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Oregon Sea Grant-Travel Oregon collaboration promotes outdoor recreation guide certification

Tourism is one of Oregon’s largest economic sectors, with guided tours playing a crucial role in the tourism and outdoor recreation industry. Guides, such as fishing guides, along with visitors and residents, significantly impact ...

Jun 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

Sea Grant Extension documents whale movements to mitigate entanglements

Entanglement in fishing gear is a major threat to whales. It can cause drowning and infections and impair their ability to swim or eat. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's 2022 West Coast Whale ...

Apr 2025 | Impact Story

Sea Grant Extension helps boaters agree on best practices for watching whales

Each year, about 20,000 gray whales migrate along the Oregon Coast. Roughly 200 remain during the summer to feed. These whales share coastal waters with whale-watching charters, recreational boaters and commercial fishers. Until ...

Mar 2025 | Impact Story

OSU program enhances fishermen’s safety and preparedness

Commercial fishing in Oregon is a hazardous occupation. Fishermen often work with heavy machinery and equipment. The wet and slippery conditions on fishing vessels increase the risk of slips, trips and falls. Long hours and ...

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

Tree School Online expands access to forest education for Oregon’s landowners

Oregon’s more than 79,000 family forest landowners manage 3.6 million acres of private forestland, contributing significant economic, ecological and social value. These landowners have diverse goals and face complex challenges in ...

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 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