The State
is our Campus
The Oregon State University Extension Service brings the University
to you, right in your community. Through Extension Centers in each county, our
staff and faculty work side-by-side with others in the community
to address the issues and concerns that Oregonians help identify.
A Part of the University
OSU Extension is proud of its reputation for high-quality education
based on sound University research and knowledge. All of our faculty—on
and off campus—are closely linked to the University's research
and knowledge base.
90+ Years of Service
With a long tradition of successfully serving Oregonians, OSU Extension
draws on its experience to produce and deliver dynamic, timely educational
programs that meet today's and tomorrow's challenges.
Empowering Oregonians
Traditionally a rural emphasis, OSU Extension today is a force in urban
areas as well, Extension educational programs relate to almost everything
that goes on around you:
- Community leaders in Pendleton exploring options for economic development
and diversification
- Hispanic youth in Hillsboro developing technical skills by designing
Web pages.
- Growers near Hood River using GIS technology to help identify and
treat specific needs that determine orchard health and productivity
- Private and family forest owners in Union County developing effective
forest management and stewardship plans
- Caregivers and health providers in Central Point learning how to
work better with Alzheimer patients
- Low-income families in Eugene preparing inexpensive, nutritious
meals
- Farmers in the Columbia Basin using new conservation farming and
planting methods that reduce soil erosion
- Teen mothers in Medford learning parenting skills
- Youth in Salem developing projects to sustain a health environment
- Watershed councils in Lincoln County becoming better prepared to
influence decisions that improve habitat and species recovery
- Potato growers in Klamath County applying new technologies for managing
insect and disease problems
- Voters in Tillamook making informed decisions on water quality issues
that affect them.
Volunteer Partnerships
More than 30,000 Oregonians volunteer each year to help expand Extension's
effectiveness. Training programs provide volunteers with new skills
and knowledge.
Broad Base of Support
Funding from federal, state, and county governments puts Extension
in a unique position to address a variety of issues that affect all
Oregonians.
Delivered Directly to You
Extension programs and materials are always close at hand. We reach
out to you in your county and in your home:
- Web sites, online courses, and online communities
- Computer-based learning
- Workshops, short courses, and conferences
- Demonstration projects and tours
- 4-H clubs and school enrichment programs
- Publications
- Videotapes, CDs, and DVDs
- Local newspapers, radio, and television
- Newsletters
Easy to Access
Visit our publications site to access more than 1,400 publications,
plus videos, radio spots, and news releases on nearly any topic you
can think of.
What's in it for you?
More than one-third of all Oregonians call on Extension every year
for advice or for help in learning how to do something better. If you
are interested in being a learner, a teacher, or an adviser, just contact
your nearest Extension
county office.
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