What we do

Extension faculty, staff, and trained volunteers work alongside local partners to provide educational workshops, activities, and services tailored to the unique industries, natural resources, and people in our communities.

Oregon State University's land grant mission drives us to conduct research and share research-based education to improve economic vitality and promote personal and environmental health.

Highlights

4-H youth development

Building confidence, resiliency, and civic mindedness in our youth. Cultivating positive youth development through programs that foster essential skills for life, leadership, careers and health. Offering field trips, camps, workshops, and...

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Open Campus

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

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Early Learning Hub of Linn, Benton and Lincoln Counties

Child Care Resource & Referrals for Linn, Benton & Lincoln Counties

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Lincoln County Local Food

All of the resources that you need to eat farm fresh foods from Lincoln County growers, ranchers, and fishermen.

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See also: OSU Small Farms

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Master Gardeners

Supporting home gardeners, landscapers and community gardens through classes, research, networks and expert advice. Enhancing sustainable practices and productivity through accessible Master Gardener expertise and walk-in clinics. Promoting ...

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Healthy people, families and communities

Engaging with communities and families to collectively implement strategies that address food insecurity, support a healthy and sustainable food system, and promote healthy eating patterns and active living. Delivering nutrition and food...

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Our ocean environment

Responding to the needs of ocean users, stimulating the local economy, and fostering mutual understanding among the fishing industry, the academic community and the public. Engaging with industry to tackle sea safety, whale ...

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Forestry and Natural Resources

Working to ensure our forests provide the wide array of benefits that we treasure — now and always. Supporting woodland owners, communities and industry through trainings, research, tours, technical support and expert advice. ...

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Farm to School and school gardens in Lincoln County

We connect the cafeteria, classroom and community so kids, farmers, and communities thrive. OSU’s research-backed farm to school activities improve economic opportunities, public health, academic achievement, youth development and ecoliteracy in every county in Oregon.

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Home Garden and Landscape

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

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Small Farms and Ranches

This program supports local, small scale agriculture through access to information and resources for farmers and ranchers in Lincoln County.

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See also: OSU Small Farms

Programs offered

• Better Bones and Balance®: Better Bones and Balance® is an exercise program designed to gradually improve balance and strength to avoid falls and maintain independence.
• Home Food Safety and Preservation Program: Food safety and preservation resources and classes, provided through the Oregon State University Extension Family and Community Health, ensure Oregonians have access to the most reliable information available. It is critical that those...
• KidSpirit: KidSpirit provides young people with intentional, high quality, equitable learning experiences that promote positive interactions. Activities include sports, arts, science, gymnastics, cooking and many other activities offered each summer or throughout the year.
• Lincoln County 4-H: 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.
• Lincoln County Master Gardeners: A program that educates Oregonians about the art and science of growing and caring for plants. This program also facilitates the training of a highly educated group of volunteers. These volunteers extend sustainable gardening information to their communities through education and outreach programs.
• Master Woodland Manager: The Master Woodland Manager (MWM) training is offered by Oregon State University Forestry Extension as a master's level course for landowners who are interested in an intensive forest management training and sharing the knowledge ...
• Nutrition Education and Outreach Programs: Our Family and Community Health educators deliver community-based nutrition education to adults and youth in all 36 Oregon counties. OSU Extension contracts with the Oregon Department of Human Services to bring SNAP-Ed (Supplemental ...
• OSU Small Farms: The goal of the Small Farms program is to improve the economic and environmental sustainability of small farms by employing appropriate scale production and marketing techniques. The program works toward improving small farm ...
• Outdoor School: This is an exciting time for Oregon and for Oregon’s 5th and 6th grade students as OSU Extension works in collaboration with schools, partners, and communities to support and grow the statewide Outdoor School program, building on a legacy that began in 1966.