Friends of Extension

The staff and volunteers alike look forward to continuing and expanding programs that help Lane County residents lead healthy, prosperous, productive lives while strengthening the economy and sustaining our natural resources.

We're elated that Measure 20-319 appears to have passed! More than anything, we are grateful to the voters of Lane County for showing such trust in OSU Extension and its investment in our communities.

Who's ahead in Lane school board races? Check out Lane County Special Election results: Ballot measures, contested races registerguard.com/story/news/202… via @registerguard

Letter to the Editor in @registerguard - "Extend the Extension" registerguard.com/story/opinion/…

Local election results will be available at lanecounty.org/electionresults starting at 8:00 p.m. tonight, May 18. Updates will occur regularly until all ballots are processed.

Thank you to everyone who has endorsed Measure 20-319! friendsofextensionlane.org/endorsements

Here are the Official @LaneCountyGov Elections Dropsites where you can turn in your ballot today. They are due by 8 p.m. It is too late to mail your ballot. Postmarks don't count. #election #vote #extension #extensionservice @OSUExtLane

Still need to fill out your ballot? Check out this website for more information about Measure 20-319. Ballots are due tonight by 8 p.m. extension.oregonstate.edu/lane/support-f…

Find official drop boxes outside at our Bethel Branch, at our Sheldon Branch, & at the Lane County Elections office at 10th & Lincoln (a block from the Downtown Library). Plus many more around the county; see info incl. with your ballot. 2/2

Tuesday is Election Day & your vote matters! Mark your ballot & bring it to an official drop box by 8pm on May 18 (it's too late for mail now). Important issues will be decided, incl. school boards, funding, & more! 1/ 🎨Eileen Christelow's children's book, "Vote!"

Thank you, @RickDancer, for helping spread the word about Ballot Measure 20-319! Watch interview here: facebook.com/GetRealwithRic… #election #lanecounty #VoteByMay18 #Oregon #extensionservice #4h #mastergardener @BeAFoodHero @OSUExtLane #4H #forestry #smallfarms #foodpreservation

Learn more about our campaign in support of Ballot Measure 20-319 @KEZI9 @KVALnews @KMTR #election #lanecounty #oregon #extensionservice

Because of COVID -19, the Nutrition Education program in Lane County has gone fully remote. What does Helena miss most? Cooking in person with people! See our upcoming cooking and nutrition classes at extension.oregonstate.edu/lane/nutrition…. #OSUExtension #MeetExtension #LaneCounty

Check out these tips for great gardening resources from John Fischer, one of our Extension Master Gardeners!

Do you own livestock in western Oregon? Subscribe to the Extension Livestock & Forages e-newsletter! extension.oregonstate.edu/newsletter/liv… #OSUExtension #Livestock #Forages #BeefCattle #Sheep #Goats

Thank you, Tracy Berry, for featuring @OSUExtLane on Community Forum! Hear from the Extension Fire Specialist and Extension Forester about wildfire recovery and prevention. Listen here: oregonstate.app.box.com/s/42q71eznax2z… #wildfireawarenessmonth

Officials are reminding registered voters in Lane County, who have not cast their ballots yet, to submit them to official drop box sites after Wednesday. Mailed ballots sent after May 12 might not arrive in time for the May 18 Special Election: bit.ly/3bp4Pyn

The @OSUExtLane provides reliable, unbiased, research-based education and advice that strengthens local economies, sustains natural resources, and promotes healthy communities, healthy families, and healthy individuals. Vote YES on Ballot Measure 20-319 by May 18th!

Election Day is around the corner – have you returned your ballot? Ballots must be received by 8pm on 5/18. Postmarks don't count. If you can’t get it into the mail today, we recommend returning it via one of 20 Lane County Elections drop boxes listed in your ballot packet.

Return your ballot as early as possible to ensure it's received by 8pm on May 18. Postmarks do not qualify ballots. Ballots must be received by Lane County Elections or in an official drop box no later than 8pm on 5/18.