Oregon State University Extension Service

OSU Extension Service

We’re here for you.

OSU Extension partners with communities in every county of Oregon to provide information, services and expertise to meet local challenges and help every Oregonian thrive. We are committed to creating positive change through programs and providing spaces where each person feels safe and welcome.

Our programs, partnerships and volunteer opportunities are focused on:

  • Healthy communities and economies
  • Resilient and productive forestry and natural ecosystems
  • Sustainable agriculture, food systems, and gardening
  • Thriving youth, individuals and families
See our online events (https://extension.oregonstate.edu/events/online)
Photo by Lynn Ketchum

What can we help you learn?

Topics (https://extension.oregonstate.edu/topics)
Ask an Expert (https://extension.oregonstate.edu/ask-expert)
Events (https://extension.oregonstate.edu/events)
Locations (https://extension.oregonstate.edu/find-us)
OSU President F. King Alexander with flags behind
Oregon State University

A message from OSU President Alexander: It’s time to make real change a priority

"Oregon State University and our community must commit to reforming systemic racial issues here at home and across America.... I encourage your engagement in addressing these challenges…. It will be through action — not words or promises — that we will affirm that Black Lives Matter and end injustice, violence and racism." Read the full statement (https://leadership.oregonstate.edu/president).

See OSU's plan (https://diversity.oregonstate.edu/strategic-plan)
Anita Azarenko
OSU Extension Service

A message from Vice Provost Anita Azarenko: Acting together for change

"OSU Extension stands behind the university’s commitment to inclusive excellence. We stand and act against actions that continue to perpetuate systemic racism and maintain other societal inequities. I call on each member of our Extension community to learn, engage and act to help ensure that everyone—those we serve and aspire to serve—is welcome, safe and valued." Read the full statement. (https://extension.oregonstate.edu/about/diversity-equity-inclusion)

See Extension's commitment (https://extension.oregonstate.edu/about/diversity-equity-inclusion)

Access our online events

We are still active across the state delivering our workshops virtually to you. Browse events in your county (https://extension.oregonstate.edu/find-us) or by topic (https://extension.oregonstate.edu/topics).

Columbia County (https://extension.oregonstate.edu/columbia)

505 North Columbia River Highway
St Helens, OR 97051
United States

A DROP BOX is located by our front door for after hours use.

Curry County (https://extension.oregonstate.edu/curry)

29390 Ellensburg Ave, PO Box 488
Gold Beach, OR 97444
United States

Deschutes County (https://extension.oregonstate.edu/deschutes)

3800 SW Airport Way
Building #4
Redmond, OR 97756
United States

Grant County (https://extension.oregonstate.edu/grant)

116 NW Bridge Street, Suite 1
John Day, OR 97845
United States

Hood River County (https://extension.oregonstate.edu/hoodriver)

2990 Experiment Station Drive
Hood River, OR 97031
United States

debbie.mcdonald@oregonstate.edu (mailto:debbie.mcdonald@oregonstate.edu)

Marion County (https://extension.oregonstate.edu/marion)

1320 Capitol St NE, Suite 110
Salem, OR 97301
United States

Polk County (https://extension.oregonstate.edu/polk)

289 E Ellendale, Suite 301
Dallas, OR 97338
United States

Umatilla County (https://extension.oregonstate.edu/umatilla)

2411 NW Carden Ave, Umatilla Hall, PO Box 100
Pendleton, OR 97801
United States

umatilla.county@oregonstate.edu (mailto:umatilla.county@oregonstate.edu)

Wasco County (https://extension.oregonstate.edu/wasco)

400 E Scenic Dr Suite 2.278
(Building 2, Level 2)
The Dalles, OR 97058
United States

Washington County (https://extension.oregonstate.edu/washington)

1815 NW 169th Place
Suite 1000
Beaverton, OR 97006
United States

A DROP BOX is located by our front door for after hours deliveries.
Jul 1 - Jul 14

2020 Marion County 4-H | FFA Virtual Fair (https://extension.oregonstate.edu/4h/marion/events/2020-marion-county-4-h-ffa-virtual-fair)

Online
Jul 12 - Jul 15

Swine Show (https://extension.oregonstate.edu/4h/jackson/events/swine-show)

6:30 am - 6:30 pm Central Point, OR
Jul 13

CC4HA Board Meeting (https://extension.oregonstate.edu/4h/clackamas/events/cc4ha-board-meeting)

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm PDT Online
Jul 14

Tree School Online: Intro to Small Woodland Management (https://extension.oregonstate.edu/clackamas/events/tree-school-online-intro-small-woodland-management)

10:00 am - 11:30 am PDT Online

Have a Question? Ask an Expert!

Ask an Expert is a way for you to get answers from the Oregon State University Extension Service. We have experts in family and health, community development, food and agriculture, coastal issues, forestry, programs for young people, and gardening.

Ask Us a Question (https://extension.oregonstate.edu/ask-expert)

How long will dried fruit last?
(https://extension.oregonstate.edu/food/preservation/how-long-will-dried-fruit-last)

Q: How long will dehydrated apples, or any fruit, last once vacuum sealed in the pantry?

A: View answer (https://extension.oregonstate.edu/food/preservation/how-long-will-dried-fruit-last) | View all featured questions (https://extension.oregonstate.edu/ask-expert/featured)

Featured Resources

Water-wise Gardening in Central Oregon (https://catalog.extension.oregonstate.edu/em9136)

Amy Jo Detweiler | Jun 2020 | OSU Extension Catalog

Create a stewardship plan for your land online (https://extension.oregonstate.edu/land-steward/land-steward-training-online)

Land Steward Program

Prevent the spread of COVID-19/Evitar la propagación de COVID-19 (https://extension.oregonstate.edu/community-vitality/coronavirus/cloth-face-coverings-prevent-spread-covid-19/mascarrillas-de-tela)

Apr 2020 | Article

Making Jams, Jellies and Fruit Spreads (https://extension.oregonstate.edu/sites/default/files/documents/8836/sp50764makingjamjelliesfruitspreads.pdf)

Jul 2020 | Publication

Tips to keep chickens in a laying mood (http://today.oregonstate.edu/news/tips-keep-chickens-laying-mood)

Kym Pokorny | Jun 22, 2020 | News Story

Processing meat animals at home (https://extension.oregonstate.edu/animals-livestock/beef/processing-meat-animals-home)

Juliana Ranches, Nathan Parker, Shelby Filley | May 2020 | Collection

See more resources (https://extension.oregonstate.edu/families-health/youth)

News

When it’s time to say goodbye to lawn, uproot it first
(http://today.oregonstate.edu/news/when-it%E2%80%99s-time-say-goodbye-lawn-uproot-it-first)

Ready for an alternative to grass? Here's how to get ready for something different.

Kym Pokorny | Jul 10, 2020 | News Story

Lane County Master Gardeners donate thousands of vegetable starts to help people grow their own
(https://extension.oregonstate.edu/news/lane-county-master-gardeners-donate-thousands-vegetable-starts-help-people-grow-their-own)

Most of the 2,200 starts that went to the organizations were vegetables so that gardeners can supplement their food supply with fresh produce.

Kym Pokorny | Jul 10, 2020 | News Story

Sea Grant Extension partners on campaign to boost state's seafood industry
(https://extension.oregonstate.edu/news/sea-grant-extension-partners-campaign-boost-states-seafood-industry)

In addition to showing where to buy local seafood via an interactive map, the Eat Oregon seafood webpage offers tips on when and what types of seafood to purchase and how to freeze, smoke and prepare it at home.

Chris Branam | Jul 9, 2020 | News Story

See All News » (https://extension.oregonstate.edu/news)

OSU Extension Fast Facts

37,000+
kids in 4-H clubs
and youth programs learn skills to lead for a lifetime
13,000+
volunteers extend
and build community capacity
Two-thirds
of faculty and staff
live, work and serve outside of Corvallis
(https://extension.oregonstate.edu/sites/default/files/styles/full/public/images/2018-11/masonbees016sw.jpg?itok=ktyPAUKb)

Richard Little talks to a class about taking care of Mason Bees at Linn County Extension.

Photo by Stephen Ward

You can make a difference

Extension volunteers help us serve communities across Oregon. Master-level volunteers are trained by university experts and in turn dedicate their time to teaching and enriching their communities.

Get involved (https://extension.oregonstate.edu/about/get-involved)
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