Carter County OSU Extension

Carter County OSU Extension The Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service has been helping Oklahomans improve their lives since 1914.

We bring OSU to YOU by providing research-based information, resources, and programs to residents of Carter County in the areas of agriculture, horticulture, family consumer sciences, community nutrition, and youth development. By taking the knowledge gained from scientific research at Oklahoma State University and other land-grant colleges to the people of Oklahoma, Extension has worked to increa

se agricultural productivity and profitability; promote better family relationships, nutrition, and health; provide better community services; and encourage the development of our youth. OSU County Extension offices throughout the state put citizens in touch with research-based information from Oklahoma State University and the entire land-grant university system. This three-way county, state, and federal partnership has resulted in an effective and flexible organization -- one that is designed to meet the changing needs of the state's citizens while continuing to fulfill its historic role in improving the quality of life for all of the people of the state. In the 21st century, priority areas for Cooperative Extension efforts include:
•preserving and enhancing the positive aspects of rural and urban community life
•increasing human potential by providing educational opportunities
•protecting and sustaining the environment

The Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service, a part of OSU's Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, is proudly continuing its tradition of bringing the University to you.

We have teamed up with the Carter County Commissioners to bring all Carter County Students the "Keep Our Land Grand" Art...
08/17/2026

We have teamed up with the Carter County Commissioners to bring all Carter County Students the "Keep Our Land Grand" Art Contest.

Entries are open 9/1/26 - 10/30/26 and can be dropped off at Carter County OSU Extension Service during office hours.

This year's theme is TEAMWORK! in litter prevention.

See the post for complete rules and entry forms and call us at (580) 223-6570 with any questions!

We can't wait to see what our students create! Check out Carter County 12th grader, Wesley P.'s submission that was selected to be featured in the 2025 contest calendar!

Join us Friday, September 25 at Ardmore Southern Tech for farm transition planning workshop: https://secure.touchnet.com...
08/17/2026

Join us Friday, September 25 at Ardmore Southern Tech for farm transition planning workshop: https://secure.touchnet.com/C20271_ustores/web/store_cat.jsp?STOREID=68&CATID=904&fbclid=IwY2xjawTv6fdwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMU5VRkZRb1NqUVpjV293eFNzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeXFdcCxVA1u7C0--k84IL9b2yiKLuHX2ien3wKxy6uJwsGx_1EeC2MDs5eJ8_aem_fMj_zTuA4N-wf4OmRsbmgw

An estimated 66% of farmers and ranchers have no estate planning tools in place. Planning for what comes next can help protect the future of the farm or ranch.

This fall, OSU Extension and the Noble Research Institute are partnering to offer Farm Transition Workshops across Oklahoma. These workshops will provide producers with practical guidance, resources and ongoing support to help them start the transition planning process.
• Sept. 11 - Woodward
• Sept. 25 - Ardmore
• Oct. 16 - Claremore
• Oct. 26 - Guymon
• Oct. 28 - Lawton

Register for a workshop today!
🔗: https://okla.st/4couIhh

Kids! Don't forget to turn in your entries for the Carter County Free Fair's COLORING CONTEST! Color your page and bring...
08/13/2026

Kids! Don't forget to turn in your entries for the Carter County Free Fair's COLORING CONTEST!

Color your page and bring it to the Carter County OSU Extension Office (25 A Street NW, Ardmore) to officially enter the contest. LAST DAY TO TURN IN COLORING PAGES IS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4TH BY 4:00PM

You can get this coloring page from the fair book (call our office! 580-223-6570)

Age brackets available to participate in: (3-5 years old), (6-8 years old), and (9-12) years old. Winner in each age bracket wins 1 carnival bracelet for a free evening of rides!

Deer habitat management workshop at the Murray County Extension Office!
08/11/2026

Deer habitat management workshop at the Murray County Extension Office!

We hope you'll join us for our Deer Habitat Management Workshop on Thursday, August 20th, from 6:00pm - 8:00pm at the extension office. Dinner will be provided.

Please RSVP by August 14th by calling 580-622-3016. We look forward to seeing you there!

Home Gardening & Landscaping class, taught by our favorite local Master Gardeners!
08/10/2026

Home Gardening & Landscaping class, taught by our favorite local Master Gardeners!

Grow your gardening skills from the ground up! The climate in southern Oklahoma, especially south of the Arbuckles, is unique and unpredictable and can make gardening interesting, frustrating, and amazing. Home Gardening & Landscaping is all about how to make gardening in your southern Oklahoma garden fun and easy. Learn which plants will not only survive but thrive in your garden. Learn when the best time is to plant, where to plant so plants will do their very best, how to plant so you will have happy healthy plants, and how to take care of your landscape after planting. Learn how to work with what you have to make a lovely yard that is not only beautiful but beneficial for the environment. Enroll now! https://bit.ly/3PWc4Sk

Why are my leaves turning brown? Where did these bugs come from? Why didn't my plants produce fruit? If you've experienc...
08/07/2026

Why are my leaves turning brown? Where did these bugs come from? Why didn't my plants produce fruit?

If you've experienced these issues in your own garden, join us for a FREE, in-person class about solving fall vegetable garden problems on Tuesday, August 25th from 6:00pm - 7:00pm at the Carter County Extension Office.

For questions or to RSVP, please call us at (580) 223-6570!

🍔 Hungry at the Carter County Free Fair? We’ve got you covered! 🥧The Carter County Oklahoma Home & Community Education (...
08/05/2026

🍔 Hungry at the Carter County Free Fair? We’ve got you covered! 🥧The Carter County Oklahoma Home & Community Education (CCOHCE) Kitchen is cooking up something delicious every day of the fair! Stop by for great food, friendly faces, and community spirit.

Check out our schedule below so you don't miss your favorite local groups serving up goodness:
🗓️ OUR FAIR WEEK SCHEDULE:
Wednesday, September 9th
🕒 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
🤝 Hosted by: Triangle
Thursday, September 10th
🕒 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm
🤝 Hosted by: Dickson
Friday, September 11th
🕒 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
🤝 Hosted by: Golden Girls
Saturday, September 12th
🕒 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
🤝 Hosted by: Golden Girls

Come support our amazing CCOHCE groups, take a break from the fair excitement, and grab a bite to eat. See you at the kitchen!

07/31/2026

School is just around the corner!

Have you registered for Read an Accurate Ag Book Week?

🗓️ September 8–11

Join classrooms, clubs, and volunteers across Oklahoma as we celebrate agriculture through engaging, accurate agricultural books! Participate in your classroom or join us online each day for LIVE Zoom read-alouds featuring readers from across the state.

🎉 Register today:
🌱 https://oklahoma.agclassroom.org/
🔗 https://linktr.ee/okagclass

Registering enters you to win a Bushel of Accurate Ag Books!

We'll be giving away bushels of books to:
🍎 3 Classroom Educators
🌾 1 FFA Chapter
🍽️ 1 FCCLA Chapter
☘️ 1 4-H Club

Need help finding an accurate agriculture book? Register today for a recommended book list!

Check out accurate ag books at your local Farm Bureau office too- https://www.okfarmbureau.org/counties/

Let's inspire students with accurate agriculture stories this September!

Address

25 A Street NW, Suite 200
Ardmore, OK
73401

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+15802236570

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