Youth Development

Indigenous youths build agricultural skills through Extension partnership

The average age of agricultural producers in the United States continues to rise — increasing from 56.3 years in 2012 to 57.5 years, according to the most recent data. As older producers retire, there is a growing need ...

Mar 2024 | Impact Story

4-H Egg to Fry projects bring ecology to life in 10 Portland metro area schools

Raising salmon and trout eggs in an elementary school classroom is an effective way to enhance a child’s understanding of how vitally important their environment is for their survival, and how people can greatly influence ...

Jun 2023 | Impact Story

4-H teens learn how to prepare healthy meals and teach children how to cook

4-H is the largest out-of-school youth program in the United States and the only nationwide youth organization administered through land grant universities. In Oregon, 4-H is affiliated with Oregon State University. 4-H Youth ...

May 2023 | Impact Story

4-H livestock clinics boost skills and confidence in Lake County

In Lake County, feedback from families, volunteers and youths in the Oregon State University Extension Service 4-H Youth Development Program revealed a need for more hands-on learning. Youths wanted experiences working directly with ...

May 2023 | Impact Story

Jefferson County SNAP-Ed creates new path for nutrition education through video storytelling

The COVID-19 pandemic created major challenges for Oregon State University Extension’s nutrition educators. In Jefferson County, Extension's SNAP-Ed team had long partnered with schools to deliver lessons using storybooks and simple ...

Apr 2023 | Impact Story

Revamped Juntos program in Wasco County boosts family engagement and builds Latinx leadership

Oregon State University Extension Service’s Juntos program helps Latinx youth and their families build pathways to higher education. “Juntos,” which means “together” in Spanish, creates partnerships between families and schools ...

Apr 2023 | Impact Story

Aerospace academy inspires rural youths to explore STEM careers

n rural communities, underserved youths often face limited access to career pathways in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields due to a lack of opportunities and resources. At the same time, there is a growing ...

Mar 2023 | Impact Story