Jackson County hears OSU Extension update on Land Steward program

Apr 7, 2026

Eugene Weir of OSU Extension told the Jackson County Board of Commissioners the Land Steward program has produced more than 500 graduates, reaches around 1,500 newsletter subscribers, and is expanding to a 13‑week course with more hands‑on labs; commissioners raised questions about a vacant county forester position and funding.

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Eugene Weir, Land Steward program coordinator with the Southern Oregon Research and Extension Center at OSU Extension, told the Jackson County Board of Commissioners on April 7 that the program helps private landowners develop property management plans and access agency resources.

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