News and impact

Women Farmer Networks build connection, confidence and careers

These networks provide a supportive space for women and nonbinary farmers to share knowledge, learn hands-on skills and build relationships.

Teagan Moran | Jan 2025 | Impact story

BEPA 2.0 has students stepping up their physical activity

The toolkit provides a sustainable, scalable solution to increasing physical activity among Oregon’s youths, especially in rural and under-resourced communities.

Kathy Gunter | Jan 2025 | Impact story

Innovative harvest system reduces labor costs and boosts competitiveness for Oregon’s blueberry industry

The technology offers a scalable solution for reducing reliance on hand labor while maintaining high fruit quality for domestic and export markets.

Wei Qiang Yang | 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 helps Oregonians respond to avian influenza outbreaks

OSU Extension shares timely updates and safety tips as bird flu spreads to livestock — helping Oregonians protect animals and public health.

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