State House District 17

STEM at Sea connects students to marine science careers

To meet the workforce demands of the 21st century, students need immersive learning experiences in science, technology, engineering and math — especially in fast-growing sectors like marine science. "This experience really helped me...

Apr 2024 | Impact Story

Extension research educates producers on leaf removal in Oregon vineyards

Wine grape vineyards are highly susceptible to powdery mildew and botrytis bunch rot — two fungal diseases that can ruin fruit and result in unsellable wine. One proven, non-chemical method for reducing these diseases is the ...

Mar 2024 | Impact Story

Revitalized Master Food Preserver training expands access

Interest in home food preservation has surged since the COVID-19 pandemic, with Oregon ranking ninth nationally for home canning–related Google searches. Yet many Oregonians struggle to find reliable, research-based information. Oregon ...

Mar 2024 | Impact Story

OSU tools help organic farmers improve nutrient management and cut costs

Applying nitrogen fertilizer is a balancing act for farmers. Too little can limit crop yields. Too much wastes money, increases pest risk, and harms water quality. For organic and sustainable farmers, managing nitrogen is ...

Mar 2024 | Impact Story

Collaborations build wildfire resilience through Home Ignition Zone education

Wildfires play an important ecological role, but when they threaten homes and infrastructure, the consequences can be severe. Research shows that building materials, home condition and the type of vegetation within the first 100 ...

Mar 2024 | Impact Story

Mushroom Producers Network provides mentorship and resource-sharing

Interest in small-scale mushroom production is growing in the north Willamette Valley. Many new and aspiring mushroom farmers are seeking peer support, skills training and collaborative marketing opportunities to help them navigate the...

Feb 2024 | Impact Story

Oregon State leads innovation in hemp research, production and equity

Hemp has the potential to become a major agricultural commodity in Oregon and across the United States. Hemp fiber can be used in products such as clothing, construction materials and packaging. Hemp seed oil is being ...

Feb 2024 | Impact Story

Oregon Naturalists build ecological literacy and public service across Oregon

People from around the world visit Oregon to experience its natural beauty — yet many residents lack deeper ecological knowledge, like how animal, plant and insect interactions shape the state’s environments. Certified naturalists...

May 2023 | Impact Story

Pruning campaign helps thousands of gardeners cut confusion with expert guidance

Pruning is one of the most common — and most daunting — questions that gardeners bring to OSU Extension. Knowing when and how to prune can be overwhelming, and while long videos or technical guides exist, they can be ...

Apr 2023 | Impact Story

Bilingual SNAP-Ed training strengthens healthy eating practices in early childhood programs

In fall 2021, leadership at the Oregon Child Development Coalition (OCDC) identified a need to support healthy eating and positive mealtime environments across its early learning centers in Marion, Polk and Yamhill counties. They ...

Apr 2023 | Impact Story