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The Wasco County Extension Service is your link to Oregon State University.

We provide life long learning opportunities in the areas of youth development, home gardening, family & community health, natural resources, sweet cherries and dryland crops. Our county agents are Oregon State University faculty members who extend the University to Wasco County residents through meetings, workshops, 4-H Youth Programs, short courses, tours, newsletters and one-on-one consultations.

We also keep the University informed about research and informational needs of the community. County faculty bring the University to you.

Announcements

OSU Extension Service offices closed on January 20

The Extension offices will be closed to observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 20, 2025. Read more...

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Visitor information

Hours of operation

Mon - Thu: 7:30 am-4:00 pm

Contact us

Office: 541-296-5494
Office fax
541-298-3574

Address
Wasco County

400 E Scenic Dr
Columbia Gorge Community College Building 2
The Dalles, OR 97058
United States

Suite 2.278
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Upcoming events

Oct 1 - Jan 31

4-H Registration Deadline

12:00 am - 12:00 am The Dalles, OR

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What we do

Discover ways to learn and get involved. Here are some highlights of our activities and specialties.

Youth Activities

4-H empowers young people with hands-on learning experiences to help them grow and thrive. By creating a safe and welcoming environment, young people develop the skills needed to make a positive impact on the world around them.

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Sweet Cherry Production

If you live in The Dalles, OR, life isn’t just a bowl of cherries. It’s more like a cherry avalanche. The agricultural powerhouse located in the Columbia Gorge area is known for its delicious, sweet cherries and its rich history of domestic and international cherry production.

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Wasco County Master Gardeners

We provide research-based and regional-specific information for backyard gardeners, insect enthusiasts and plant lovers of all types.

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Open Campus

Open Campus provides local access to education through community-based partnerships and unique programming, meeting needs of the Oregon communities we serve.

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Crops

Information for our local farmers

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Forestry and Natural Resources

Our agents and specialists share knowledge about the latest techniques in natural resource management through educational programs and materials. We work with forest owners, foresters and other natural resource managers, educators ...

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News and impact

OSU research boosts Oregon wheat production

The research conducted at various centers across the state enhances the sustainability and productivity of wheat farming, contributing to the overall economic health of Oregon.

Shawn Donkin, Francisco Calderon, Sam Angima | Jan 2025 | Impact story

OSU Extension enhances mental health support for rural Oregonians

Several OSU Extension programs and initiatives collaborate with farmers, families and communities to implement evidence-based strategies that promote mental health and reduce substance use in rural Oregon.

Allison E. Myers, PhD, MPH, Julie Leep, Cassie Bouska | Jan 2025 | Impact story

OSU Extension updates public on avian influenza in poultry and livestock

Oregon State University Extension Service quickly recognized the importance of alerting the public about the outbreak.

Dana Sanchez, Jenifer Cruickshank, Candi Bothum | Jan 2025 | Impact story

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