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Serving the people of Atoka County with resources and services based in university research.

Cooperative Extension provides research-based resources (many free) you can use to improve your home, workplace and community. This office's programs and services are specifically designed to solve the problems county residents face. It's a service of Oklahoma State University and functions as part of a nationwide network of university extension offices dedicated to providing trustworthy public education and service.


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Services offered through Atoka County

Atoka County 4-H

 

Agriculture

 

Families and Consumers

 

Meet Your County Staff

 These folks are your direct line to Oklahoma State University, bringing research from the labs and fields to YOU.

Harold Stephens

County Extension Director | Agriculture/4-H Educator

Barbara  Elkins

Family and Consumer Sciences/4-H Educator (also serves in Pushmataha county)

Judy Elliott

Extension Administrative Support Specialist

 

NEWS

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Insect control key to successful double-crop soybean management Insect control key to successful double-crop soybean management Jun 11

Soybeans planted after wheat are vulnerable to several insect pests, but most especially defoliating caterpillars and grasshoppers.

Small horn flies can be big problem for livestock Small horn flies can be big problem for livestock Jun 10

Like a horde of fearsome movie vampires, horn flies are voracious bloodsuckers often found in association with grazing cattle.

Wet and weedy bermudagrass pastures in need of drier weather Wet and weedy bermudagrass pastures in need of drier weather Jun 8

Weed-control practices that typically would have already happened have been put off because of inclement weather.

Oklahoma crop producers may need to alter their herbicide management plans Oklahoma crop producers may need to alter their herbicide management plans Jun 7

All crops should be considered, but corn and sorghum seem to have been especially susceptible to both past and recent weather conditions.

Local Events

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Fri 7/9

1:00 p.m. Pecan Topics for July zoom - Registration link will be supplied about 3 weeks prior to meeting.

Fri 8/6

1:00 p.m. Pecan Topics for August zoom - Registration link will be supplied about 3 weeks prior to meeting.

Fri 9/10

1:00 p.m. Pecan Topics for September zoom - Registration link will be supplied about 3 weeks prior to meeting.

Fri 10/8

1:00 p.m. Pecan Topics for October zoom - Registration link will be supplied about 3 weeks prior to meeting.

Mon 10/18

8:00 a.m. OSU Meat Goat Boot Camp Ada, OK

 

Also Available Through Your County Office

 Agricultural Enterprises

Programs and information about agriculture, production and management.

Agricultural Policy EducationBeefFarm TransitionsMaster GardenersMeat Goat ProductionPoultry Waste Management EducationSmall Fruits & Nuts

Natural Resources & Environment

Programs and information about natural resources, the environment and diagnostics.

Forage & Pasture ManagementIntegrated Pest ManagementNutrient ManagementPlant Disease & Insect DiagnosticsWater Conservation & Management

Health & Nutrition Education

Programs and information about nutrition, health and safety education.

Community Nutrition Education ProgramHealthy Homes Solutions Grab'n Go ToolkitHome Food PreservationPathways to Success

Family & Community Development

Programs and information about youth, family and community development.

4-H Youth DevelopmentActive ParentingCo-Parenting for ResilienceCounty Government Training ProgramCaregiving EducationCheck and BalanceInsect AdventureUnidos Se Puede

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