Faculty and Staff

Multnomah County has restored limited ongoing funding for Oregon State University Extension as part of the county’s first year 2026 budget. This restores a cooperative funding partnership that ended in 2002, paving the way for OSU Extension to begin expanding programs and partnerships to benefit county residents.

If in doubt or if topic is not covered below, please contact Nadine Menashe, Administrative Office Manager for Multnomah County.

4-H Youth Development

4-H clubs are not available in Multnomah County, but we welcome youth in neighboring counties.

Washington County - De Ann Pope
Clackamas County - Kelly Redwine
Hood River County - Lori Van Metre

Gardening and pest management questions

Multnomah, Washington, & Clackamas Co residential (not commercial) gardening, e.g. weeds, soil, lawn, plants, trees, pruning, insects, etc.

Refer to the Metro Master Gardener webpage
Or call 503-821-1115 to leave a voice message

Food safety and food preservation questions

Pressure canner gauge testing is available by appointment - contact Nadine Menashe for this and other food preservation information and referrals.

Forestry

Contact Jake Barker, Forestry & Natural Resources Extension Forester

Small farms

Housed at the North Willamette Research & Extension Center in Aurora, OR

General Small Farms questions - Heidi Noordijk
Community Food Systems - Lauren Gwin

Portland Metro area faculty and staff

Kayla Bordelon

Assistant Professor of Practice, Regional Fire Specialist, Western Region

[email protected]

Expertise: Fire

Programs: Fire Program

Locations: Benton County , Clackamas County , Hood River County , Lane County , Linn County , Marion County , Polk County , Multnomah County , Wasco County