Resources and contacts
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 - DeAnn 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
Expertise: Fire
Programs: Fire Program
Kim Butchereit
Master Gardener Education Program Assistant 1
Programs: Metro Area Master Gardener
Anne Hoisington
Family & Community Health, SNAP-Ed state team
Programs: Nutrition Education and Outreach Programs
Rose Jepson-Sullivan
SNAP-Ed Statewide
Programs: Nutrition Education and Outreach Programs , Food Hero
Benno Lyon
Outdoor School Northern Regional Program Manager
Expertise: Environmental education (PreK-12)
Programs: Outdoor School
Danita Macy
SNAP-Ed/ Family and Community Health Program Coordinator
Programs: Nutrition Education and Outreach Programs
Yolanda Marquez
Nutrition Education Program Assistant
Programs: Nutrition Education and Outreach Programs
Nadine Menashe
Administrative Office Manager
Rosario Santana
Family & Community Health Administrative Program Assistant
Julie Stewart
4-H Education Program Assistant 2
Programs: Portland Area 4-H