Surviving Tough Economic Times -

Information and Publications

Oregon State University Extension Service has compiled information and links to resources such as managing between jobs, looking for work, dealing with stress and feeding your family. http://extension.oregonstate.edu/emergency/tough_times.php .

Cooperative Extension nationally has also brought together resources you will find helpful in these troubled times at www.extension.org/Financial_Crisis. This site is organized in five categories: business, family, farms & ranches, individuals and youth. 

The Oregon Extension Tough Times Initiative Task Force has produced a series of “10 things to do in tough times” idea sheets.  They are available at to following link: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/emergency/toolkit/cutting_back.php. 
The topics include:

     ·         10 Tips to Eat Well for Less
     ·         10 Tips to Lower Electric and Water Bills
     ·         10 Home Tips for Today’s Lean Times
     ·         10 Things Kids Can Do in Tough Times
     ·         10 Tips to Spend Less on Household Goods
     ·         10 Tips for Low-cost Indoor Family Fun
     ·         10 Tips for Low-cost Outdoor Family Fun

Pod Casts (audio downloads, about 10 minutes) from local faculty

• Interview with Susan Honea, Natural Resource Educator, on conserving and recycling resources at home. She provides tips that save money and the environment. "Be a consumer of experiences rather than things."   February 2009.   Part A    Part B 

• Interview with Willie Riggs, Economist & Center Director on how individuals & businesses can weather the current economic downturn. October 2008.  Listen Here. 

• Barb Templeton, Home Economist & Nutrition Instructor--Saving Money on Your Spending Plan. October 2008. Listen Here.

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