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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
What can we help you learn?
Access our ongoing events
We are still active across the state delivering our workshops to you. Browse events in your county (https://extension.oregonstate.edu/find-us) or by topic (https://extension.oregonstate.edu/topics).
Cooking Matters at the Store (https://extension.oregonstate.edu/lane/events/cooking-matters-store-7)
Youth Winter Garden Series (https://extension.oregonstate.edu/4h/polk/events/youth-winter-garden-series)
Featured Resources
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.
News
Feed birds in winter with berry-bearing plants
(http://today.oregonstate.edu/news/feed-birds-winter-berry-bearing-plants)
Kym Pokorny | Jan 15, 2021 | News story
Extension’s experimental cider orchard to boost budding Oregon industry
(https://extension.oregonstate.edu/news/extensions-experimental-cider-orchard-boost-budding-oregon-industry)
Kym Pokorny | Jan 12, 2021 | News story
Wisteria care: Take out clippers twice a year and go to town
(http://today.oregonstate.edu/news/wisteria-care-take-out-clippers-twice-year-and-go-town)
Kym Pokorny | Jan 8, 2021 | News story
OSU Extension Fast Facts
Our impact
'Eat Oregon Seafood' campaign promotes industry impacted by pandemic
(https://ourimpact.oregonstate.edu/story/eat-oregon-seafood-campaign-promotes-industry-impacted-pandemic)
Amanda Gladics, Jamie Doyle, Angee Doerr | Dec 2020 | Impact story
Coalition provides COVID information to Lincoln County Latino and Indigenous communities
(https://ourimpact.oregonstate.edu/story/coalition-provides-covid-information-lincoln-county-latino-and-indigenous-communities)
Dusti Linnell, Beatriz Botello | Nov 2020 | Impact story
Food Hero enables Oregonians to eat healthier
(https://ourimpact.oregonstate.edu/story/food-hero-enables-oregonians-eat-healthier)
Lauren Tobey | Oct 2020 | Impact story
(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.
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.
A message from OSU President Alexander: Moving forward together
"By engaging in important conversations about race and racism, justice and equity; by learning from each other; and by taking specific actions, we will constantly strive to advance the culture of belonging, collaboration and innovation that we aspire to in the university’s strategic plan. And we will provide a transformative education that is accessible for all learners – another goal of our strategic plan...Let us act together." Read the full statement. (https://leadership.oregonstate.edu/president/moving-forward-together-overview)
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)