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We’re out there serving Oregon. And here for you.

The OSU Extension Service is partnering with people in every county — providing information and expertise to help meet local challenges and help every Oregonian thrive.

Our programs, partnerships and volunteer opportunities are focused on:

Agriculture, food security and gardening
Lifelong health and well-being
Resilient and productive ecosystems
Youth outreach and education

Find OSU Extension in your community (https://extension.oregonstate.edu/find-us)

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What can we help you learn?

Become Part of OSU’s Master Gardener™ Program

Master Gardener volunteers are people from all walks of life who are excited about making things grow. You can help grow knowledge, gardens, and communities. Learn more and join us!

Interested? Find out how to apply (https://extension.oregonstate.edu/mg/interested-becoming-master-gardener)

Be physically active today

When teachers deliver an evidence-based BEPA 2.0 activity or game to their students, they can be confident they are meeting state standards. It can be used inside and outside of the classroom, and works great before, during, or after school.

See our activity kits (https://extension.oregonstate.edu/bepa)

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.

Featured questions we've answered recently. (https://extension.oregonstate.edu/ask-expert/featured)

Ask us a question (https://extension.oregonstate.edu/ask-expert)

Group of forest technicians in hard hats in forest with much undergrowth

Wildfire danger in northeast Oregon ignites action to improve forest health

To meet an anticipated need, OSU Extension foresters helped recruit and train forest technicians to help write forest management plans in northeast Oregon. A professionally-prepared plan is mandatory before private landowners in the region may receive funding for forest restoration and can reduce fire risk.

Read the full story (https://ourimpact.oregonstate.edu/story/wildfire-danger-northeast-oregon-ignites-action-improve-forest-health)

See all impact stories (https://ourimpact.oregonstate.edu/)

Upcoming Extension Events

Veteran's Home Service Project (https://extension.oregonstate.edu/4h/linn/events/veterans-home-service-project)

Tangent, OR

Wed, Oct 9, 2019 - Fri, Nov 15, 2019 (All day)

Stocking for Lebanon Veteran's Home

Maintaining a Healthy Forest in an Uncertain Climate (https://extension.oregonstate.edu/sorec/events/maintaining-healthy-forest-uncertain-climate)

Central Point, OR

Mon, Oct 21, 2019 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Discover practical, cost-effective approaches to strengthen your forest's resilience to wildfire, bugs, and drought. Registration costs include materials for the workshop, transportation to the field...

inFARMation (& Beer!) (https://extension.oregonstate.edu/smallfarms/mid-willamette/events/infarmation-beer)

Salem, OR

Mon, Oct 21, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Monday, October 21st at Barrel & Keg ( 1190 Broadway St NE, Salem) Doors open at 6:00pm; Event from 6:30-8:30pm Topic: Why and How to Buy Local Meat Buying local meat can be a daunting task. Who do...

Magic of Macarons Class (https://extension.oregonstate.edu/marion/events/magic-macarons-class)

Salem, OR

Mon, Oct 21, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Mastering making some baked goods – like French Macarons – can take skill and finesse. Join OSU Extension Service Master Food Preserver Joeine to learn learn tips and strategies for making beautiful...

Fall Vegetable Seed Variety Trials-Tasting and Scoring (https://extension.oregonstate.edu/smallfarms/southern/events/fall-vegetable-seed-variety-trials-tasting-scoring)

Central Point, OR

Tue, Oct 22, 2019 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Farmers, gardeners, and Everyone interested: On Oct. 22, from 5 to 6:30 pm, visit the OSU Extension Small Farms Fall Vegetable Seeds Variety Trial for Kales (both oleracea and napus), Salad Turnip,...

Sustainable Landscape Seminar - October (https://extension.oregonstate.edu/lane/events/sustainable-landscape-seminar-october)

Eugene, OR

Wed, Oct 23, 2019 - Thu, Oct 24, 2019 (All day)

October 23-24 ~ 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Certification Topics: Water Efficiently Mulch and Compost Gardening for Wildlife Stream Side Gardening Yard Pest Control Right Plant-Right Place Lawn Care Storm Water...

Fire on the Landscape (https://extension.oregonstate.edu/union/events/fire-landscape)

Walla Walla, WA

Wed, Oct 23, 2019 8:00 am - 2:30 pm

100 years of fire suppression has changed forests in NE Oregon and SE Washington. Find out how, and what you can do to protect your home from wildfire and help your forest be healthier and more ...

Gardening in the PNW - Plants for Color & Birds (https://extension.oregonstate.edu/linn/events/gardening-pnw-plants-color-birds)

Albany, OR

Wed, Oct 23, 2019 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Welcome to a series of short lunchtime sessions on popular gardening topics for Linn County gardeners. It is informal, informative, and fun-no reservation needed and there is no charge! Hosted by the...

Riley Creek School Garden Fall Fest (https://extension.oregonstate.edu/mg/curry/events/riley-creek-school-garden-fall-fest)

Gold Beach, OR

Wed, Oct 23, 2019 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

This is a fun family event. There will be cider pressing, apple peeling, pumpkin weight guessing, fall crown making, and of course food to eat from the garden. All students and their families are...

Executive Meeting (https://extension.oregonstate.edu/4h/deschutes/events/executive-meeting)

Redmond, OR

Wed, Oct 23, 2019 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

4-H Associations Executive Board Meeting

Webinar: Introduction to Olives in Oregon (https://extension.oregonstate.edu/mg/linn-benton/events/webinar-introduction-olives-oregon)

Online

Thu, Oct 24, 2019 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

This webinar is part of the 2019 series of Advanced Training Webinars for Master Gardeners sponsored by Oregon State University Extension. Heather Stoven and Victoria Binning of the OSU Extension...