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Upcoming Extension Events

Brookings, OR

Seed to Supper

Sat, Jun 15, 2019 10:00 am - Sat, Jul 27, 2019 12:00 pm

A beginner's guide to low-cost vegetable gardening.

Madras, OR

Tractor Safety Certification

Mon, Jun 24, 2019 - Tue, Jun 25, 2019 (All Day)

This training is for youth ages 14-17, who are interested in summer employment opportunities in agriculture.

Enrollment deadline is June 2, 2019.

Grant County, OR

4-H Natural Resource Camp

Mon, Jun 24, 2019 - Fri, Jun 28, 2019 (All Day)

Want to learn more about natural resource careers while making new life-long friends?

Canyonville, OR

Oregon Cattlemen's Association Mid-Year Meeting

Mon, Jun 24, 2019 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

The meeting will feature presentations on such topics as wolves, which have moved into southwestern Oregon; the water outlook in Klamath Falls; and Scott Yager and Ethan Lane of the NCBA.

Warrenton, OR

STEM "iInvent" Summer Camp

Mon, Jun 24, 2019 9:00 am - Fri, Jun 28, 2019 4:00 pm

Great opportunity for youth in grades 6-8. Participants will apply science, technology, engineering and math concepts while using design thinking. Sponsored by the Lemelson Foundation and OSU. Need...

Central Point, OR

Preventing Formation of Sulfur Off Odors during Winemaking

Mon, Jun 24, 2019 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

A wine production workshop for winemakers and enologists. Instructor: Dr. James Osborne, Extension Enologist, OSU

Roseburg, OR

Preventing Formation of Sulfur Off Odors during Winemaking

Tue, Jun 25, 2019 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

A wine production workshop for winemakers and enologists. Instructor: Dr. James Osborne, Extension Enologist, OSU

Enterprise, OR

Sewing with Electricity

Tue, Jun 25, 2019 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

What do you get when you combine electrical circuitry and sewing? Sewable technology! During this class you will create a simple project involving LED lights and microcontrollers. Bring your...

Salem, OR

Preserving the Valley's Fruit

Tue, Jun 25, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Learn tips and strategies to safely preserve fruit.

Corvallis, OR

Clatsop County Summer Conference Info

Wed, Jun 26, 2019 - Sat, Jun 29, 2019 (All Day)

Summer Conference is a fun, educational event for youth in grades 7-12. They spend 4 days on the OSU campus exploring campus life, going to workshops, doing community service, as well as listening to...

Corvallis, OR

4-H Summer Conference

Wed, Jun 26, 2019 - Sat, Jun 29, 2019 (All Day)

All youth in grades 7th-12th are welcome to attend this unique learning opportunity on Oregon State University Campus from June 26-29, 2019.

Bend, OR

Water-wise Pollinator Gardens

Wed, Jun 26, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Pollinator Gardens: A water-wise landscape is good for native pollinators too! Look into the fascinating world of native bees and learn how you can transform your yard into a water-wise pollinator...

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News Story

Outdoor School, Oregon State Parks launch Get Out There Together program

Jun 20, 2019

Oregon State University Extension Service and Oregon State Parks are partnering to offer a new program called Get Out There Together.

By Chris Branam

English ivy, it gets knocked down but it gets up again. Help!

I have a problem with ivy growing up the side of the garage. I beat it back again and again. Is there a way to rid myself of this? I hate poisons, but may be open to using some on this ivy.

By Elizabeth Records,

Publication

Using Steam Canners - SP50-1005

Naturally high acid foods maybe processed in either a boiling water canner or a steam canner; i.e., fruits, jams, jellies, and pickles. For years steam canners were not recommended but recent research has provided directions for their safe use.

News Story

Oregon State University launches largest, most comprehensive hemp research center in the nation

Jun 12, 2019

Oregon State University officials announced plans today (Thursday, June 13) to launch the nation’s largest research center devoted to the study of hemp, and announced that OSU will begin certifying hemp seed for planting in Oregon.

Lone yellow rose?

This yellow rose caught my eye when I was smelling the red roses. I saw it out of the corner of my eye. I thought at first that it was another bush, but there were no other yellow ones so I followed the stem. It ended on the same trunk as the red ones!

I'm wondering how common this is?

By Signe Danler,

News Story

Researchers determine ideal areas and timing for biological control of invasive stink bug

Jun 10, 2019

Biological control of the brown marmorated stink bug, an invasive pest that devastates gardens and crops, would be more effective in natural areas bordering crops or at times when certain insecticides aren’t being applied.

By Chris Branam

News Story

Trial gardens show vegetables can be grown without irrigation

Jun 7, 2019

Save yourself some money and help the environment by trying dry gardening

By Kym Pokorny

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Kelly Streit (right), Extension Family and Community Health educator, answers questions at the Farmer's Market about preserving foods safely.

Photo by Lynn Ketchum

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