Payne County Extensions Payne County Extensions Turning the good things of science into good things for life. The Payne County OSU Cooperative Extension Center offers information on a variety of subjects to enhance the quality of life for Payne County citizens. Educational programs are an important part of this informal adult and youth education process. Program Emphasis Extension Educators receive program recommendations and committees and organizations. Extension professionals can be found teaching in a variety of locations around the county and the classroom.
Instruction can be anywhere from a meeting room to a farm pasture.
Information Sources Unbiased research-based information form the land grant universities, the agriculture research stations, and the United States Department of Agriculture is available from the county Extension office. OSU Extension specialists are scheduled for subject matter programs through the county Extension staff. County Extension professionals update their knowledge base through in-service training as well as state and national conferences and college coursework to stay abreast of changes in technology and subject matter. Programs are available to anyone. Everyone who uses the services offered can benefit from the Extension Service.