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FoodCorps fosters culture of health in Klamath County schools

Ultimately, stronger partnerships have been formed between OSU Extension and the Klamath County School District and Klamath Falls City Schools.

Apr 2022 | Impact story

Extension taps Hibbard-Swanson for new food safety and security position

Jared Hibbard-Swanson is OSUExtension's inaugural program manager for food security and safety.

Chris Branam | Apr 4, 2022 | News story

Lincoln County Latino and Mesoamerican Indigenous families grow their own food with help from OSU Extension

The Extension Master Gardener program spearheaded efforts to increase food security by creating a new community garden space for 12 Latino and Mesoamerican Indigenous families at the Lincoln County Commons.

Apr 2022 | Impact story

Warm Springs community gardens respond to challenging times

The growth of community gardens on the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Reservation helps mitigate the impact of the food desert there.

John Brunoe | Mar 2022 | Impact story

OSU Extension supports small-scale and historically marginalized farmers

The Oregon Community Food Systems Network (OCFSN) has been an integral part of building and maintaining the institutional infrastructure essential for the network’s activities and topical working groups.

Mar 2022 | Impact story

Sea Grant Extension Shop at the Dock tours return to Oregon Coast

Participants are given behind-the-scenes guided tours of commercial fishing docks to learn about how seafood is caught and how to buy it directly from fishermen selling off their boats.

Chris Branam | Jul 27, 2021 | News story

OSU Extension partnership results in successful farm-to-school model

Farm to School Programs can increase children’s access to healthier foods, especially fruits and vegetables, as well as increase their exposure to healthful, local foods

Jun 2021 | Impact story

Gardens address pandemic food insecurity in Warm Springs community

In 2020, 110 raised garden beds were built and delivered to youth and their families.

John Brunoe | May 2021 | Impact story

High Speed Hand Washing adult workplace/COVID-19 training guide

This training guide can be used by farmer, food production and packing plant managers and supervisors. Employees can get their hands washed quickly and thoroughly at the beginning of shifts or after breaks. Precautions for COVID-19 are included.

Glenda Hyde, Lauren Kraemer | May 2021 | Publication

Oregon Harvest for Schools Portal

A tool to help Oregon school food buyers source Oregon-grown food products.

Apr 2021 | Online resource