Stephan Ward
2990 Experiment Station Drive
Hood River, OR 97031
United States
Office hours
Monday - Thursday:
8:00 am-12:00 pm, 1:00 pm-5:00 pm
Currently closed
Office phone
Office fax
Hood River County Extension
The Hood River County office of OSU Extension Service is located at MCAREC. Extension programs have been serving the residents of Hood River County and the Mid-Columbia area for over 80 years. We provide a source of informal education in family and community development, agriculture and home horticulture. We also provide support for our local 4-H program.
Programs Offered
News & Announcements
4-H Open Scale Date
Scales at the county fairgrounds will be open for those 4-H/FFA members wanting to check their animal weight on selected Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings.Weed of the month
June's Weed of the month is Puncturevine! If you see it, pull it.Orchard irrigation management workshop
Join the Hood River Soil & Water Conservation District and OSU Extension Service on June 28th from 2-5pm for a FREE orchard irrigation workshop.Food Hero volunteer training
Volunteer with OSU Extension's Food Hero Program! Learn about healthy eating on a budget, food safety, basic nutrition, food resources, and how to give community demonstrations and presentations.Upcoming Events
Saturday Plant Clinic-Farmers Market
Hood River County Extension Event
Sat, Jun 23, 2018 9:00 am - Sat, Oct 13, 2018 1:00 pm
Every 2nd and 4th Saturday the Master Gardeners hold a plant clinic at the Hood River Saturday Farmer's Market located at 501 Columbia Street from 9am-1pm.
Plant Clinics-Hood River Extension Office
Hood River County Extension Event
Mon, Jun 25, 2018 1:00 pm - Mon, Oct 29, 2018 4:00 pm
Master Gardeners are available at the Extension Office for your plant questions on Monday's from 1-4pm and on Thursday's from 9am-Noon and again from 1-4pm.
Hood River Crop Talks-Farmer Network and Farm Tours
Hood River County Extension Event
Tue, Jun 26, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Every 4th Tuesday from April through September, farmers will come together to network, share a meal and learn something new.
Orchard irrigation management workshop
Hood River County Extension Event
Thu, Jun 28, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Join the Hood River Soil & Water Conservation District and OSU Extension Service from 2-5pm on June 28th for a FREE community workshop on irrigation water management. The workshop will cover automation technology (both wired and wireless), conversion of a 25+ year old pear orchard to a dual drip and micro sprinkler system, irrigation scheduling, fertigation, filtration, the latest irrigation technology, and much more!
Saturday Plant Clinics-Hood River Supply
Hood River County Extension Event
Sat, Jun 30, 2018 9:00 am - Sat, Oct 6, 2018 1:00 pm
Hood River Supply or Ace Hardware in Hood River hosts a Saturday Plant Clinic from 9am-1pm on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Saturday each month from April to October.
2018 a la Carte Food Preservation Classes
Hood River County Extension Event
Tue, Jul 10, 2018 6:00 pm - Wed, Dec 12, 2018 6:00 pm
Food Preservation classes a la Carte held in Hood River and The Dalles! A selection of eight different food preservation classes covering various topics starting Wednesday, June 6th from 6:00-9:00 pm. Classes held on various Wednesday's until December 12 at the Hood River FISH Food Bank. These same classes will also be held in The Dalles on Tuesday's from 1-4pm at the Zion Lutheran Church.
Brassicas and Beer
Hood River County Extension Event
Wed, Jul 11, 2018 6:00 pm - Wed, Sep 12, 2018 7:00 pm
Free summer gardening seminar series with all seminars held at Volcanic Bottle Shoppe 1410 12th Ave, Hood River from 6-7pm.
Twilight tour: Green Acres Forest
Event
Thu, Jun 21, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Mark your calendar for a twilight tour in Escatada for the first week of summer. See how a couple from the city got a head start on learning to manage their woodland.
Family forest carbon markets in practice: Raincloud Tree Farm Tour
Event
Thu, Jul 12, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Attend this forest tour at the Stewart family’s Raincloud Tree Farm to see an example of how forest carbon markets can work for family forest owners.
Judging Palooza
Deschutes County 4-H Event
Sat, Jul 14, 2018 - Sun, Jul 15, 2018 (All Day)
This two day judging event starts off on Saturday, July 14 at 9 am with a livestock judging clinic and rounds out Sunday, July 15 at 7 am with a livestock judging contest.
CCFFA annual picnic and Clackamas Woodland Farmer of the Year Tour at Rainbow Forest Farm
Event
Sat, Aug 4, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Mark your calendar for the annual CCFFA Summer picnic on August 4, featuring a tour of Rainbow Forest Farm in Redland, Clackamas Woodland Farmer of the Year 2017.
Measure 99 Funding Information & Listening Session
Outdoor School Event
Thu, Aug 9, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
This will be an opportunity for Eastern Oregon District Superintendents, Principals, and 5th or 6th Grade Educators to ask questions, plan for next year, and learn how your district can get involved (or stay involved) in Outdoor School.
