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Oregon’s Master Gardener volunteers are growing more than plants. They are growing food, knowledge and community.
In 2024, volunteers contributed more than 157,000 hours of service, answered over 41,000 gardening questions and helped grow and donate 40 tons of fresh produce.
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In 2024, volunteers contributed more than 157,000 hours of service, answered over 41,000 gardening questions and helped grow and donate 40 tons of fresh produce.
Read more: beav.es/4Vj
November 15, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Oregon’s Master Gardener volunteers are growing more than plants. They are growing food, knowledge and community.
In 2024, volunteers contributed more than 157,000 hours of service, answered over 41,000 gardening questions and helped grow and donate 40 tons of fresh produce.
Read more: beav.es/4Vj
In 2024, volunteers contributed more than 157,000 hours of service, answered over 41,000 gardening questions and helped grow and donate 40 tons of fresh produce.
Read more: beav.es/4Vj
Collaboration pays off. Local fire districts, watershed councils, county planners, OSU Extension and state partners secured an $8.7M grant to reduce wildfire risk in eastern Linn County.
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October 28, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Collaboration pays off. Local fire districts, watershed councils, county planners, OSU Extension and state partners secured an $8.7M grant to reduce wildfire risk in eastern Linn County.
Read more: beav.es/ZZj
Read more: beav.es/ZZj
Oregon State’s research forests are living laboratories that balance education, conservation, recreation and timber production. Through OSU Extension, they turn research into real-world impact and inspire stewardship statewide.
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October 14, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Oregon State’s research forests are living laboratories that balance education, conservation, recreation and timber production. Through OSU Extension, they turn research into real-world impact and inspire stewardship statewide.
Read more: beav.es/xE5
Read more: beav.es/xE5
It’s National 4-H Week, Oct. 5-11, celebrating how 4-H helps youth build confidence, adaptability and lifelong skills.
Congrats to OSU junior Tayleur Baker, a national finalist for the 2025 4-H Youth in Action Award.
Read her story: beav.es/xLU.
Congrats to OSU junior Tayleur Baker, a national finalist for the 2025 4-H Youth in Action Award.
Read her story: beav.es/xLU.
October 9, 2025 at 10:43 PM
It’s National 4-H Week, Oct. 5-11, celebrating how 4-H helps youth build confidence, adaptability and lifelong skills.
Congrats to OSU junior Tayleur Baker, a national finalist for the 2025 4-H Youth in Action Award.
Read her story: beav.es/xLU.
Congrats to OSU junior Tayleur Baker, a national finalist for the 2025 4-H Youth in Action Award.
Read her story: beav.es/xLU.
At this year’s MCAREC Field Day, growers and scientists came together to share innovations in pest management, irrigation and new pear varieties.
Oregon State University Extension and partners are helping ensure a vibrant future for the Gorge’s orchards.
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Oregon State University Extension and partners are helping ensure a vibrant future for the Gorge’s orchards.
Read more, beav.es/xX9.
October 3, 2025 at 10:49 PM
At this year’s MCAREC Field Day, growers and scientists came together to share innovations in pest management, irrigation and new pear varieties.
Oregon State University Extension and partners are helping ensure a vibrant future for the Gorge’s orchards.
Read more, beav.es/xX9.
Oregon State University Extension and partners are helping ensure a vibrant future for the Gorge’s orchards.
Read more, beav.es/xX9.
The Gather, Preserve, Store, Share initiative was created with Tribal partners to blend traditional food practices with modern food safety.
Today, 29 community educators from Grand Ronde, Warm Springs and Portland completed training and are now teaching safe preservation techniques.
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Today, 29 community educators from Grand Ronde, Warm Springs and Portland completed training and are now teaching safe preservation techniques.
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September 20, 2025 at 4:55 PM
The Gather, Preserve, Store, Share initiative was created with Tribal partners to blend traditional food practices with modern food safety.
Today, 29 community educators from Grand Ronde, Warm Springs and Portland completed training and are now teaching safe preservation techniques.
beav.es/xmw.
Today, 29 community educators from Grand Ronde, Warm Springs and Portland completed training and are now teaching safe preservation techniques.
beav.es/xmw.
KidSpirit has expanded beyond Corvallis, offering free gymnastics classes in Siletz. Hosted at the Tillicum Fitness & Recreation Center and funded by the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, the classes give kids a chance to build skills, confidence and have fun.
Read more, beav.es/xNS.
Read more, beav.es/xNS.
August 24, 2025 at 8:26 PM
KidSpirit has expanded beyond Corvallis, offering free gymnastics classes in Siletz. Hosted at the Tillicum Fitness & Recreation Center and funded by the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, the classes give kids a chance to build skills, confidence and have fun.
Read more, beav.es/xNS.
Read more, beav.es/xNS.
Mystery blueberries? Suspicious tree dieback? Fungal crime scene in your garden? The OSU Plant Clinic has been cracking plant cases since 1954.
They use microscopes, DNA tests and serious detective skills to identify the culprit and help you fight back.
Learn more, beav.es/xqd.
They use microscopes, DNA tests and serious detective skills to identify the culprit and help you fight back.
Learn more, beav.es/xqd.
Oregon State’s plant detectives protect natural landscapes, one case at a time
The OSU Plant Clinic offers expert analysis, guidance for disease control, and hands-on learning support as part of Oregon State’s larger Extension and research mission.
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August 12, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Mystery blueberries? Suspicious tree dieback? Fungal crime scene in your garden? The OSU Plant Clinic has been cracking plant cases since 1954.
They use microscopes, DNA tests and serious detective skills to identify the culprit and help you fight back.
Learn more, beav.es/xqd.
They use microscopes, DNA tests and serious detective skills to identify the culprit and help you fight back.
Learn more, beav.es/xqd.
In Crook County, OSU Extension helped launch the Green Bag program to support local food pantries and connect neighbors. Every other month, volunteers collect bags filled with nonperishable food and distribute them to organizations serving the community.
Learn more, beav.es/xSW.
Learn more, beav.es/xSW.
August 8, 2025 at 4:17 PM
In Crook County, OSU Extension helped launch the Green Bag program to support local food pantries and connect neighbors. Every other month, volunteers collect bags filled with nonperishable food and distribute them to organizations serving the community.
Learn more, beav.es/xSW.
Learn more, beav.es/xSW.
4-H continues to shine in archery. Colby Townsend of Crook County placed third in compound archery at the 2025 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships, leading the team to a 9th-place finish.
Learn more about Oregon 4-H’s strong showing, beav.es/xoF.
Learn more about Oregon 4-H’s strong showing, beav.es/xoF.
July 16, 2025 at 11:48 PM
4-H continues to shine in archery. Colby Townsend of Crook County placed third in compound archery at the 2025 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships, leading the team to a 9th-place finish.
Learn more about Oregon 4-H’s strong showing, beav.es/xoF.
Learn more about Oregon 4-H’s strong showing, beav.es/xoF.
Join OSU Extension’s Youth Outdoor Career & Leadership Summit, Aug 13-16 at OSU Corvallis. Youth ages 14-18: Explore careers, build skills and connect with mentors. Register by July 13. Scholarships available. Learn more: beav.es/xZW.
July 9, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Join OSU Extension’s Youth Outdoor Career & Leadership Summit, Aug 13-16 at OSU Corvallis. Youth ages 14-18: Explore careers, build skills and connect with mentors. Register by July 13. Scholarships available. Learn more: beav.es/xZW.
Mark your calendars. The OSU Extension Food Safety and Preservation Hotline opens on July 7. Call 800-354-7319 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. through October 10 to get expert answers to your food preservation questions.
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Learn more, beav.es/Nvq.
July 3, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Mark your calendars. The OSU Extension Food Safety and Preservation Hotline opens on July 7. Call 800-354-7319 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. through October 10 to get expert answers to your food preservation questions.
Learn more, beav.es/Nvq.
Learn more, beav.es/Nvq.
Kyah Weeber, a Philomath High senior, found her voice and creativity through 9 years in OSU Extension 4-H.
From sewing her own prom dress to earning the 2025 Future First Citizen award, her journey shows the power of youth development and community service.
Read her story: beav.es/NBG
From sewing her own prom dress to earning the 2025 Future First Citizen award, her journey shows the power of youth development and community service.
Read her story: beav.es/NBG
May 8, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Kyah Weeber, a Philomath High senior, found her voice and creativity through 9 years in OSU Extension 4-H.
From sewing her own prom dress to earning the 2025 Future First Citizen award, her journey shows the power of youth development and community service.
Read her story: beav.es/NBG
From sewing her own prom dress to earning the 2025 Future First Citizen award, her journey shows the power of youth development and community service.
Read her story: beav.es/NBG
Thank you for supporting Dam Proud Day! 842 gifts raised $260K for programs like 4-H, KidSpirit, Juntos and AgriStress Helpline.
Your generosity helps us reach more people, solve real-world challenges and create opportunities for a brighter, healthier future for all of Oregon.
#DamProudDay
Your generosity helps us reach more people, solve real-world challenges and create opportunities for a brighter, healthier future for all of Oregon.
#DamProudDay
May 1, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Thank you for supporting Dam Proud Day! 842 gifts raised $260K for programs like 4-H, KidSpirit, Juntos and AgriStress Helpline.
Your generosity helps us reach more people, solve real-world challenges and create opportunities for a brighter, healthier future for all of Oregon.
#DamProudDay
Your generosity helps us reach more people, solve real-world challenges and create opportunities for a brighter, healthier future for all of Oregon.
#DamProudDay
Dam Proud Day is almost here!
Support programs that help youth, families, farmers and students across the state. Every gift matters. Every gift moves us forward. On April 30th, join us in making a difference for Oregon communities.
Donate today, beav.es/NQ5
Support programs that help youth, families, farmers and students across the state. Every gift matters. Every gift moves us forward. On April 30th, join us in making a difference for Oregon communities.
Donate today, beav.es/NQ5
April 29, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Dam Proud Day is almost here!
Support programs that help youth, families, farmers and students across the state. Every gift matters. Every gift moves us forward. On April 30th, join us in making a difference for Oregon communities.
Donate today, beav.es/NQ5
Support programs that help youth, families, farmers and students across the state. Every gift matters. Every gift moves us forward. On April 30th, join us in making a difference for Oregon communities.
Donate today, beav.es/NQ5
"The Oregon State University Extension Service’s new leader was shaped by growing up on a farm and participating in 4-H and FFA.
“Having that background helps me approach the work … That connection to agriculture is so important,” said Kristopher Elliott.
Thanks to Capital Press and Kyle Odegard.
“Having that background helps me approach the work … That connection to agriculture is so important,” said Kristopher Elliott.
Thanks to Capital Press and Kyle Odegard.
OSU extension’s new leader brings small town roots, big time goals | Capital Press
The Oregon State University Extension Service’s new leader was shaped by growing up on a farm and participating in 4-H and FFA. “Having that background helps me approach the work. […]
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April 18, 2025 at 9:50 PM
"The Oregon State University Extension Service’s new leader was shaped by growing up on a farm and participating in 4-H and FFA.
“Having that background helps me approach the work … That connection to agriculture is so important,” said Kristopher Elliott.
Thanks to Capital Press and Kyle Odegard.
“Having that background helps me approach the work … That connection to agriculture is so important,” said Kristopher Elliott.
Thanks to Capital Press and Kyle Odegard.
Join OSU Extension on 4/10 at 10am PT for the first Oregon Youth In Focus webinar! Karen Pittman, Mary Arnold, Stephanie Malia Krauss & Belle Cantor will dig into the science of thriving & readiness in Oregon youth. Register: bit.ly/4iDfN3H
April 4, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Join OSU Extension on 4/10 at 10am PT for the first Oregon Youth In Focus webinar! Karen Pittman, Mary Arnold, Stephanie Malia Krauss & Belle Cantor will dig into the science of thriving & readiness in Oregon youth. Register: bit.ly/4iDfN3H
High school students explore plant science through hands-on internships at OSU’s NWREC.
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March 24, 2025 at 5:42 PM
High school students explore plant science through hands-on internships at OSU’s NWREC.
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Read more: beav.es/NSC.
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Delighted to experience @oregonstate.edu's work in seafood, fisheries, farms & community health during a visit to the
@osuextension.bsky.social office in Clatsop County, the Coastal Oregon Marine Experiment Station-Astoria, & the Seafood Research & Education Center. @osuagsci.bsky.social, #GoBeavs
@osuextension.bsky.social office in Clatsop County, the Coastal Oregon Marine Experiment Station-Astoria, & the Seafood Research & Education Center. @osuagsci.bsky.social, #GoBeavs
March 19, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Delighted to experience @oregonstate.edu's work in seafood, fisheries, farms & community health during a visit to the
@osuextension.bsky.social office in Clatsop County, the Coastal Oregon Marine Experiment Station-Astoria, & the Seafood Research & Education Center. @osuagsci.bsky.social, #GoBeavs
@osuextension.bsky.social office in Clatsop County, the Coastal Oregon Marine Experiment Station-Astoria, & the Seafood Research & Education Center. @osuagsci.bsky.social, #GoBeavs
The chicks have hatched! 🐣
They’ve been moved to the brooding pen, and the fluffy fun continues! Watch them settle into their new space LIVE on OSU Extension’s Hatch Cam. Don’t miss the adorable action!
Tune in now, beav.es/hatch-cam.
They’ve been moved to the brooding pen, and the fluffy fun continues! Watch them settle into their new space LIVE on OSU Extension’s Hatch Cam. Don’t miss the adorable action!
Tune in now, beav.es/hatch-cam.
March 19, 2025 at 4:04 PM
The chicks have hatched! 🐣
They’ve been moved to the brooding pen, and the fluffy fun continues! Watch them settle into their new space LIVE on OSU Extension’s Hatch Cam. Don’t miss the adorable action!
Tune in now, beav.es/hatch-cam.
They’ve been moved to the brooding pen, and the fluffy fun continues! Watch them settle into their new space LIVE on OSU Extension’s Hatch Cam. Don’t miss the adorable action!
Tune in now, beav.es/hatch-cam.
OSU Extension impacts every Oregon county! 📢 Share your story & ask legislators to support funding. Take action: beav.es/Noc
Learn about OSU’s Statewide Public Service Programs, ourimpact.oregonstate.edu.
Learn about OSU’s Statewide Public Service Programs, ourimpact.oregonstate.edu.
March 4, 2025 at 9:46 PM
OSU Extension impacts every Oregon county! 📢 Share your story & ask legislators to support funding. Take action: beav.es/Noc
Learn about OSU’s Statewide Public Service Programs, ourimpact.oregonstate.edu.
Learn about OSU’s Statewide Public Service Programs, ourimpact.oregonstate.edu.
OSU Extension is driving innovation with virtual fencing for cattle! This GPS-guided tech helps ranchers manage grazing, labor and land use.
Read more: beav.es/NZp.
Read more: beav.es/NZp.
February 27, 2025 at 6:18 PM
OSU Extension is driving innovation with virtual fencing for cattle! This GPS-guided tech helps ranchers manage grazing, labor and land use.
Read more: beav.es/NZp.
Read more: beav.es/NZp.
We welcome Hana You as the new field crops specialist for the North Willamette Valley! She works with growers in Polk, Washington and Yamhill counties, focusing on grass seed, clovers and wheat. Hana brings fresh insights and research-backed solutions to support local agriculture, beav.es/GtM.
February 19, 2025 at 10:43 PM
We welcome Hana You as the new field crops specialist for the North Willamette Valley! She works with growers in Polk, Washington and Yamhill counties, focusing on grass seed, clovers and wheat. Hana brings fresh insights and research-backed solutions to support local agriculture, beav.es/GtM.
Educating Kids Through Music: Join us as we talk to members of the Banana Slug String Band, a band that's celebrating their 40th Anniversary at the time of this posting and their journey through the years.
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Educating Kids Through Music: The Banana Slug String Band
In our journey to explore the different methods of educating kids about their food and the environment, we bring you a new way we haven't explored yet on this program: Educating kids through music!
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February 12, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Educating Kids Through Music: Join us as we talk to members of the Banana Slug String Band, a band that's celebrating their 40th Anniversary at the time of this posting and their journey through the years.
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The OSU Portland Center is featured in the Portland Metro Chamber Member Spotlight! The center is dedicated to fostering innovation, collaboration, and community engagement. Our programs and initiatives aim to empower individuals and businesses in the Portland area through education and support.
Member Spotlight: Oregon State University - Portland Metro Chamber
Meet our Chamber member, Oregon State University and Oregon State University Foundation!
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February 5, 2025 at 6:50 PM
The OSU Portland Center is featured in the Portland Metro Chamber Member Spotlight! The center is dedicated to fostering innovation, collaboration, and community engagement. Our programs and initiatives aim to empower individuals and businesses in the Portland area through education and support.