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Payne County OSU Extension Research-based education serving Payne County in agriculture, horticulture, 4-H, youth, family and community development. OSU is an EEO/E-Verify Employer.

🎃 Get creative with pumpkins! 🎃Payne County 4-H time is running out to register for the Pumpkin Show!You can enter decor...
10/11/2026

🎃 Get creative with pumpkins! 🎃

Payne County 4-H time is running out to register for the Pumpkin Show!

You can enter decorated, carved or painted pumpkins, pumpkin artwork, fall décor, displays and pumpkin foods!

DETAILS
📅 Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026
📍 Payne County Expo Center | McVey Arena
⏰ Check-in: 4:30–5:15 p.m.
🏆 Judging: 5:30 p.m.
💵 $2 per entry | All proceeds go to Change for Change, which benefits the Oklahoma Children's Health Foundation.
📢 Pre-register and pay by: Monday, Oct. 20, 2026!

Bring canned goods for Harvest II to benefit Our Daily Bread.

Find more information and register here: https://ag-events.okstate.edu/event/payne-county-4-h-fall-festival-pumpkin-show

🍀📣 PAYNE COUNTY 4-H MEMBERS — EXHIBIT PICKUP REMINDER! 📣🍀Did you have an exhibit at the Tulsa State Fair? It’s time to b...
10/10/2026

🍀📣 PAYNE COUNTY 4-H MEMBERS — EXHIBIT PICKUP REMINDER! 📣🍀

Did you have an exhibit at the Tulsa State Fair? It’s time to bring it home!

Please stop by the office on Monday, October 12, to pick up your Tulsa State Fair exhibits.

Don’t leave your hard work hanging around without its rightful owner! We’ll see you Monday!

Teaching young people about money starts with everyday conversations and simple experiences. Help them learn how money i...
10/10/2026

Teaching young people about money starts with everyday conversations and simple experiences. Help them learn how money is earned, saved, and spent, while teaching the difference between needs and wants.

Encourage them to set savings goals, create a simple spending plan, and make small financial decisions as they grow. Talking about real-life money choices can help young people build financial skills and confidence for the future.

Want more tips? Click here: https://www.fdic.gov/consumer-resource-center/2025-09/teaching-young-people-about-money

📺 Payne County 4-H and Stillwater FFA Take the Spotlight! 🌟Payne County 4-H member, Everly Annuschat, and Stillwater FF...
10/09/2026

📺 Payne County 4-H and Stillwater FFA Take the Spotlight! 🌟

Payne County 4-H member, Everly Annuschat, and Stillwater FFA member, Maguire Biggs, were at the Tulsa State Fair this morning and shared their project work with News 6 in Tulsa!

Jacob May and Kara Wardlaw also represented Payne County 4-H on TV-31 this morning to share their project work and opportunities offered through 4-H.

We’re proud of these young leaders for representing their programs, showcasing what they’ve been learning and doing and helping others see the impact of agricultural education and youth development.

10/09/2026

📣 Media Tip: Don’t Make Your Event a Secret! 📣

Your event isn’t a secret … unless you only post about it once.

One social media post is rarely enough to get people to stop, notice and actually attend your event. People are busy, they scroll quickly and they may not see your post the first time.

Try promoting your event multiple times with a different focus each time:
📅 Save the Date: Announce it early.
📣 The Details: Share the who, what, when and where.
⭐ Why Attend: Highlight what people will learn, experience or take home.
⏰ Last Call: Remind people as the event gets closer.
📸 Day-of: Show the event happening and create interest for the next one.

The Key: Repetition doesn't mean copying and pasting the same post. Give people a new reason to pay attention each time.

Takeaway: If your event matters, don't announce it once and hope people remember. Promote it, remind them and give them a reason to show up.

🥫 When was the last time you looked in your pantry? 🥫You know … really looked. The back corner where the mystery can of ...
10/09/2026

🥫 When was the last time you looked in your pantry? 🥫

You know … really looked. The back corner where the mystery can of something has been living since who-knows-when.

Before your next grocery trip, give your pantry, refrigerator and freezer a quick clean-out!

Below are a few tips:
🛒 SHOP YOUR KITCHEN FIRST: Take inventory of what you already have and build a few meals around those ingredients.

🥫 CHECK YOUR PANTRY: Organize older items toward the front so they get used first.

❄️ TACKLE THE FREEZER: Label those mystery containers and move older foods where you’ll actually see them.

🍽️ USE THOSE LEFTOVERS: Turn last night’s meal into tomorrow’s lunch, or freeze portions for later.

💰 SAVE MONEY + WASTE LESS: Planning meals around food you already have can help reduce unnecessary grocery purchases and food waste.

OSU Extension’s “Smart Eating: Balancing Health, Budget and Waste Reduction” offers practical tips for eating well, saving money and making the most of the food you already have.

Read it here: https://tinyurl.com/mrmzdb43

So before you head to the grocery store this week, shop your pantry, fridge and freezer first. You might be surprised by what’s already in there!

🍀 Thankful Thursday is here! 🍀Today, we’re celebrating the incredible volunteers, educators, mentors and leaders who mak...
10/08/2026

🍀 Thankful Thursday is here! 🍀

Today, we’re celebrating the incredible volunteers, educators, mentors and leaders who make Payne County 4-H stronger every day. Their encouragement, guidance and support help our youth build confidence, discover new passions and become .

Who has made a difference in your 4-H journey? Give them a shoutout in the comments!

Payne County - help support Payne County 4-H while you eat!Hit the easy button for dinner on October 26, and help suppor...
10/07/2026

Payne County - help support Payne County 4-H while you eat!

Hit the easy button for dinner on October 26, and help support Payne County 4-H while you eat!

DETAILS
📅 4–9 p.m. | Monday, October 26, 2026
📍 Hideaway Pizza | Stillwater
🍀How to support Payne County 4-H:
Simply mention “Payne County 4-H” when you check out, and a portion of your order total will go back to support our 4-H program!

Bring the family, invite your friends and let Hideaway Pizza do the cooking for you!

Eat pizza. Support 4-H. Make a difference! 🍕🍀

🧵 Looking for a fun way to spend an afternoon with someone special? 🫖Bring your grandchild, grandparent, parent, child, ...
10/07/2026

🧵 Looking for a fun way to spend an afternoon with someone special? 🫖

Bring your grandchild, grandparent, parent, child, family member or friend to our Chicken Scratch Embroidery Tea Party!

This isn’t just a craft workshop. It’s an opportunity to slow down, create something together and make memories along the way.

Organized and led by our Payne County Master Sewers, you’ll learn about the history of chicken scratch embroidery, try your hand at this traditional technique and create your own piece to take home.

Then, sit back and enjoy some tea and light refreshments together!

Details:
📅 2-5 p.m. | Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
📍 OSU Botanic Garden
💲 $20 per person
👥 All youth and adults welcome
📝 Registration and Payment Deadline: Oct. 26

Space is limited to 35 participants, so don’t wait!

Zsuite Member Registration Link:
https://4h.zsuite.org/event-registrations/65627

Non-Zsuite Member Registration Link:
https://4h.zsuite.org/external-event-registration/65627

Call 405-747-8320 or stop by the Payne County OSU Extension Office to pay the $20 programming fee.

Sometimes the best keepsakes aren’t just what you make — they’re the memories you make while making them.

🪱 Turn scraps into something your garden will love! 🌱Join the Payne County Master Gardeners for the next Tuesday Garden ...
10/07/2026

🪱 Turn scraps into something your garden will love! 🌱

Join the Payne County Master Gardeners for the next Tuesday Garden Series: Make-and-Take Vermiculture Kits!

Learn how to turn kitchen scraps into nutrient-rich compost with the help of some hardworking little garden helpers — worms!

Details:
⏰ 6 p.m.
📅 Oct. 13, 2026
📍 The Botanic Garden at OSU Education Center

Free and open to the public! No registration required.

You’ll learn the basics of vermiculture and make your own kit to take home!
Learn more here: https://tinyurl.com/nhbs42um

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