Douglas County Extension Service Oregon State University

10/14/2026

Did you miss our workshop on cover crops at the Douglas County Farmer's Co-op? That's ok! Our friends there filmed the whole workshop that you can watch for for free!

If you want to learn even more or have questions about cover crops and how they can help you meet your goals, reach out to our office!

🌱🍂 Keep Your Garden Growing with Winter Cover Crops! 🍂🌱

Did you know your garden can keep working for you even during the winter months? 🌿 Winter cover crops can help protect your soil, suppress weeds, add organic matter, and prepare your garden for a healthier spring growing season!

Want to learn more? 🌱 We've got you covered!

🎥 Watch the FULL VIDEO on our YouTube channel! Head over to -op for helpful tips and more gardening know-how!
Click to see video 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wbkz-z84H8U

Big thanks to OSU Extension Services for putting on this class!

Douglas County Farmers Co-op, Where Everyone is Welcome to Shop!
Your Local Country and Hardware Store for over 100 Years.
Visit our Website douglascountyfarmerscoop.com or Call us (541) 673-0601 .

10/13/2026

Did you know the Oregon is known world wide for Hazelnuts (Filberts if you're fancy~). 99% of the hazelnuts eaten by Americans is from Oregon! Eight counties support almost the entire country's source of hazelnuts.

Maybe you are someone already producing these important nuts or maybe you want to get involved in the industry. On Friday, October 23, 2026 we are hosting a workshop all about managing a hazelnut orchard. There are seats still open so register today!

Register here --> beav.es/YfG

10/12/2026

The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is an invasive insect that targets ash trees. They've already killed millions of trees through out North America and Europe. They were first sited in Oregon in 2022. Though they haven't made it to Douglas County, we all need to be alert.

To learn more about the EAB and other insects that damage trees, come to the Lunch and Learn workshop: Invasive Threats, Native Beetles, and Drought Stress on Friday November 13th, 2026. Registration is open and is $10 per person. Lunch comes with your registration!

Get your seat at beav.es/YAA

10/09/2026

On October 1st, we were invited to the Douglas County Farmer's Co-op to talk about Winter Cover Crops. Thank you to everyone who came (we had 20 people!) and to our friends at the Co-op!

If you're interested in learning more about cover crops and how they can be help you improve and protect your soil, please reach out!

10/09/2026

What an amazing event! We are so proud to have been able to host this at our Agricultural Learning Center this year!

10/06/2026

Are you interested in learning more about fire management on Oregon Forests? Then you may be interested in the Alder Creek Community Forest's event! Spend the day learning from experts in the field about their experiences with forest health, fuels reduction and fire resilience.

This is a great opportunity to learn more about forest ecology and how fire is an important factor on the landscape.

To learn more about the Alder Creek Community Forest, check out their website: www.aldercreek.org

10/05/2026

10/02/2026

Douglas County Commissioners Tom Kress, Chris Boice, and Tim Freeman issued a proclamation Wednesday at the weekly business meeting calling upon all citizens of Douglas County to observe October 4

10/02/2026

At Extension, our dedicated volunteers are essential to helping us carry out our mission in communities across Oregon, and we are especially proud to celebrate one of Douglas County’s own!

Chris Rusch has been named the 2026 Volunteer of the Year for the statewide Ask Extension program, an honor presented at yesterday’s Awards and Recognition Ceremony on the OSU campus.

Chris has been a Master Gardener™ volunteer since 2010 and has served Extension and her community in countless ways. Her leadership has included serving as President of the Oregon Master Gardener Association, President of our local Douglas County chapter, manager of the Douglas County Plant Clinic, and more recently as a 4-H leader for the Junior Master Gardener Club.

Through Ask Extension, Chris shares her knowledge with people throughout Oregon, answering questions submitted from across the state with thoughtful, thorough, and research-based information.

Chris’s years of leadership, service, and dedication are a wonderful example of the impact Extension volunteers make every day.

Congratulations, Chris, and thank you for all that you do for Extension and the communities we serve!
Douglas County Master Gardener Association

10/02/2026

🍀 JOIN 4-H! 🍀
Open Enrollment Begins October 1

OCTOBER 1, 2026 – FEBRUARY 26, 2027

Find your project.
Find your people.
Find your 4-H adventure!

4-H gives young people opportunities to:

🐴 Explore animals
🌱 Discover agriculture & natural resources
🎨 Get creative
🔬 Explore STEM
🍳 Learn practical skills
⭐ Develop leadership
🤝 Make friends
💡 Try something new

Learn by Doing.
Grow Your Skills.
Become Beyond Ready.

Enroll October 1 – February 26, 2027
https://extension.oregonstate.edu/4h/douglas/4-h-enrollment-club-leader-member

Oregon 4-HDouglas County Extension Service Oregon State University Douglas County 4-H Association