OSU Extension Forester Jenna Deibel talks about how to identify when our native trees are stressed and how to help them. She discusses the typical signs of drought stress and gives some insight into how juniper has spread across Central Oregon.
Disaster Preparedness Resources from OSU Extension with Glenda Hyde
Community Educator Glenda Hyde from the OSU Extension talks about ways to prepare for disasters, fires, floods, earthquakes including caring for children and pets, planning for water and food storage, and coordinating efforts in communities. She also shares available resources to help individuals meet their needs.
Food Hero and More with Katie Ahern on the OSU Extension Connection
Katie Ahern from the OSU Extension Service talks about Food Hero and other family and community health programs for Deschutes and Crook Counties.
Gardening with Amy Jo Dettweiler on the OSU Extension Connection
Amy Jo Dettweiler is an OSU Professor and the Extension Horticulturist for the OSU Extension Service serving Deschutes, Crook, and Jefferson Counties. She talks about the unique challenges of gardening in Central Oregon
Fire Prevention and Fire-wise Landscaping with Ariel Cowan on The OSU Extension Connection
Ariel Cowan, Regional Fire Specialist for the Central Region for the OSU Extension Service, discusses fire prevention, fire-wise gardening, and the Extension Services’ homeowner workshops.
Central Oregon Forage with Gordon Jones on the OSU Extension Connection
Gordon Jones, Extension Agronomist for the OSU Extension Service, explains the role of agronomy - the agriculture science of growing crops - in Central Oregon and talks about the Central Oregon Forage Seminar.
Earthquake Preparedness with Glenda Hyde on the OSU Extension Connection
Glenda Hyde, Associate Professor at OSU and family and health agent for the OSU Deschutes County Extension Service, talks about earthquake preparedness and getting yourself and your family organized, aware, and ready for an emergency.
Wildfire Spread Prevention with Ariel Cowan on the Extension Connection
Before wildfire season gets underway, learn how to make your home and property much safer while reducing the potential for the spread of wildfire with OSU Extension Professor Ariel Cowan, Fire Specialist and Educator.
Amy Jo Detweiler for The Extension Connection
Master Gardener Amy Jo Detweiler teaches everything you want to know about pruning your trees for beautiful, healthy trees in Central Oregon.
Raising Chickens with Scott Dugan on the Extension Connection
Learn more about what's going on with the Avian Virus and how to raise your own backyard flock of laying hens more safely so you can enjoy delicious, homegrown eggs with OSU Extension Professor Scott Dugan.
Mistletoe with Dr. Jeremiah Dung on the Extension Connection
Mistletoe! With us today is Jeremiah Dung – Associate Professor, Plant Pathologist Oregon State University Department of Botany and Plant Pathology. Jeremiah is also Interim Director of the Central Oregon Agricultural Research and Extension Center.
Cattle and Land Management with Scott Dugan on the OSU Extension Connection
Guest Scott Dugan is an OSU Extension Service Educator, award-winning writer for the Extension Cattle & Land Management Service, and an in-person educator for all tri-county farm and ranch owners. He talks about all his OSU Extension department has to offer local farmers and ranchers, from the hobby farmer to the thousands-acre rancher; Scott Dugan has a lot of help for all your land and animal questions.
The 4-H Program on the OSU Extension Connection
We talked with Elizabeth Brunner, the 4-H Program Coordinator for the Deschutes County OSU Extension Service, and Holly Silvey, OSU Extension Student Intern, about the many fun and educational opportunities for youth and adults in the 4-H Program.
Wildfire Safety with Ariel Cowan on The OSU Extension Connection
Ariel Cowan, OSU Extension Regional Fire Specialist, shares pointers about how to prepare for wildfire season.
Gardening in the High Desert with Amy Jo Detweiler on the OSU Extension Connection
Amy Jo Detweiler, Professor and Community Horticulturist for the OSU Extension, manages the OSU Master Gardener program, including education for “Green Industry” professionals. Professor Detweiler provides outreach and education for backyard gardeners focusing on sustainable gardening practices, water-wise gardening, fire-wise landscaping, and backyard food production in the topic of today's show "Gardening in the High Desert."
Food Hero with Katie Ahern on the OSU Extension Connection
Katie Ahern, Family & Community Health/SNAP-Education for OSU Extension Service, tells us about the Food Hero website and publication. Food Hero is your go-to site for quick, tasty, healthy recipes and helpful tips. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, you'll find something new for your family to enjoy.
The Plant Clinic and The Oregon Bee Atlas with Toni Stephan on the OSU Extension Connection
OSU Extension Connection Toni Stephan specializes in Horticulture. Our show today focuses of The Plant Clinic and The Oregon Bee Atlas. If you love nature, this show is for you! Toni is an award-winning educator and published author of many OSU Extension Service Publications.
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Wildland Fire Prevention with Thomas Stokely on the OSU Extension Connection
Thomas Stokely from the OSU Extension Service shares his vast knowledge of forestry management and wildland fire prevention. Thomas is an interesting and informative speaker who, in this show, talks about risks, management and prevention of wildland fire and what we might expect in the near future in Oregon.