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OK-FIRE free workshops set for fall and winter

OK-FIRE is hosting a series of free workshops to help fire departments, public safety officials, emergency managers, landowners and others learn more about fire weather, fire danger and smoke dispersion products.
OK-FIRE free workshops set for fall and winter
Fight those winter blues with sunlight and fresh air

Mon, Jan 6, 2025

Seasonal depression is common in the winter, but an OSU Extension mental health specialist explains how people can work through it.

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OSU Extension reaches new audiences with AI chatbot

Wed, Dec 18, 2024

In 2024, OSU Agriculture and the Extension Foundation officially launched an artificial intelligence chatbot to reach new clients and connect with rapidly growing digital audiences.

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Breaking Bread, Building Futures: OSU Agriculture celebrates Agricultural Hall's Grand Opening and Dedication

Tue, Dec 17, 2024

OSU celebrates the grand opening of the state-of-the-art Agricultural Hall, marking a new era of innovation and collaboration in agricultural education.

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Birdfeeders are a fun teaching tool for all ages

Tue, Dec 17, 2024

Hanging birdfeeders in the landscape is a good way to provide an educational opportunity for children to learn more about birds.

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Strengthening rural Oklahoma: HPNRI-supported Extension fitness program empowers older adults

Tue, Dec 17, 2024

As people age, they face natural declines in muscle strength and bone density, increasing the risk of falls, loss of independence and reduced quality of life. But research shows that just eight weeks of resistance training can reverse these effects,

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OSU turf team drives decades of innovation

Mon, Dec 16, 2024

The Oklahoma State University turfgrass team has been continuing to improve the quality of turfgrass varieties for more than 40 years.

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Exploring education through Extension: Faculty member transforms biochemistry into fun and accessible lessons

Fri, Dec 13, 2024

When Ashley Mattison thought about her future, she knew she wanted to wear orange. A third-generation Clemson University graduate, the symbolic color brought her from the valleys of Tennessee and South Carolina to the plains of Stillwater, Oklahoma.

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Assisting when disaster hits home: OSU Extension's DART transforms crisis into recovery

Fri, Dec 13, 2024

Calves bawl while a young cowboy works quickly to move them from the burning land. A mom stands in line for donations after a tornado destroys her home. She is usually the one donating and does not know where to begin.

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