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)

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)
cartoon image of girl washing her hands with mask on

High Speed Hand Washing | Lavado de Manos de Alta Velocidad

Hand washing has never been more important. It is one of the best ways to prevent colds, flu and COVID-19. OSU Extension’s High Speed Hand Washing method saves time and reduces water use. 

Lavarse las manos nunca ha sido más importante. Es una de las mejores formas de prevenir resfriados, gripe y COVID-19.El método de Lavado de Manos de Alta Velocidad del Servicio de Extensión de OSU ahorra tiempo y reduce el uso de agua.

Poster and Video | Póster y Video (https://www.foodhero.org/handwashing-tools?utm_source=Website&utm_medium=ExtensionHomepage&utm_campaign=HSHW&utm_term=Bilingual)

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

Douglas County (https://extension.oregonstate.edu/douglas)

1134 SE Douglas Ave
PO Box 1165
Roseburg, OR 97470
United States

Gilliam County (https://extension.oregonstate.edu/gilliam)

135 S Main St. Suite 219
Condon, OR 97823
United States

For Appointments Call: 541-384-2271 (tel:541-384-2271)

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.
Oct 26 - Oct 30

Celebrate Master Gardener Week (https://extension.oregonstate.edu/mg/events/celebrate-master-gardener-week)

Online
Oct 27

Efficacy of vineyard management practices for mitigating the effects of Grape Red Blotch Disease (https://extension.oregonstate.edu/events/efficacy-vineyard-management-practices-mitigating-effects-grape-red-blotch-disease)

12:00 pm - 1:10 pm PDT Online
Oct 28

Crunch At Once (https://extension.oregonstate.edu/klamath/events/crunch-once)

1:30 pm - 1:40 pm PDT Online
Oct 28

Cooking Matters at the Store (https://extension.oregonstate.edu/lane/events/cooking-matters-store-6)

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm PDT Online

Featured Resources

Turn your apples into pie filling, applesauce and canned apple butter (https://extension.oregonstate.edu/food/preservation/preserving-foods-apples-sp-50-446)

Mar 2018 | Article

Integrated Management of Feral Rye in Winter Wheat (https://catalog.extension.oregonstate.edu/pnw660)

Andy Hulting | Jun 2020 | OSU Extension Catalog

Nitrogen release from cover crops (https://catalog.extension.oregonstate.edu/pnw636)

Dan Sullivan, Linda Brewer, Nick Andrews | Aug 2020 | OSU Extension Catalog

Rain Gardens: Low-impact development fact sheet (https://catalog.extension.oregonstate.edu/em9207)

Derek Godwin | Jun 2018 | OSU Extension Catalog

Asian Giant Hornet: A potential threat (https://catalog.extension.oregonstate.edu/em9297)

Ellen Topitzhofer, Ramesh Sagili, Silvia I. Rondon, Andony Melathopoulos, Gail Langellotto, Chris Hedstrom | Sep 2020 | OSU Extension Catalog

Podcast: Preparing hives for winter (https://extension.oregonstate.edu/podcast/pollination-podcast/156-shelley-hoover-preparing-hives-winter)

Andony Melathopoulos | Oct 2020 | Podcast episode

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)

What are these little gray bugs?
(https://extension.oregonstate.edu/ask-expert/featured/what-are-these-little-gray-bugs)

Q: I have an infestation on my broccoli as well as my brussel sprouts. Can you tell me what these are and how I can battle them?

A: View answer (https://extension.oregonstate.edu/ask-expert/featured/what-are-these-little-gray-bugs) | View all featured questions (https://extension.oregonstate.edu/ask-expert/featured)

News

Pot up some bulbs and dream of spring
(http://today.oregonstate.edu/news/pot-some-bulbs-and-dream-spring)

Bulbs often do better in pots than in the ground because pots provide better drainage, critical for their long-term survival.

Kym Pokorny | Oct 23, 2020 | News story

Oregon State researchers mobilize to study impact of wildfire smoke on wine
(http://today.oregonstate.edu/news/oregon-state-researchers-mobilize-study-impact-wildfire-smoke-wine)

Oregon State University scientists have analyzed almost 500 samples of wine and grapes from throughout Oregon in recent weeks to better understand the impact of smoke on wine.

Oct 19, 2020 | News story

Extension coordinates hay donations to relieve those affected by wildfires
(https://extension.oregonstate.edu/news/extension-coordinates-hay-donations-relieve-those-affected-wildfires)

More than 500 tons have been donated and moved around the state through partnerships.

Kym Pokorny | Oct 19, 2020 | News story

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

Our impact

Garden Ecology Lab shares research-based information for home and community gardens
(https://ourimpact.oregonstate.edu/story/garden-ecology-lab-shares-research-based-information-home-and-community-gardens)

Launched in 2017, it’s the first lab in the United States wholly focused on socio-ecological research in home and community gardens.

Gail Langellotto | Oct 2020 | Impact story

Food Hero Bingo fosters healthy behavior changes outside of school
(https://ourimpact.oregonstate.edu/story/food-hero-bingo-fosters-healthy-behavior-changes-outside-school)

The project promotes 25 activities encouraging healthy eating, physical activity, and less screen time. The cards have both English and Spanish options.

Lauren Tobey | Oct 2020 | Impact story

4-H cross-country programs provide outlet for young runners
(https://ourimpact.oregonstate.edu/story/4-h-cross-country-programs-provide-outlet-young-runners)

More than 125 youth have participated in the 4-H Striders and Run Girl Run programs.

Oct 2020 | Impact story

Learn more about our impact across Oregon » (https://ourimpact.oregonstate.edu/)
(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)
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/speeches-and-statements/president-alexander-proud-join-and-serve-osu-community).

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)
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