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In Malheur County we offer research-based information to strengthen communities, improve lives & manage resources wisely with programs in 4-H Youth Development, Family & Community Health, Field & Forage Crops, Livestock & Rangeland Management.

        Malheur County Extension staff and volunteers assist local residents through meetings, workshops, short courses, tours, demonstrations and publications.

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        OFFICE CLOSED- April 24-25

        The OSU Malheur County Extension office will be closed Wednesday, April 23rd and Thursday, April 24th with staff presenting at the Owyhee Dam Days. The office will reopen Friday, April 25th. Please call the office and leave a message and we will return your calls. Thank You (541) 881-1417 Read more...

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        Visitor information

        Open by appointment only.

        Hours of operation

        Mon - Fri: 8:00 am-12:00 pm, 1:00 pm-5:00 pm

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        Malheur County

        710 SW 5th Ave
        Ontario, OR 97914
        United States

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        Upcoming events

        May 20

        CS Beef Packers Industry Tour

        10:15 am - 4:30 pm MDT Kuna, ID

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        What we do

        Discover ways to learn and get involved. Here are some highlights of our activities and specialties.

        Family and Community Health

        Our Family and Community Health team partners in communities to promote healthy nutrition, food safety and security, physical activity, behavioral health and well-being, emergency preparedness, community resilience, and more.

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        Youth Activities

        4-H empowers young people with hands-on learning experiences to help them grow and thrive. By creating a safe and welcoming environment, young people develop the skills needed to make a positive impact on the world around them.

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        Farm to School and school gardens in Malheur County

        We connect the cafeteria, classroom and community so kids, farmers, and communities thrive. OSU’s research-backed farm to school activities improve economic opportunities, public health, academic achievement, youth development and ecoliteracy in every county in Oregon.

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        Malheur County Livestock & Rangeland Programs

        Animal & Rangeland Sciences

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        Malheur County Field Crops

        Extension for field crops grown in Malheur County including alfalfa, alfalfa seed, corn, wheat, dry beans, sugar beets, onions, potatoes and others.

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        News and impact

        Older adults in Malheur County build endurance and strength through exercise programs

        Nine participants completed a six-week Walk With Ease program involving thrice-weekly sessions. They transitioned seamlessly to a self-directed walking program and beginning Better Bones & Balance program.

        Barbara Brody | Apr 2024 | Impact story

        Dormant-season grazing research project reduces fine fuels in Malheur County

        Since 2018, a total of 6,500 tons of fine fuels have been removed during off-season grazing, removing biomass that would otherwise burn in a rangeland wildfire in the 23,000 acres of public lands in Malheur County.

        Sergio Arispe | Apr 2024 | Impact story

        Extension collaboration helps develop first-of-its-kind stream assessment tool

        The stream assessment tool is now in use across all sage-grouse conservation plans on private lands in Oregon, totaling over 600,000 acres.

        Vanessa Schroeder, Dustin Johnson | Apr 2024 | Impact story

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