derived from scientific literature and knowledge regarding the effectiveness of tide gate removal or upgrade in improving conditions for Oregon’s native migratory fish species.

OSU Sea Grant Publication

Economic Impact of Tourism in Oregon in 2017

[Click and drag to move] Factsheet on the economic impact of tourism in Oregon in 2017.

Newsletter Issue

September/October 4-H News

This newsletter contains results from the 2018 Lake County Fair as well as information about 4-H Enrollment deadline and National 4-H Week.

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