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Nutrition Education and Outreach Programs

The OSU Extension Service Nutrition Education and Outreach Programs are a part of the Family and Community Health Program and the College of Public Health and Human Sciences. Programs include the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed), in partnership with the Oregon Department of Human Services, and the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP). These programs, funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, engage with communities across Oregon to provide nutrition education and outreach to thousands of limited income youth, families, and adults.

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Upcoming 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...

Nutrition Education Volunteer Training

Redmond, OR

Fri, Nov 1, 2019 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

The OSU Extension Nutrition Education program relies on volunteers to demonstrate how to create healthy, budget-friendly meals. 13% of people in Deschutes County are at risk of hunger and rely on food...

InFARMation - Buying meat direct from the farm

Philomath, OR

Thu, Nov 14, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Buying local meat can be a daunting task. Who do you buy from? Does it matter if the meat was ”pasture raised”? What does buying “half a cow” mean? We’re tackling these questions and more as we dive...