The purpose of the Extension Portland metro area office is to actively seek community organizations as partners to support the engagement of citizens with the University to address individual and community problems through research and teaching, and to apply the University's resources for the public good. Some of the current partners include the Oregon Food Bank, Portland State University's College of Urban Affairs, the Food Policy Council, Metro Council, the Multnomah County Commission on Children, Families, and Communities, Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland area schools, numerous state departments, etc. Some of the programs include:
The OSU Extension Sea Grant agent based in the Portland metropolitan area delivers education and outreach programs focused on aquatic ecosystem health. This topic covers issues such as habitat protection, water pollution, salmon and watershed restoration, oil spills and invasive non-native plants and animals. Aquatic Health Web site
The Master Gardener (MG) program is for people who want to learn more about horticulture and agree to volunteer time to extend gardening information to others. Master Gardeners receive over 60 hours of horticultural training and serve as volunteer staff members of OSU Extension. Washington County Master Gardeners are part of the greater Portland Metro program, which also includes Clackamas County and regional programming in Multnomah County. The Metro Portland MG program is open to residents of Washington, Clackamas, and Multnomah counties. Master Gardener Web site
Oregon Forestry Education is an outreach program of OSU's College of Forestry. OFEP's mission is to educate Oregonians about forests and forest resources and to prepare them to make informed decisions and take constructive action concerning the future of Oregon's forests. The basic OFEP workshop--Project Learning Tree--is a national natural resources curriculum that explores the role of trees and forests in our lives. Workshops are held throughout Oregon, including Portland and Oregon City. A new partnership with OMSI provides a unique opportunity to bring forestry programs into the classrooms. OFEP Web site
The Oregon Family Nutrition Program provides food stamp eligible families with the information they need to make healthy food choices and choose active lifestyles. Participants learn practical skills in dietary variety, food safety, food security, and food budgeting. Oregon Family Nutrition Program Web site
The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program is designed to assist limited resource audiences in gaining new knowledge and skills in food preparation, food storage, and food safety. EFNEP families improve their diets, make wiser food choices, and better manage their food budgets. Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program Web site
Programs are available on healthy aging, mold, safe and healthy homes, families, and consumer education. For more information:
A one stop location for energy technical assistance for local schools and local governments is available at: Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Web site
A place where you can discuss issues in a comfortable forum; meet neighbors who are interested in the community; get unbiased information; and find neighbors who will listen to your concerns and work with you to find solutions. Citizen Participation Organization Web site
A food business education start up series that will help you get your recipe to market. Food Business Education Web site
Master Watershed Stewards go through an extensive education program and then serve their communities by completing a project with assistance from OSU Extension, resource agencies or watershed councils, and becoming points of contact for their communities. Watershed Stewards Program Web site
Small farms programs provide information for the commercial small farmer as well as the small acherage landowner.
Small Farms Program Web site
Small Farms Program in Clackamas County
Many educational programs are available for the forest land owner and Christmas tree producer. Programs focus on educating non-industrial private forest owners, students and teachers; Christmas tree managers and workers; professional foresters; and the public on issues relating to the wise use and management of forest and tree resources.
Washington County
Clackamas County
Research and educational programs are available to assist nursery owners with weed and pest management.
PNW Nursery IPM Web site
Weed management in Nursery Production Web site
Ornamentals Northwest Web site
Agriculture Economics Web site
Education, information, and communications resources for berry and grape production practices, research, and marketing. Berry and Grape Network Web site
Research and education for the commercial producer of vegetables and vegetable seeds. Commercial Vegetable Production Web site
Several Web sites are available to help residents with questions on drought and emergency readiness.
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