Let’s say your family in Hillsboro wants
to eat healthier meals
and you want to support local farmers
But how do you do that on a budget?
Or...
You're a grass seed farmer in rural Washington County
and you're concerned about crop insects and disease
How do you find trusted best practices?
Or …
You want to grow your own food in Tigard
But where do you start?
Who do you turn to?
Your local Extension Service, of course!
What's "Extension"?
You've probably heard of Master Gardeners and 4-H
That's Oregon State Extension!
But OSU Extension has so many more amazing programs and resources
to help people make informed decisions about real-life challenges
nurture our great state's ecosystems
and play a vital role in Oregon's communities
You see…
Our teachers, researchers, and trained volunteers
work alongside partners across Washington County
to provide educational workshops
activities and services
that meet the needs of our unique industries
natural resources and communities
And most Extension resources are free!
such as one-on-one conversations with experts
our Publications
Hotlines
Online classes
and Website
and...
our youth development clubs and activities
Sounds pretty good, doesn't it?
OSU Extension in Washington County is trusted in our community
We’re experts you can rely on
but we’re also your friends and neighbors.
We’re down at the coffee shop
swapping stories about crop yields
We’re in the schools
teaching children nutrition and exercise
We're out in nature
ensuring the health of our valuable forests and waterways
OSU Extension is serving Washington County
And we're here for you!
For more information, visit
extension.oregonstate.edu/washington
Or...
Call 503-821-1150
Oregon State University Extension Service
What can we help you learn?
Just ask!
