OSU Extension Service - Yamhill County

We are hiring an Office Specialist! Consider joining our Extension team. Details and application at https://.beav.es/f2F

Slug Week science!

We know many gardeners swear by crushed eggshells for keeping slugs away from plants. Unfortunately, the science just doesn’t really support it.

Research has shown that slugs are perfectly capable of crawling right over crushed eggshell barriers, even the sharp ones. As horticulturist Dr. Jeff Gillman of the University of Minnesota put it, slugs had “no problem traversing across the nasty shells.”

That doesn’t mean eggshells are useless — they can still be added to compost and they can contribute calcium to soil over time — but if you’re relying on them as your primary slug defense in a damp Oregon garden, you may be disappointed.

Sometimes gardening myths stick around because we really want them to be true. (Trust us, we get it.)

Check out the Marion County 4-H Hatch Cam! So fuzzy!!!!

2026 OSU Extension Marion County 4-H Hatch Cam Watch Live as the OSU Extension Marion County 4-H Embryology program hatches eggs in the office. Live feed started on day 21 of our Black Copper Maran Egg in...

Plant Sale countdown!!!! Join us this weekend!

https://extension.oregonstate.edu/yamhill/events/2026-plant-sale

April Updates from OSU Extension Service! - https://mailchi.mp/messages.oregonstate.edu/osu-extension-resources-for-you-11044807
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Summer intern needed! Don't wait - application closes April 24th. For more information and to apply go to https://beav.es/yam26

It’s almost time!!!

It's that time of year, again! Whether you're growing a food forest, a striking ornamental garden, or anything else in between, our volunteers are working hard to grow the best plants for our community! Join us May 2nd and 3rd for our 2026 Yamhill County Master Gardener annual plant sale...can't wait to see you there!

March into Spring: OSU Extension Updates! - https://mailchi.mp/messages.oregonstate.edu/osu-extension-resources-for-you-11044310

Yamhill County Share Print Announcements Now accepting applications for Extension's summer internships Students can have a meaningful paid service-learning experience this summer with Extension. Learn how to apply. Read more... See all announcements Hours of operation Mon - Fri: 8:00 am-4:30 pm Contact us Office:....

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Supporting youth starts with understanding them. 💙

Thanks to our friends over at Trauma informed Oregon!

Join us for a FREE Trauma-Informed Practice training designed for youth development professionals, after-school educators, and anyone working with young people in Yamhill County.

This in-person gathering will explore:
• The adolescent brain
• How adversity impacts young people
• What trauma can look like in behavior
• Practical strategies for regulation and co-regulation
• Creating environments where youth can truly thrive

📅 Wednesday, April 29
⏰ 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 2050 NE Lafayette Ave, McMinnville
🍽 Lunch provided

This is a great opportunity to connect with others in youth-serving roles while building skills that support stronger, healthier relationships with the young people we serve.

📌 Space is limited — be sure to register!

https://beav.es/YCTIO to register!