Leflore County OSU Extension Center

08/24/2026

🌱 Our LeFlore County Master Gardener Program officially started today!

We have 12 participants who are excited to learn, grow, and give back to communities across LeFlore County.

Today, Agriculture Educator Liana Faye Palmer started program by teaching Botany and Plant Physiology, giving participants a foundation for understanding how plants grow and function.

Next week, the class will dive into plant diseases as we continue building the knowledge and skills these future Master Gardener volunteers will use to serve our communities.

We are excited for a great first year of the LeFlore County Master Gardener Program! 🌿

08/23/2026

We are so excited to officially kick off our first LeFlore County Master Gardener Program tomorrow! 🌱

Class will be from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Ag Educator Liana Faye Palmer will start the morning with program orientation before kicking off our first course topics: Botany and Plant Physiology.

We will break for lunch from 12:00–1:00 PM, so participants are welcome to bring a lunch or grab something nearby.

We have a great few months of learning, growing, and connecting ahead of us, and we are so excited to welcome our first LeFlore County Master Gardener class!

See you tomorrow! 🌿

08/20/2026

08/14/2026

We had a great turnout! It was a full house for the 2 hours we hosted our Back to School Family Resource night. We have around 35 new 4-H'ers enrolled! If you've ever thought about being a club volunteer, now is the time! Call our office at (918) 647-8231 to get more information or visit https://4h.okstate.edu/ to learn what it's all about. 🍀

08/13/2026

The 2026 LeFlore County Fall Fair Livestock Rules are now available!

Please take a few minutes to review the rules, classes, and entry information as you start getting those fair projects ready.

View the complete 2026 LeFlore County Fall Fair Rules here:
https://heyzine.com/flip-book/c42eba7f66.html

We are looking forward to a great Fall Fair!
Leflore County Junior Livestock Shows

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08/13/2026

Getting ready for the LeFlore County Fall Fair?

We’ll be offering poultry blood testing and rabbit tattooing to help our youth exhibitors get their animals ready to show!

📅 Tuesday, September 8th
⏰ 4:00–6:00 PM
📍 LeFlore County OSU Extension Office
103 N. Church St., Poteau

🐔 Poultry blood testing: $2 per bird
🐇 Rabbit tattooing: FREE

All poultry entered in the fair, except waterfowl, must have proof of a negative pullorum-typhoid test. Rabbits must have a permanent tattoo in the left ear before showing.

This is a come-and-go event, so no pre-registration is needed. Just bring your poultry or rabbits and any necessary fair paperwork.

Questions? Give Liana a call at (918) 647-8231.

08/13/2026

🍦🍀 Tonight is our Back-to-School 4-H Ice Cream Social!

Join us at the LeFlore County OSU Extension Office from 6–8 PM for a fun, come-and-go evening for families! This event is FREE and open to everyone in LeFlore County— you do not have to already be involved in 4-H to attend.

We’ll have:

🍀 4-H Enrollment– Our 4-H Educator will have laptops set up and will be ready to help families get their kids enrolled in 4-H for the new year.

🍦 Ice Cream – Build yourself a sweet treat while you’re here!

💻 Internet Safety Resources – Our FCS Educator will have information and resources for families about keeping kids safe online.

🥗 Healthy School-Night Recipes– Pick up easy, healthy recipe cards from our CNEP program to help with those busy back-to-school evenings.

🐝 Honeybee Station – Visit with our Ag Educator to taste honey, make a beeswax candle, and learn a little about honeybees and beekeeping!

📸 Back-to-School Photo Backdrop– Stop for a fun picture while you’re here!

Giveaways– We’ll also have a few fun giveaways throughout the evening!

Come grab some ice cream, explore the different stations, get your kids signed up for 4-H, and see what OSU Extension has to offer your family.

📍 LeFlore County OSU Extension Office
⏰ Tonight | Come & Go from 6–8 PM
FREE & open to everyone in LeFlore County!

08/12/2026

Don’t forget! If you need help enrolling in 4-H or just want an excuse to eat some ice cream! Swing by anytime between 6:00-8:00pm tomorrow!

Join us for the LeFlore County 4-H Enrollment Night and Ice Cream Social on Thursday, August 13, from 6:00-8:00 PM at the LeFlore County Extension Office, 103 N. Church Street in Poteau.

Whether you're new to 4-H, returning for another year, or just need help completing enrollment, we'll be available to answer questions and help you get signed up.

In addition to 4-H enrollment assistance, families can learn about other OSU Extension programs and resources available throughout the year. Our Agriculture and Family & Consumer Sciences educators will be on hand to share information, answer questions, and provide resources for youth and families.

Stop by, enjoy some ice cream, and help us kick off another great 4-H year. This is a come-and-go event, so feel free to drop in anytime between 6:00 and 8:00 PM.

08/10/2026

TIME CHANGE FOR TOMORROW!

Our Grow a Salad Bowl Fall Gardening Pop-Up has been moved to the afternoon!

Tuesday, August 11 | Come & Go from 1–3 PM
Located at the LeFlore County OSU Extension office
103 N. Church St. Poteau, OK 74953

Bring a pot or container with drainage holes, and we’ll provide the rest — potting mix, seeds, and planting instructions.

This program is FREE, and no registration is needed. Stop by, plant your own salad bowl, and take it home to enjoy fresh greens this fall!

Please help us spread the word about the time change!

Check out the comments to see the 21-day progress of the salad mix our Ag Educator, Liana, planted. It won’t be long until it’s ready to harvest!

08/10/2026

The 4-H Awards Banquet will be held on Thursday, August 27th at 6:00 PM at Cameron School.

Please RSVP by August 20th by calling the LeFlore County OSU Extension office at 918-647-8231.

We hope to see you there as we recognize our outstanding 4-H members!