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OSU Extension offers proven methods for homesteaders

Wed, May 22, 2024

From baking bread to growing a garden, homesteaders can turn to OSU Extension for research-based, accurate information.

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Hollis Middle School students learn civic leadership in OSU rural development course

Thu, May 16, 2024

Twenty-one students from Hollis, Oklahoma, spent the 2023-24 academic year learning about leadership and engagement at local, county and state levels.

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OSU Ag hosts Lahoma Wheat Field Day on Friday

Mon, May 13, 2024

The Lahoma Wheat Field Day will be held this week at the Oklahoma State University North-Central Research Station in Lahoma. Producers will learn about wheat varieties, wheat breeding and pest and weed management.

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OSU welcomes students for new rural research internship

Fri, May 10, 2024

College students nationwide were recruited to participate in the Research and Extension Experience for Undergraduates Scholars program.

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Ten Rural Scholars embark on summer program to study rural issues

Fri, May 10, 2024

Students spend 10 weeks studying the top challenges of rural areas in Oklahoma.

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Extension program helps fathers learn parenting skills

Wed, May 08, 2024

Oklahoma State University Extension has a program called Strong Dads, a workshop designed to empower men with lifelong parenting knowledge, resources and friendships.

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State of Orange: A Cowboy Day of Service draws thousands of volunteers

Wed, May 08, 2024

More than 3,500 Cowboys participated in a day of service on April 13, reflecting OSU’s commitment to its land-grant mission.

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The Botanic Garden at OSU serves as a learning laboratory

Tue, May 07, 2024

The Botanic Garden at Oklahoma State University is a living laboratory for scientists at the university as well as a place for families to create memories.

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OSU Dean’s Dialogue brings ag stewardship to the forefront

Tue, May 07, 2024

Oklahoma State University Agriculture is committed to elevating discussions about agriculture and bringing agricultural issues to the forefront through the Dean’s Dialogue series. Jayson Lusk, vice president and dean of OSU Agriculture, sat down with Steven Rhines, president and chief executive officer of Noble Research Institute, on April 29 and discussed Noble’s goals and regenerative agricultural efforts.

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Education, Everywhere for Everyone: Extension celebrates 110-year anniversary

Mon, May 06, 2024

OSU Extension marks its 110th anniversary in 2024. When the federal government passed the Smith-Lever Act in 1914 to create a nationwide agricultural Extension service, OSU founded Oklahoma Cooperative Extension to teach, train and support families while advancing the state’s economy and agricultural industry.

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All ages to compete in pecan food show at Oklahoma Pecan Growers Conference

Fri, May 03, 2024

The conference will feature a pecan food show and field day.

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OSU developing AI chatbot to answer local Extension questions

Thu, May 02, 2024

A new chatbot tool will answer questions with information from cooperative Extension systems nationwide.

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