State House District 43

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

Teenagers today face a variety of challenges, including navigating their educational and career paths, maintaining mental and physical health, and finding meaningful ways to contribute to their communities. Programs like the 4-H Teen ...

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 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

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

YOSÉ provides nature experiences, education for Portland-area youth

Research shows that people of color are far less likely to engage in nature-based outdoor recreation activities, with historic discrimination being a large underlying factor. People of color are three times more likely than white ...

Jan 2025 | Impact Story

OSU Open Campus personalized support steers Oregon community college students through transfer process

Research shows that while 80% of community college students intend to earn a bachelor’s degree, only 25% transfer to a four-year college within five years, and just 17% earn a bachelor’s within six years of transferring. A...

Jan 2025 | Impact Story

‘Library of Things’ food preservation collections benefit Oregonians

Food preservation is a popular hobby in Oregon, but it is also an important way that households can lower their food budget, reduce food waste and enjoy seasonal delicacies year-round. Particularly in rural areas, where grocery ...

Jan 2025 | Impact Story

OSU Extension updates public on avian influenza in poultry and livestock

When highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) was first detected in Oregon in May 2022, poultry businesses were forced to cull infected birds, backyard chicken owners worried about their flocks, and 4-H participants faced ...

Jan 2025 | Impact Story

Stinging nettle publication uplifts importance of Indigenous ‘superfood’

Stinging nettle is a plant that can sting and cause welts, but when the sting is removed a traditional “superfood” emerges. Native Indigenous peoples have gathered stinging nettles since time immemorial. They can be used ...

Dec 2024 | Impact Story