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OSU faculty member awarded volunteer service award

Jun 19, 2018

An Oklahoma State University faculty member was awarded the President's Volunteer Award, a national honor presented by Winrock International in recognition of volunteer services. Patricia Rayas-Duarte, a cereal chemist for OSU's Robert M. Kerr Food &

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Westway OHCE community service project honors veterans

Jun 18, 2018

STILLWATER, Okla. (June 8, 2018) – When members of the Westway Oklahoma Home and Community Education, Inc. group use the words jelly rolls, honey buns and layer cakes, newcomers to the group may think they're in for some tasty treats.

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Oklahoma Agritourism Field Day set for July 17

Jun 13, 2018

Anyone looking to start or expand an agritourism business or interested in diversifying a farming or ranching operation should plan to attend the first-ever Oklahoma Agritourism Field Day.

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Late alumna impacts OSU Botanic Garden with legacy gift

Jun 13, 2018

STILLWATER, Okla. (June 13, 2018) – Some call The Botanic Garden at Oklahoma State University the best-kept secret in Stillwater. Those who run the garden are hopeful a significant gift by a longtime volunteer and subsequent enhancements to the

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Be sure to optimize a horse’s water intake this summer

Jun 12, 2018

Monitoring a horse's water intake is a vital management tool all equine owners need to practice, according to OSU Cooperative Extension recommendations.

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Guarding against tick bites

Jun 11, 2018

Oklahoma families are not the only ones excited about the warmer summertime temperatures. Ticks are, too.

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When ticks bite

Jun 11, 2018

With ticks most active in the summertime, families need to know what to do if someone is bitten by the pest.

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Helping kids avoid head lice at summer camp

Jun 11, 2018

With many Oklahoma youth planning to spend parts of their summer breaks enjoying camps, clinics and conferences, families need to know how to protect against head lice.

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OSU, public libraries working together to bridge ‘digital divide’ in rural Oklahoma

Jun 6, 2018

OSU Cooperative Extension's mobile hotspots program is entering its second year, with four new Oklahoma public libraries coming on board as cooperating partners.

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Starting early in the day a key to properly handling cattle in hot weather

Jun 4, 2018

Clock management isn't just for sports. It is important for cattle producers working their herds to get up early and get to work before the daytime temperatures reach elevated levels.

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