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. During the past year, over 34,000 people attended educational programs, received information or services through personal and telephone contacts or educational newsletters. In addition, two weekly news columns written by the Extension Educators are provided to Stillwater, Perkins, Cushing and Yale newspapers and radio stations. Payne County Extension can secure trend studies, community needs assessments, and economic impact analysis for county and municipal governments, community chambers of commerce, industrial committees, and local businesses. Extension can provide information for you whether you are a city, community or rural citizen.