About Extension
OSU Extension helps Oklahomans solve local issues and concerns, promote leadership
and manage resources wisely.
Extension is current and reliable.
With educators stationed across the state, we can tailor programs and offerings to
solve problems Oklahomans are facing right now, with information backed by the latest
scientific research.
Extension is useful.
Our work is geared toward solving practical, everyday problems for residents. Topics
touch the home, family, personal finances, self-run businesses, and more, offering
something for everyone.
Extension is local and personal.
Whether it's an expert set of eyes to identify what's eating your vegetables or a
speaker program customized for your community group, we're here to help with what's
important to you.
Get to know us!
Meet our OSU Extension administrative team and district directors who lead all 77
counties. OSU Extension is dedicated to improving lives and communities by offering
educational programs, services and resources to all Oklahomans.
We bring OSU to YOU.
Research
At our Stillwater campus and experiment stations throughout the state, faculty members conduct research on agriculture, natural resources, rural economies, and social issues to address the needs of Oklahomans.
Instruction
Oklahoma State uses this research to continually improve the quality and content of its undergraduate and graduate academic programs.
Extension
Through our county educators, specialists and publications we bring this research to you to promote wellness, leadership, and economic development for all Oklahomans.
Impact on OklahomaOur 2022 Extension programs helped residents solve problems, serve as community leaders, and manage resources wisely.
100,000+
VOLUNTEER HOURS
Our volunteers provide education and service to their communities through a wide variety
of Extension programs.
128,600
YOUTH PARTICIPANTS
Oklahoma 4-H helps youth in our state achieve their full potential. We help our youth
learn the life skills they need to be the leaders of tomorrow.
621,000
FACE-TO-FACE CONTACTS
Working locally and statewide to build and maintain vibrant communities, families,
leaders, and businesses.