Oregon State University Extension Service - Columbia County

10/22/2026

Did you feel that quake this morning? Make sure you're prepared for emergencies and yourself and your family know what to do, just in case!

https://extension.oregonstate.edu/cascadia-earthquake-preparedness

10/14/2026

Calling all North Coast Farmers! We are offering a FREE Webinar on October 15th as well as discounted 2-part short courses at 3 locations throughout November.

Reliable water access throughout the growing season is an increasing concern, even for coastal farmers. Soil moisture sensors can be a helpful tool for making management decisions related to water use and water use efficiency on farms.

By attending a short course at Astoria, Clatskanie or Tillamook, participating farms will get a chance to build a set of three (3) Watermark sensors and receive a manual sensor reader for collecting and interpreting real time soil moisture data.

Participants should plan to attend both parts 1 and 2 of the sort courses.
Course content will be the same at all locations.

Register for the webinar at beav.es/SMS101 and register for the short courses at beav.es/sen.

10/14/2026

Columbia County, check out our soil moisture workshops we are offering this fall. This is a single zoom, and a multi-course series. Register for the webinar and reach out to our office for more information.

phone: 503-397-3462
email: [email protected]

09/03/2026

Help us tailor classes and information to your specific needs and take this composting survey 🍂

Columbia County, in partnership with the Oregon State University Extension Service - Columbia County, is conducting a countywide survey to learn more about residents’ knowledge of and interest in backyard composting.

Backyard composting is a small-scale system used at home to turn yard debris and food scraps into nutrient-rich compost that can help plants and gardens grow.

Who: Columbia County residents
Survey deadline: September 17 at 5:00 p.m.
Take the survey: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/Y8JGff3ksz

Your feedback will help provide insight into our community’s needs, perspectives, and interest in backyard composting!

08/12/2026

Basic Forestry Shortcourse

Looking to build skills for caring for your trees and managing your forests? Or just need a refresher?

A Basic Forestry Shortcourse: Introduction to Woodland Management teaches landowners and land stewards the following topics in a series of 4 Thursday classes and 1 field day.

Visit our website to find more information or sign up for the course: https://beav.es/fVu

Please contact [email protected] or 503-397-3462

08/12/2026

Get your Pressure Gauge Tested at the Clatskanie Garlic Festival!

OSU Master Food Preservers will be at the Clatskanie Garlic Festival on Saturday, August 15th with a booth all about Food Preservation. Stop by to get your pressure gauge tested, check out Food Preservation Resources, or just talk Food Pres!

07/20/2026

Join OSU Extension to learn about firewise, drought tolerant landscaping!

How do you create a landscape that's both waterwise and firewise? 🌿🔥

A changing climate calls for a new approach to gardening. Learn how to choose drought-tolerant, lower fire-risk plants and design a landscape that conserves water while supporting a more resilient yard.

- July 23 | 6–7:30 p.m. PDT
- Live on Zoom

Register, https://extension.oregonstate.edu/mg/jackson/events/water-firewise-gardening.

07/20/2026

Columbia County Master Food Preservers have two more summer sessions left! Visit our website to find out more info- https://extension.oregonstate.edu/columbia/events/home-preservation-basics

Canning season is here, and preserving food safely starts with trusted advice.

Oregon State University Extension Service has expanded its statewide Food Safety and Preservation Helpline, making it easier than ever for Oregonians to get research-based answers about canning, freezing, drying, fermenting and other food preservation methods.

Whether you're preserving your first batch of jam or stocking your pantry for winter, help is just a phone call or email away.

Read more, https://extension.oregonstate.edu/news/osu-extension-expands-food-safety-preservation-helpline-canning-season.

06/23/2026

Jake Barker works as an OSU Extension Forester in Columbia, Yamhill, and Washington Counties. Shoot him an email to start a conversation about your forestry needs- [email protected]

05/27/2026