State House District 22

Training and outreach improve mental health response in Oregon communities

Following the compounded crises of 2020 through 2022, Oregon saw a sharp increase in mental health challenges — including depression, anxiety, substance use and suicide. The state continues to rank near the bottom nationally for...

Apr 2023 | Impact Story

Pandemic adaptation expands food safety training for Oregon’s farm workforce

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Oregon’s agricultural operations faced heightened pressure to maintain food safety while adjusting to evolving health regulations. As an essential industry, farms remained open, but the need to protect ...

Apr 2023 | Impact Story

Microgreens classes grow national reach through online lessons and community connection

The COVID-19 pandemic forced a shift in how Oregonians accessed gardening education. In response to restrictions on in-person programming, the Oregon State University Extension Service Master Gardener program began delivering presentations...

Apr 2023 | Impact Story

Wildfire outreach expands to engage Latino communities across Oregon

Oregon State University Forestry and Natural Resources Extension Program (FNR) is working to create welcoming, engaging spaces where people can come together to learn how to prepare for wildfires. In recent years, wildfires in ...

Mar 2023 | Impact Story

Oregon State researchers develop forecast model for spotted lanternfly

The spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) is an invasive insect pest that has been spreading rapidly across the United States since its initial detection in Pennsylvania in 2014. It feeds on more than 70 plant species, ...

Sep 2025 | Impact Story

Innovative harvest system reduces labor costs and boosts competitiveness for Oregon’s blueberry industry

Oregon and Washington produce more blueberries than any other region in the world. In Oregon alone, growers harvest approximately 150 million pounds annually, with a farmgate value exceeding $120 million. A large share of this ...

Jan 2025 | Impact Story

OSU research enhances landslide hazard assessment following wildfire

Landslides, often triggered by extreme events such as heavy precipitation, wildfires and earthquakes, pose significant environmental, societal and economic risks. In the mountainous, forested terrain of the West, including Oregon, shallow...

Dec 2024 | Impact Story

New online tools simplify native bee identification in Pacific Northwest

Bees and other animal pollinators enhance the reproduction of nearly 90% of the Earth’s wild flowering plants, in addition to many food crops, and are an essential component of biodiversity. However, identifying native bees, ...

Dec 2024 | Impact Story

Organic blueberry research reshapes industry practices worldwide

In 2006, organic blueberry production was a small but growing niche in Oregon — only about 2% of the state’s 4,400 acres were certified organic. Growers faced high input costs, uncertain yield potential, and a lack of ...

May 2023 | Impact Story