State House District 14

Oregon grass seed growers gain from OSU research and Extension

Grass seed is commonly used to establish and maintain lawns in residential, commercial and public spaces, providing aesthetic appeal and recreational areas. It is essential for creating durable and resilient surfaces for sports ...

Feb 2025 | Impact Story

Solve Pest Problems website gives gardeners solutions

Pests and diseases are the curse of the gardener’s existence. One day, there’s a healthy cucumber; the next, it’s a moldy mess. Searching for reliable information can be frustrating, particularly for research-based knowledge ...

Feb 2025 | Impact Story

4-H shines at Oregon county fairs, where youths showcase skills and projects

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 ...

Feb 2025 | Impact Story

Virtual Canopy enhances forestry safety and sparks youths’ career interest

Oregon’s forest sector is a vital part of the state’s economy and communities. It ranks third in Oregon’s gross domestic product, producing 28% of the nation’s plywood and 16.5% of U.S. lumber. But the industry faces ...

Feb 2025 | Impact Story

OSU research vital for Oregon's nursery industry success

The nursery and greenhouse industry is the most valuable agricultural commodity in Oregon. A national leader, Oregon is the third largest nursery producing state in the United States. This prominent position is due to the state's...

Jan 2025 | Impact Story

Farm field trips reconnect Bethel students with food, farming and nutrition

Since 2016, the Bethel Farm in Eugene has served as a working educational farm for Bethel School District students and the broader community. Students at nearby Kalapuya High School helped design and build the farm and continue...

Jan 2025 | Impact Story

Juntos opens pathways to higher education and opportunity for Latino families in Oregon

Latino students make up nearly 25% of Oregon’s K–12 public school population yet face persistent barriers to college access. Nationally, only 58% of Hispanic high school completers enrolled in college immediately in 2022 and ...

Jan 2025 | Impact Story

OSU Extension 4-H babysitter training tackles Oregon's child care shortage

Families in Oregon face several challenges when it comes to finding quality child care. Because there is a significant shortage of child care slots, especially for infants and toddlers, many families struggle to find available ...

Jan 2025 | Impact Story

Women Farmer Networks build connection, confidence and careers

Across the United States, the number of women in agriculture continues to grow. According to the 2022 Census of Agriculture, 1.2 million women now make up 36.3% of all U.S. farm producers. In Oregon, that number is even ...

Jan 2025 | Impact Story

OSU study identifies optimal forest management practices for carbon sequestration

Forest managers in the Pacific Northwest face the challenge of balancing timber harvests with maximizing carbon storage. Carbon stored in forests helps offset climate change — U.S. forests absorb about 13% of the country’s ...

Jan 2025 | Impact Story