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OSU Extension enhances mental health support for rural Oregonians

Several OSU Extension programs and initiatives collaborate with farmers, families and communities to implement evidence-based strategies that promote mental health and reduce substance use in rural Oregon.

Allison E. Myers, PhD, MPH, Julie Leep, Cassie Bouska | Jan 2025 | Impact story

OSU study identifies optimal forest management practices for carbon sequestration

These findings provide valuable insights for forest managers to meet harvest requirements while maintaining high carbon sequestration potential, ensuring that forest management practices contribute to both economic and environmental sustainability, benefiting communities and ecosystems alike.

Stephen Fitzgerald | Jan 2025 | Impact story

OSU Extension updates public on avian influenza in poultry and livestock

Oregon State University Extension Service quickly recognized the importance of alerting the public about the outbreak.

Dana Sanchez, Jenifer Cruickshank, Candi Bothum | Jan 2025 | Impact story

OSU teaches Oregonians to raise honeybees as hives struggle

More than 3,000 people have participated in the Oregon Master Beekeeping Program since 2012.

Jennifer Larsen | Dec 2024 | Impact story