State House District 42

Master Gardener volunteers grow food, knowledge and community across Oregon

In 2024, Oregon State University Extension Service Master Gardener volunteers met Oregonians where they were. Across the state, people were looking for affordable, healthy food, practical and culturally meaningful gardening education, ...

Nov 2025 | Impact Story

OSU collaboration leads to investment in resilient food systems in Oregon

Oregon’s farmers continue to suffer losses from drought, heat waves, wildfire and other climate-related challenges. Traditional crop insurance and relief programs often don’t meet the needs of small-scale farmers who grow a wide ...

May 2025 | Impact Story

OSU Honey Bee Lab supports pollinator health, saving beekeepers millions

Honey bees are essential pollinators for crops like apples, blueberries, cherries, melons, almonds and broccoli. In the United States, they contribute an estimated $20 billion in crop pollination each year. But over the past 50 ...

May 2025 | Impact Story

Oregon IPM Center leads the way to better pest management

Pesticides are commonly used in agriculture to manage serious pest problems. But not all pesticides carry the same level of risk. Broad-spectrum pesticides can affect earthworms, birds and other beneficial species. Some can also ...

May 2025 | Impact Story

Outdoor School nurtures curiosity, connection and environmental understanding

For more than 60 years, Outdoor School has provided Oregon students with a unique opportunity to learn about science and the natural world through direct experience. What began in 1957 in Southern Oregon quickly expanded, with ...

Mar 2025 | Impact Story

OSU helps elevate Oregon’s dairy industry with innovation and education

Oregon’s dairy industry is a vital part of the state’s agricultural sector, known for its high-quality milk and dairy products. Oregon is home to nearly 140 dairy farms, many of which have been family-owned and operated for...

Mar 2025 | Impact Story

Portland teens lead, inspire and grow through 4-H Teens as Teachers

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 ...

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 Farm to School enhances student health and boosts local economies

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

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