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Benton County 4-H
Linn-Benton County Master Gardeners

Benton County Extension Service Faculty, staff, and volunteers deliver research-based information to help youth and adults solve problems, develop life skills, and manage resources wisely.

We coordinate information tours, conferences, short courses, workshops, and demonstrations. We provide brochures and publications with specific research based information on a variety of subjects.

Hours of operation

Mon - Fri: 8:00 am-5:00 pm

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Benton County

4077 SW Research Way
Corvallis, OR 97333
United States

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Upcoming events

May 6

Plant Sale & Clinic - Benton County Master Gardener Association

9:00 am - 3:00 pm Corvallis, OR
Jun 17

Through the Garden Gate Garden Tour

10:00 am - 4:00 pm Albany, OR

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What we do

Discover ways to learn and get involved. Here are some highlights of our activities and specialties.

Forestry and Natural Resources

Our agents and specialists share knowledge about the latest techniques in natural resource management through educational programs and materials. We work with forest owners, foresters and other natural resource managers, educators ...

Benton County

Home Garden and Landscape

We provide research-based information for backyard gardeners and green industry professionals, including regional specific information.

Benton County

Nutrition and Healthy Living

OSU Extension Family and Community Health (FCH) Program offers education and resources to help local families meet the practical challenges of life. Our mission is to encourage lifelong health and well-being for every person, every family, and every community in Oregon.

Benton County

Open Campus

Open Campus provides local access to education through community-based partnerships and unique programming, meeting needs of the Oregon communities we serve.

Benton County

Southern Willamette Valley Small Farms Program

The Small Farms Program serves commercial small farm entrepreneurs as well as non-commercial small acreage landowners. Our focus embraces both organic/biological and conventional farming systems.

Benton County

Youth Activities

4-H empowers young people with hands-on learning experiences to help them grow and thrive. By creating a safe and welcoming environment, young people develop the skills needed to make a positive impact on the world around them.

Benton County

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Featured Content

GROWING

GROWING is a joint publication by Linn and Benton County OSU Extension services, and is published by the Albany Democrat Herald. GROWING is published every other month (January, March, May, July, September, and November).

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News and impact

OSU Extension Master Gardener Program increases diversity, equity and inclusivity

Since issues of diversity are perceived differently in different areas of the state, the approach must be multi-pronged to meet the needs of all Oregonians.

LeAnn Locher | Feb 2023 | Impact story

4-H Investigators at Home provides STEAM activities to students

As a result of the project, students engaged in activities that supported learning skills in reading (following instructions) writing (science journals), math (graphs and measurements), science exploration and design challenges.

Jody Einerson, Diana Camacho-Figueroa | Feb 2023 | Impact story

OSU Extension digs into the possibility of growing high-value Asian herbs and vegetables

The COVID-19 pandemic added to an increased interest in Asian medicinal herbs, but a steady increase in Asian, Hawaiian and Pacific Islander populations in the Portland metro area also contributes to the rise in demand.

Kym Pokorny | Feb 7, 2023 | News story

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