Pontotoc County OSU Extension

05/08/2026

AgricultHER registration is now open! Our annual AgricultHER conference is June 5, 2026 in Wilburton, OK. Registration is $35 and due by May 21st.

Some of the topic sessions we have planned for are:
-- Cultivating Resilience: Health & Safety for the Ag Family
-- Farm Fresh Butter Making
-- Keeping Your Herd Healthy
-- Greenhouse Management
-- Small Animal Hoof Trimming
-- Meat Safety and Handling
-- W**d ID & Management

New this year…we can now accept online registration and payments! Scan the QR Code or use the link below:

05/08/2026

Today we proudly recognize just a few of the incredible groups and organizations the Extension Service serves alongside as advisors. Through meaningful partnerships, impactful programming, and dedicated volunteer support, these collaborations play a vital role in strengthening the connection between the university and our communities. Together, we are making a difference.

05/07/2026

Did you know we also consult for lawns, gardens, and landscapes as well??

OSU Extension have Horticulture Specialists in Stillwater that also research the best lawn grass varieties for Oklahoma, diagnose sick plants, identify insects in the garden, and make recommendations on best gardening practices!

We have soil testing services as well to help your garden and lawn get the nutrients they need to thrive!

OSU Extension offices can also bring that education to Oklahoma counties! Do you have a w**d in your lawn that won't go away, or maybe a bald patch that won't fill in with grass? Are your tomatoes not setting fruit or have the squash bugs invaded the garden?

Stop by and talk to your OSU Extension office!

05/06/2026

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05/06/2026

🌾 Did you know your local OSU Extension office offers hands‑on agriculture learning and real‑world support for producers of all experience levels?

We’re here to help you grow your skills. We have Area and State Specialists skilled in research-based topics including agronomy, entomology (study of bugs), fruits and nuts, viticulture (study of grape cultivation), soil science, meat science, beef, small animal production, and many more. If you have questions, we can help you find answers!

We have many great programs as well, including:
-- Sheep/Goat Bootcamp and Cow-Calf Bootcamp
-- Forage Foundations Workshops
-- Master Cattlemen programs
-- CEU Trainings for Pesticide Applicators
-- Oklahoma Grazing School
-- Educational Workshops over various timely topics
-- and many many more!

We also provide soil, water, forage, and feed testing, plant ID, farm consultations, beginning farmer programs, and more.

We’re proud to serve our community and help Oklahoma agriculture thrive.

05/05/2026

Did you know? Family & Consumer Sciences with OSU Extension helps people build real-life skills—from cooking healthy meals to managing money and supporting strong families.

We’re proud to help Oklahomans thrive at every stage of life by bringing research-based information home to you. 💛

Come say hi & learn more during our Open House all week!! 🏡

05/04/2026

Today's Program Highlight: 4-H Youth Development

4-H is the largest youth development organization in the United States, boasting nearly 6 million members. Globally, it is recognized as one of the world's largest, with programs reaching 7 million young people in over 70 countries. It is run through a partnership with the USDA, land grant universities, and local Extension offices. In 4 H, we believe in the power of young people. We see that every child has valuable strengths and real influence to improve the world around us. Oklahoma 4-H officially began in 1909 when W.D. Bentley enrolled 50 boys into a corn club in Johnston County. Youth from all seventy-seven Oklahoma counties are involved in 4-H programs, whether in traditional 4-H clubs, school enrichment programs, or 4-H outreach. The continued success of 4-H in Oklahoma can be attributed to its dedication to young people, allowing them to look for opportunities that interest them in their own place and time, whether it be in science, computer technology, crafts, entomology, cooking, agriculture, education, animal science, writing, horticulture, leadership or community service.

05/04/2026

It's Open House Week!!

Stop by and meet your Pontotoc County OSU Extension Staff! Ask us about programs we have available for Pontotoc County!

Enter in our drawings for a Free Soil Test and (2) waived 4-H enrollments!

We have a Free Master Gardener Class this week over Vegetable Gardening!!

Stop by at the Pontotoc County OSU Extension office at 1700 North Broadway Ave, Ada, OK 74820! We'll be open during Lunch Hour too!

04/28/2026

Don't Forget this Friday, May 1st!!

Don't Forget!! We have a Free Well Water Testing program available!

Private well water is unregulated meaning well owners are responsible for testing and maintaining their household drinking water. Oklahoma State University Extension, Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering at Oklahoma State University and OWRC is partnering to host a fifteen county free well water testing event in Southeast Oklahoma.

Participants, including those who do not live in the counties, can bring their well water to any of the 15 locations to get it tested.
Learn more here: https://bit.ly/40yfBed

Bring a well water sample to any of these 15 locations to get a free water test on May, 1 2026 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Participating counties include: Atoka, Choctaw, Coal, Haskell, Hughes, Latimer, LeFlore, McCurtain, McIntosh, Okfuskee, Pittsburg, Pontotoc, Pushmataha, Seminole and Talihina. Participants do not need to live in the county to get their water tested, only well water allowed.

04/23/2026

OSU Extension is celebrating 112 years of service to Oklahoma communities! 🎉 Join us at the Pontotoc County Extension Office May 4-8 from 8a-5p (Open During Lunch) for our Open House. Come and go all week, grab a snack, register for a FREE Soil Test and (2) 2026-27 Waived 4-H Enrollment Fees! Meet our staff and learn how we support Pontotoc County! We will have in-person opportunities to learn about the Master Gardener Program and the Oklahoma Home and Community Education (OHCE) group! Contact us for questions.

📍 Location: 1700 N Broadway, Ada
📅 Save the date and bring your family and friends!

04/23/2026

Join the Master Gardener Class Wednesday, May 6 from 1:00-5:00pm for FREE during our OPEN HOUSE Event. This one time the class is open to the public to learn about vegetable gardening.

Contact Erin Hubbard, Extension Educator Ag/4-H at (580) 332-2153 to reserve your spot. Limited spaces available.

This class is located at the Pontotoc County OSU Extension Office.