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OSU helps Rogue Valley residents achieve sustainable vision for their land

The program also offers a wide variety of classes, conferences, and events on rural living, covering topics suggested by the community, and fosters an active community of Land Stewards supporting each other to achieve their dreams for their land.

Rachel Werling | Jun 2021 | Impact story

OSU research helps wheat farmers achieve a triple bottom line

No-till dryland farming produces higher yields than conventional

Stephen Machado | Jun 2021 | Impact story

Save money and help the planet with sustainable garden practices

We can all do our part to help by changing our practices – often just by a bit, depending on the methods you’ve already put in place.

Kym Pokorny | May 28, 2021 | News story

Extension holds free clinics to mitigate overpopulation of wild horses

The tribe has saved a minimum of $27,500 – and most likely more – in veterinarian services and fees and services.

Scott Duggan | Mar 2021 | Impact story

Sea Grant Extension helps create, update a plan to prevent marine debris

In 2019, Oregon Sea Grant Extension staff hosted a two-day workshop in Newport to update Oregon’s six-year action plan for marine debris.

Tracy Crews, Jamie Doyle | Feb 2021 | Impact story

150 - OSU Pollinator Health - Master Melittologists

The OSU Pollinator Health Program and Oregon Bee Project have worked together to develop a first of a kind Extension certificate program, the Master Melittologist program. The program is designed for people passionate about native...

Aug 2020 | Podcast episode

Rangeland faculty help mitigate spread of invasive grasses

Research is incorporated into the Harney County Cooperative Weed Management Area, which will restore 20,000 acres that have been invaded by medusahead in western Harney County.

Dustin Johnson | Aug 2020 | Impact story

Be Yellowjacket Aware

Yellowjackets are a beneficial omnivorous wasp native to the Pacific Northwest and are often more active in the summer months when it is hotter and dryer. They can also become more aggressive and sting unprovoked in fall when...

Amanda Brenner, Lauren Grand | Aug 2020 | Article

Born from necessity, Extension wildflower videos viewed hundreds of times

When OSU Extension canceled in-person events in March to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, Forestry & Natural resources Extension instructor decided to record two wildflower walks in Jackson County and post them to YouTube.

Rachel Werling | Jun 2020 | Impact story

A Guide to Hedgerows: Plantings That Enhance Biodiversity, Sustainability and Functionality

Hedgerows are living fences with the ability to grow food, shelter wildlife, save water, manage weeds and look beautiful all year round. Study the many benefits of hedgerows, and learn what you need to know to plant your own living fence.

Pami Monnette | Jun 2020 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)