Farm First Aid classes started in 2021 and since then six classes have been taught reaching nearly 100 farm owners and employees across four different counties in North-Central Oregon.
Oregon State University Extension and community partners in Southern Oregon formed a working group to help food producers better identify and understand stress and grief related to climate change, identify strategies for greater ...
Courtney Olcott, Maud Powell |
Mar 2024 |
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The field trip program engaged 513 third grade students over three weeks. According to post-event evaluations, 80% of teachers or chaperones rated the field trips a 5 out of 5 for their students.
Carly Kristofik, Kelly Noack |
Feb 2024 |
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AgriStress HelpLine is a free, 24-hour, 7-days-a-week hotline designed for the agricultural community and their families in Oregon. If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 833-897-2474.
OSU Extension SNAP-Ed educators who participate in the field trips send the students home with resources related to their lessons so that they can share important health and well-being information with their families.
Extension recently released a collection of resources for farmers and ranchers and food production or packing plant supervisors to use in the workplace.
The community got a close-up look at Jefferson County Extension and agricultural research at Benny Bash, held at Sahalee Park in downtown Madras on Sept. 21.