OSU Extension Union-Baker Family & Community Health

08/14/2025

Federal policies may impact the services and supports
the Oregon Department of Human Services provides.
See below for links and QR codes for updated information.

06/06/2025

I love this reminder to eat your greens like spinach and chard. Add some beans and grains and it's even better!

Iron helps your blood carry oxygen to all parts of your body so you can move, play, and think clearly. It also keeps your muscles working and helps your body make important hormones! Iron is especially important for growing babies and small children and those who are pregnant or lactating.

You can get iron from foods like meat, beans, spinach, nuts, and cereal. 🥬 Need help eating healthy? WIC can help! Find a clinic near you: www.signupwic.com/find-a-clinic

04/22/2025

Summer EBT grocery benefits will be available towards the end of May. If you think you may be eligible please explore the information sheet below or visit https://sebt.oregon.gov

04/15/2025

Whether or not you have arthritis, these tips will make gardening more enjoyable.

With a few adaptations, people with arthritis can reap the benefits of gardening without the joint pain.

04/04/2025

We are over halfway through the Master Food Preserver class for Union and Umatilla County participants. It has been great to learn new and safe techniques to preserve fruits, vegetables and protein foods. Using the water bath canner we canned pears, apple pie filling, crushed tomatoes, tomato salsa, and pickled beets. Using the pressure canner we canned vegetable broth and chicken. We also have some Napa cabbage kimchi fermenting. Still to come are jams and fruit spreads, and practice with freezing fruits and vegetables, dehydrating foods, and smoking foods. With our cohort of MFPs currently being trained we plan to offer food preservation classes in the near future. Stay tuned!

03/07/2025

Myths about measles

03/06/2025

How long to keep frozen food for quality and safety.

If stored properly, frozen foods can last forever but taste doesn't. Save this chart and aim to freeze foods at peak quality – before the best by, freeze by, sell by, or use by date. https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/freezing-and-food-safety

03/06/2025

It's National Kidney! Learn tips for keeping your kidneys healthy.

Learn more about kidney disease

01/30/2025

Hello All! The hybrid OSU Master Food Preserver training program starts February 11th. Due to some last minute drops we now have openings for additional Union County participants.

Late applications will be considered through Monday, February 3rd. Cost $250 for this 8-week course. Virtual meetings take place on Tuesdays from 6-7:30 and will be recorded. Labs will take place on Thursdays from 5-8 at the OSU Extension office in La Grande beginning February 20th. For more information about the program visit: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/mfp/master-food-preserver-program

If you are interested please call Robin Maille at 541-963-1064.

Master Food Preserver Program Share Print Master Food Preservers are trained and certified volunteers who assist OSU Extension Service in their efforts to provide up-to-date food safety and preservation information to Oregonians. After a comprehensive, hands-on training, volunteers serve as a local....

12/17/2024

Preparedness Planning Resources in English and Spanish.