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Growing Healthy Kids program adapts to reach students remotely

Each eight- to ten-minute video introduced basic plant parts and encouraged students to explore fruits and vegetables using their senses.

Chris Branam | May 14, 2021 | News story

Soaking 'sprouted' foods in cold water reduces risk of salmonella growth, OSU study shows

The study demonstrates the risk of “sprouting” practices and presents practical strategies to improve safety of these raw foods.

Chris Branam | May 3, 2021 | News story

OSU researchers discover nematode that could help control invasive slugs

In Oregon at least half of the 20 top agricultural commodities suffer from slug damage.

Kym Pokorny | Nov 16, 2020 | News story

Emergency response fulfills Extension's mission to serve all Oregonians

The OSU Extension Service has a defined role in federal, state and local emergency plans.

Chris Branam | Sep 18, 2020 | News story

OSU Extension mobilizes across Western Oregon to support wildfire livestock evacuations

Volunteers, 4-H youths and staff respond quickly to care for displaced animals

Chris Branam | Sep 11, 2020 | News story