Oregon State University Extension Service - Columbia County

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

05/26/2026

Catch our Master Food Preservers presenting at the Columbia Center TODAY in 40 minutes!

Join Columbia County Master Food Preservers on the 4th Tuesday if the month as they offer a presentation on a different food topic each month.
Pressure gauge testing available during the events.
View the event at this link below about the series.
https://extension.oregonstate.edu/columbia/events/home-preservation-basics

05/25/2026

The Columbia County Extension Office is Closed today, May 25, in honor of Memorial Day.

05/12/2026

Join Columbia County Master Food Preservers on the 4th Tuesday if the month as they offer a presentation on a different food topic each month.
Pressure gauge testing available during the events.
View the event at this link below about the series.
https://extension.oregonstate.edu/columbia/events/home-preservation-basics