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Seed to Supper

Seed to Supper was co-created by the Oregon Food Bank and OSU Extension. Today, the program is entirely run by OSU Extension. We have pledged to maintain a focus on communities who have historically experienced disproportionate rates of hunger, including people of color, immigrants and refugees, trans and gender nonconforming communities, and single moms and caregivers.

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Food Security Resources

  • Online application for SNAP benefits (in English): SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) is a federal program that helps millions of low-income Americans put food on the table. Apply for SNAP benefits online
  • Square Foot Gardening Foundation (in English): Dedicated to educating on the importance of a plant-based diet and making nutritious food available both internationally and in low-income U.S. communities. Square Foot Gardening focuses on local resources and a simple gardening method that can be done in all types of outdoor spaces.
  • Childhood Food Insecurity - Professional & Continuing Education (in English): Childhood Food Insecurity is a free online course developed in partnership with the Childhood Hunger Initiative of Oregon covering various topics associated with child health and wellness. The course covers food access and choices, the relationship between food insecurity and health and development, along with intervention strategies in circumstances of childhood hunger. Healthcare professionals seeking continuing medical education can earn valuable CME credit by taking an optional exam following the five online modules.

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Garden to Table reaches traditionally underserved Yamhill County residents

Ninety-percent of survey respondents believed the course made a positive impact on their choice of dietary lifestyle and health overall.

Heather Stoven | Apr 2024 | Impact story

Hybrid Master Food Preservation certification diversifies volunteer program

The 2023 Master Food Preserver certification course was offered in a hybrid format to improve accessibility of the course.

Jared Hibbard-Swanson | Mar 2024 | Impact story

New ‘Library of Things’ food preservation collections benefit Eastern Oregonians

Oregon State University Extension Service faculty in Harney and Wallowa counties partnered with the nonprofit organization Libraries of Eastern Oregon to launch two “Libraries of Things” in the summer of 2023 at libraries in Joseph and Burns.

Jared Hibbard-Swanson | Mar 2024 | Impact story

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Growing School Gardens Summit Part 1 (in English)

Join Rick "on assignment" as he travels to the Growing School Gardens Summit, in San Diego California. Rick interviews a dozen people with amazing stories. This is part one of a four-part series.

Michelle Markesteyn, PhD, MSEL, Rick Sherman | Apr 2024 | Podcast episode

Bringing Learning to Life In the School Garden: Special Guest John Fisher (in English)

Join us as we interview John Fisher, from Life Lab in Santa Cruz County, California. John has dedicated his life to bringing school gardens to the forefront in the USA, and has been a main architect in the school garden movement.

Rick Sherman, Michelle Markesteyn, PhD, MSEL | Feb 2024 | Podcast episode

Childhood Food Insecurity - Professional & Continuing Education (in English)

Childhood Food Insecurity is a free online course developed in partnership with the Childhood Hunger Initiative of Oregon covering various topics associated with child health and wellness. The course covers food access and choices, the relationship between food insecurity and health and development, along with intervention strategies in circumstances of childhood hunger. Healthcare professionals seeking continuing medical education can earn valuable CME credit by taking an optional exam following the five online modules.

Anne Hoisington | Jan 2024 | Online resource

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Shannon Caplan
OSU Open Campus, Rural Community Explorer Program/Department of Human Development & Family Sciences, Assistant Professor of Practice, SNAP-Ed state team
Jared Hibbard-Swanson
Food Security and Safety Manager
Shawna Holland
Education Program Assistant 2, SNAP-Ed

Please contact me for information about nutrition, physical activity, and food scarcity in Crook County.

Lauren Kraemer
Associate Professor, Family and Community Health

Contact me with all your health and wellness questions in the Columbia River Gorge.

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