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A large plastic trashbin overflowing with garbage and discarded Christmas paper, lights, bows, etc. (iStock │ #462582085 - Allkindza)
Holidays, Home and Family, Oklahoma, Southern Region

Reduce, reuse, recycle this holiday season

Between wrapping paper, food scraps and packaging and shipping materials, household waste can increase dramatically during the holiday season. Read More

Thanksgiving Deserts at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025. (Photo by Mitchell Alcala/OSU Agriculture)
Health & Wellness, Holidays, Home and Family

Enjoy holiday traditions while managing diabetes

A man attempts to untangle a string of Christmas lights in front of an undecorated Christmas tree. (iStock │ #153787262 - MatthewSinger)
Health & Wellness, Home and Family

‘Tis the season: Tips for keeping your home safe during the holiday season



Cute Girl Refuses to Eat Broccoli. Picky Eater. (iStock │ #2149035774 - Ika Rahma)

Patience is the key as children develop healthy eating habits

OSU’s Beginning Farmer and Rancher program is designed to strategically and intentionally assist those new to farming. (Photo by Sara Moore, OSU Agriculture)

OSU’s beginning farmer and rancher program connects new producers with experience

Winter Crops School will be held Dec. 16-17 at Agricultural Hall on Oklahoma State University’s campus. (OSU Extension)

Certified crop advisor credits available at upcoming Winter Crops School

Green Bean. Gardeners can extend the fresh taste of summer by planting a fall garden now. Home garden of Nolan and Donna Scheihing. (Photo by Todd Johnson, OSU Agriculture)

Hot tips for cool-season gardening

  • By Trisha Gedon │ Oklahoma State University Extension
Protective clothing, including a long-sleeved shirt, long pants and a wide-brimmed hat are must-haves for gardeners to protect themselves from harmful UV rays. (Photo by Mitchell Alcala, OSU Agriculture)

Keep your cool in the garden

  • By Trisha Gedon │ Oklahoma State University Extension
Whether grown in the garden or purchased at the grocery store, preserving food saves money amid high consumer prices. (Photo by Mitchell Alcala, OSU Agriculture)

Avoid food waste with practical storage solutions

  • By Gail Ellis │ Oklahoma State University Extension
Oklahoma gardeners are holding out hopes of warmer, sunnier weather as water-logged soil causes issues in their gardens. (Photo by Mitchell Alcala, OSU Agriculture)

Soaklahoma – where the rain comes sweeping down the plains

  • By Trisha Gedon │ Oklahoma State University Extension
Bee Khim Chim joined the OSU Extension Soil, Water, Forage and Laboratory as its new director in January 2025. The lab receives 58,000 samples for analysis each year. (Photo by Mitchell Alcala, OSU Agriculture)

Soil, Water and Forage Laboratory offers quick, inexpensive testing for smart ag management

  • By Gail Ellis │ Oklahoma State University Extension