Extension News Archive | Oklahoma State University

Heal the Harvester: Extension partners to address mental health challenges for farmers and ranchers

Tue, Oct 26, 2021

The Heal the Harvester training program launched in October to help county Extension educators recognize and address mental health crises in rural Oklahoma.

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OSU Extension offers diabetes webinars

Mon, Oct 25, 2021

The webinar series is offered free of charge. Registration is required to receive the Zoom password.

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OSU Agriculture honors distinguished group during ceremony

Fri, Oct 22, 2021

Oklahoma State University honored a distinguished group of individuals who have brought distinctive credit to the university’s Ferguson College of Agriculture and who have demonstrated a continuing commitment to agricultural sciences and natural resources.

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Cracking the case on rural well water

Wed, Oct 20, 2021

Rural residents who rely on private well systems should regularly test their water for harmful materials or contaminants.

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OSU receives $2.6 million grant to study regenerative agriculture

Tue, Oct 19, 2021

Oklahoma State University has received more than $2.6 million to research ways to improve agricultural production while reducing environmental impacts. OSU researchers will work closely with Texas A&M AgriLife Research at Texas A&M University and other universities in the region on a five-year project funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture.

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Mobile Farmers Market helps youth learn about nutrition

Mon, Oct 18, 2021

OSU Extension's High Obesity Prevention Program aims to help lower the obesity rate by teaching youth about making healthy food choices.

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Prepare farm and ranch equipment for winter storage

Mon, Oct 18, 2021

Tips for protecting farm equipment during winter storage.

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Homeowners should gear up for fall maintenance projects

Fri, Oct 15, 2021

It's time for homeowners to tackle fall home maintenance projects.

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It pays to be cautious when living online

Fri, Oct 15, 2021

IT specialists from OSU Agriculture discuss the power of creating a strong password for online accounts and how to safely use social media.

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Spiders are scary but avoidable

Wed, Oct 13, 2021

Andrine Shufran, Oklahoma State University Extension associate specialist with the OSU Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, said human-spider interactions don't need to be stressful.

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Oklahoma 4-H’er helping close the digital divide

Mon, Oct 11, 2021

Pittsburg County 4-H'er Murphy Peterson will serve as a Tech Changemaker and will teach critical digital skills in her community.

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OSU Extension offers Halloween safety tips

Thu, Oct 07, 2021

OSU Extension offers tips to ensure a safe and fun Halloween.

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