In recent years, global disruptions and rising grocery costs have motivated many families to seek more sustainable ways of living — starting with growing their own food. But gardening in Klamath County isn’t always easy. With...
Jun 2025 |
Impact Story
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The Echo Mountain Complex wildfire ignited in Lincoln County on Labor Day weekend in 2020, destroying about 400 homes in and around the Otis community. Hundreds of families were left displaced. Most properties were in ...
Agricultural work is among the most dangerous occupations in the United States, with farm owners and workers routinely exposed to severe traumatic injuries such as amputations, burns and crush injuries. In rural areas, the time ...
Grant County faces significant challenges with food insecurity and poverty, with 13.5% of its 7,200 residents struggling to access adequate nutrition and a child poverty rate of 21.5%. These rates are notably higher than the ...
Walk With Ease is an evidence-based physical activity program developed by the Arthritis Foundation that is proven to reduce the pain associated with arthritis, increase physical activity, decrease pain and fatigue and increase ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
A growing body of literature documents the mental health impacts of climate change on the general population, but there is little focus on agricultural populations in the United States — even though farmers may be ...
Older adults in Oregon face several health challenges, including chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, arthritis and hypertension. Many older adults have mobility challenges due to muscle weakness, joint pain and low ...