In support of these goals, we are pleased to offer you two series of newsletters titled Family Fun and Family Connections. Both sets complement the six learning areas in the Off to Adventure curriculum.
Each Family Fun newsletter provides an overview of a learning area, suggests enjoyable family activities, and...
4-H Adventures is an informal educational program designed for children in grades K–3. The program supports young children’s natural curiosity, enthusiasm for learning, and high energy levels by giving them an opportunity for active learning. The 4-H Adventures program encourages children to have fun, develop friendships, and learn about their...
The 4-H Shooting Sports Program strives to enable young people, their
parents, and adult volunteers to become responsible, self-directed, and productive members of society. Agents, leaders, instructors, and coaches must understand the goals and objectives of the program in order to manage or present it properly. These goals and objectives...
You have been elected to an office in your 4-H club because your fellow club members trust you to do a good job. The success of your 4-H club depends largely on how well you and your fellow officers carry out your duties. Good officers get things done correctly and...
Record for 4-H dance project. Published August 2008. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
Revised January 1984. Reprinted July 2000. Please check for active titles in the OSU Extension Service Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
The Beginning Level of food preservation is for members of any age who are just starting the project. You might spend up to 3 years in this level as you learn the basic procedures and try the different methods.
Members who have complete the Beginning and Expanding levels of the 4-H Food Preservation project are ready for the Advanced Level. There are numerous activities for you to explore.
To become a 4-H Geologist, you must be interested in the earth, its rocks and land forms, and the natural things in the outdoors. You must agree to attend 4-H meetings, cooperate with your club leader and the other members of your club, and do your best to complete your...
Geology (Geo, Geos = the earth) is a science that deals with the history of the earth and its life as recorded in the rocks. Geology utilizes the principles of physics, chemistry, astronomy, zoology, botany, and others in its studies. There are many specialties or fields of study in geology,...
This publication contains the 4-H Natural Science Project Record (4-H 303LR-a) and a complete set of specific project data sheets. In addition to the 4-H Natural Science Project Record, members may choose to use the specific data sheets with their project of choice. Please photocopy data sheets for members who...
Published July 2000. Revised February 2011. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
Research has shown that youth learn best by doing.1 Active involvement of the learner is the key. Teaching knowledge and skills by using a variety of tools and techniques will provide good learning experiences for all 4-H members. Remember that “learn by doing” is a basic concept in 4-H, and...
The Oregon State University Extension Service Master Gardener Program is a voluntary educational
program designed to meet the community’s gardening needs. This publication provides an introduction to the program and the Master Gardener position.
Meat from big game animals (such as deer, antelope, elk, moose, and bear) is a nutritious choice for family meals. You'll enjoy eating it when it's good quality and well-prepared. For best flavor, it's important to handle game carcasses carefully and to butcher and store the meat correctly. This publication...
Ripening tomatoes are a familiar sight in Pacific Northwest gardens and fields during the late summer months. Because the storage life of fresh tomatoes is limited, many households preserve them for year-round enjoyment. Home canning is one of the most popular preservation methods.
When canning tomatoes and tomato products, safe...
Published May 1982. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
Published May 1990. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
Published May 1990. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
Published May 1990. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
Published May 1990. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
When you want to talk about dairy cattle with someone, you need accurate, meaningful vocabulary words (terminology or terms) in order to understand each other. When you give a set of reasons, an accurate set of terms is just as important as it is in conversation. Also, to compare one...
Reprinted July 1992. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
Published July 2002. Reprinted February 2010. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
4-H advancement programs consist of a series of steps that provide a framework for progressive learning within a specific project area. Advancement programs encourage 4-H members to learn at their own speed based on their interests and abilities. Advancement programs are self-paced, and age- and skill-level appropriate. Advancement programs can...
Published July 2000. A more recent revision exists. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
Oregon is a wonderful state. Forested land is found in every region. It's good to know about the types of plants and land use that dominate your home state. The goals of the Oregon 4-H Forestry Project are to give factual, science-based information about forests and to give you a...
4-H Advancement programs consist of a series of steps that provide a framework for progressive learning within a specific project area. Advancement programs aid 4-H members to move at their own speed by encouraging self-learning that is based on their interests and abilities. Advancement programs are also self-paced, and age-...
Growing vegetables is a great way to learn about plants. You’ll also provide fresh produce for your family and feel a sense of accomplishment.
When you display your vegetables at a fair or exhibition, you get a chance to show the results of your efforts. You can learn more about...
4-H advancement programs consist of a series of steps that provide a framework for progressive learning within a specific project area. Advancement programs encourage 4-H members to learn at their own speed based on their interests and abilities. Advancement programs are self-paced and age- and skill-level appropriate. Advancement programs also...
Beginning the 2008 Season… It appears that the spring weather we’ve been waiting for has finally arrived! Bud break is commencing, a week or so later than 2007 due to cold weather in most of Western Oregon. With the advent of the growing season, this edition of the OSU Wine...
In this issue, our group of winegrape researchers throughout the state has comprised a summary of the statewide incidence and damage caused by Short Shoot Syndrome and mites over the past few years. Be sure to check this out as it provides some interesting information! Also, a vineyard update has...
In this August issue, we focus on the grape berry. Articles within cover topics of cluster thinning, berry ripening, harvest., and various pests that can damage berries. Also, we provide information about how to conduct vine nutrient sampling at véraison to be sure to keep up with your nutrient program....
We are happy to present a viticulture-based newsletter this quarter, focusing on some of the challenges that were apparent in vineyard management during 2010. While the Botrytis challenges are fresh in the minds of vineyard managers, Walt Mahaffee provides a summary of a replicated field trial using Botrytis sprays. Vaughn...
As the dormant season progresses towards the beginning of the 2010 vineyard season, we prepared this newsletter to focus on viticulture topics in disease management and cover cropping.
With pruning taking place across vineyards in Oregon, Dr. Jay Pscheidt reminds vineyard managers to be on alert for canker diseases. Also,...
Winter provides many opportunities for viticulture and enology programming across Oregon, the Pacific Northwest and beyond. The vines, although dormant, need pruning and the winery operations continue. This month, we’ve decided to focus on important considerations in both the vineyard and winery. An article on pruning operations by Dr. Patty...
The growing season is in full swing. As growers are busy doing canopy management in the vineyards and wine makers are preparing for the upcoming vintage, OSU faculty are working hard on their field research trials and extension programs to advance viticulture and enology research and education. We’ve been busy...
As the season progresses and all anticipate bloom, we hope you take the opportunity to read this issue. It is full of useful information on some pests of concern—both old and new—in the vineyard and winery: powdery mildew, grape rust mites, Spotted Wing Drosophila and Brettanomyces.
We include other useful...
The growing season has come to an end and everyone is feverishly trying to harvest fruit before rain and/or frost, depending on the specific vineyard location throughout the state of Oregon. Here at OSU, we’ve been busy over the past few months providing programming to growers and winemakers. During August,...
As the 2008 growing season comes to a close, we prepared this newsletter to provide information on several research projects conducted by OSU faculty and students, address frost concerns from this fall, and showcase the OSU Viticulture & Enology undergraduate program alumni. Dr. Marcus Buchanan has a synopsis of an...
As the 2009 growing season comes to a close, we prepared this newsletter to provide information on several viticulture and enology issues important to the Oregon winegrape industry. We begin with the most immediate topic of this season – wine production with Dr. James Osborne and importance of wine superstars...
Herbs are grown for three main uses: culinary (cooking), craft, and medicinal. Culinary herbs are generally used for seasoning and garnish. Herbs used for crafts are usually grown for their aromatic qualities and used to make potpourri.
Because there can be adverse health effects, the Oregon 4-H Herb Project does...
Published May 1990. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
The apple maggot is a threat to the Pacific Northwest apple and pear industry. This publication provides information on the life cycle, identification, detection, and control of the pest.