Welcome to the Custer County OSU Extension Agriculture & Rural Development web page. Our Goal is to provide science based research information along with personal hands on interaction to help assist and educate our local community.

 

Oklahoma Master Gardener Program

The Master Gardener Program is a volunteer training program conducted by University Extension designed to help county extension centers meet the demands for consumer horticulture information.  Master Gardeners take classroom training coordinated by local extension staff with the assistance of state extension specialists located at Oklahoma State University. After classroom training is completed, program participants are involved in an internship program of volunteer services coordinated by local extension centers. Volunteer service components vary widely around the state, but in all cases are educational, extension related, and represent the interests of University Extension.

 

Master Gardeners have become a vital part of Extension's ability to provide consumers with up-to-date, research-based information. Master Gardening has also become a popular volunteer activity that gives its participants a sense of community spirit, accomplishment, and intellectual stimulation.

 

Soil, Water and Forage Testing  

The OSU Soil, Water & Forage Analytical Laboratory works in conjunction with the OSU Extension. To help serve the state of Oklahoma with testing Services, each County Extension Office is set up to take samples for analysis. You are encouraged to take your sample to your local County Extension office.

 

Resources

• Want the latest information on Oklahoma weather conditions? Visit the Mesonet homepage.
• Find video news from OSU specialists, researchers and other experts on SUNUP TV.
• Find research-based information on a wide variety of topics including agriculture, economic development, family and consumer sciences, and youth development from OSU Extension Fact Sheets.