State House District 56

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

Study on serpentine soils helps southwest Oregon hemp grower cut costs without yield loss

Certain soils in southwestern Oregon pose a challenge for crop production. Known as serpentine soils, they are formed from the mineral serpentinite and contain high levels of magnesium and other metals that can restrict plant ...

Mar 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

‘Agripeneurs’ course creates regional market for local seed producers

Southern Oregon has a climate well-suited for seed production, and there are already more than a dozen farmers in the area who are selling commercial seed on contract for regional, national and international seed companies. But ...

Jul 2022 | 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

OSU Extension helps livestock producers follow stricter antibiotic rules

Antibiotics are a powerful tool against bacterial disease, but widespread use in people and animals has led some bacteria to evolve into drug‑resistant strains. Each year in the United States, more than 2.8 million ...

Jun 2024 | Impact Story