GROWING is a joint publication by Linn and Benton County OSU Extension services, and is published by the Albany Democrat Herald. GROWING is published every other month (January, March, May, July, September, and November).
OSU Linn County Extension sends out a monthly e-news. The e-news is designed to provide brief educational articles and links to provide helpful information for you, your family, and your business.
Newsletter
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Each year, OSU Linn County Extension prepares an impact report outlining the accomplishments of our various programs. We invite you to spend a few minutes looking at what your local Extension service does for you.
In 2022, an anonymous donation, combined with existing program funding, enabled a targeted focus on non-English speaking communities through outreach, educational programming and publications.
Landowners needed help learning about reforestation and getting the resources they needed, and there was a critical need for tree seedlings to replace the trees lost to the fires, especially for private landowners who have less access to large-scale nurseries.
Alicia Christiansen, Kara Baylog, Glenn Ahrens |
Mar 2023 |
Impact story
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As a result of the project, students engaged in activities that supported learning skills in reading (following instructions) writing (science journals), math (graphs and measurements), science exploration and design challenges.
Jody Einerson, Diana Camacho-Figueroa |
Feb 2023 |
Impact story
The COVID-19 pandemic added to an increased interest in Asian medicinal herbs, but a steady increase in Asian, Hawaiian and Pacific Islander populations in the Portland metro area also contributes to the rise in demand.