State House District 22

4-H nature journaling program connects families with nature

In 2023, the 4-H Marion County Outdoor Explorers program faced challenges such as transportation barriers, lack of funding and staff shortages. In response, Kelly Noack, 4-H Youth Development outreach coordinator in Marion County, ...

Mar 2025 | Impact Story

OSU Woodland Stick simplifies tree measurements for landowners

Professional tree measurement tools can be costly, but the OSU Woodland Stick offers an affordable, simple and user-friendly alternative. Created by the Oregon State University Forestry and Natural Resources Extension Program, this ...

Mar 2025 | Impact Story

OSU Extension Small Farms Program among nation’s best

Small-acreage farms in Oregon play a crucial role in the state's agricultural landscape. According to the 2022 Census of Agriculture, a majority of the 35,547 farms in Oregon are small acreage, meaning they are 50 acres or ...

Feb 2025 | Impact Story

OSU Extension works with partners to fight emerald ash borer

The emerald ash borer (EAB) is an invasive beetle that infests and kills ash trees. It was first detected in Oregon on June 30, 2022, in Forest Grove, marking its arrival on the West Coast. EAB poses a significant threat...

Feb 2025 | Impact Story

OSU Farm to School enhances student health and boosts local economies

Oregon State University's Farm to School and School Gardens program, housed in the Center for Resilient Agriculture & Food Systems, works across OSU Extension programs to maximize the benefits for kids, food producers and ...

Feb 2025 | Impact Story

OSU study finds market potential for smoke-impacted wines

Oregon ranks fourth in wine production in the United States, following California, Washington and New York. The state is renowned for its high-quality wines, particularly pinot noir and chardonnay, and has several distinct ...

Feb 2025 | Impact Story

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

OSU research to combat invasive pest benefits Oregon's fruit industry

Spotted wing drosophila (SWD) is a significant pest in Oregon, particularly affecting small and stone fruit crops like cherries, blueberries and raspberries. The fruit fly was first detected in Oregon around 2009 and has since ...

Feb 2025 | Impact Story

OSU Extension helps Oregon’s woodland owners manage their land

Oregon has approximately 44,000 private woodland owners who own 10 or more acres of forestland who collectively manage about 3.3 million acres of forest, according to the Oregon Forest Resources Institute. This represents a ...

Feb 2025 | Impact Story