Pottawatomie County OSU Extension

10/19/2026

It's that time of year!! Everyone is cutting into those pumpkins, digging out those slimy guts AND ready to save, roast and eat up those pumpkin seeds. If you need some insight or inspiration check out this great resource from our neighbors to the East. What is your favorite way to use roasted pumpkin seeds ... Leave in the comments! 🎃🥧

Carving this weekend? Here’s an easy way to rescue those seeds! 🎃 🌱

Drop the seeds and pulp in a bowl of water and work it gently with your hands. The seeds float and the pulp sinks. Strain, rinse, dry, and you’ve got a snack!

Quadarius Whitson, our extension instructor for culinary nutrition, says pumpkin seeds go way beyond roasting. Try them in salads, oatmeal, granola, muffins, or even pesto 😋

🔗 Find more recipes here: bit.ly/De-seeding-pumpkins

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10/16/2026

🤠 Ready to take your beef cattle operation to the next level? 🤠
Registration is now OPEN for the Master Cattlemen Multi-County Program! This comprehensive educational curriculum is specifically designed to help beef cattle producers improve profitability, business management, and overall quality of life.
To become a certified Master Cattleman, participants will complete 28 hours of instruction covering core disciplines:
• 🌾 Nutrition and Management
• 🛡️ Quality Assurance and Animal Health
• 🐄 Reproduction (Cow-Calf Producers)
• 🌱 Natural Resources
• 📊 Business Planning and Management
• 📉 Marketing and Risk Management
📅 When: October 27, 2026 – June 25, 2027 (Meets every 2 weeks)
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
📍 Where: Gordon Cooper Technology Center (800 N Harvey Rd, Seminole, OK)
💰 Cost: $200 per person (Includes all class materials, snacks, and drinks!)
Spaces are limited! Secure your spot today by contacting your local county extension educator:
👉 Hughes & Seminole County: Coy McCorkle | [email protected] | (405) 379-5470
👉 Pontotoc County: Erin Hubbard | [email protected] | (580) 332-2153
👉 Pottawatomie County: Seth King | [email protected] | (405) 273-7683
(Note: Persons with disabilities who require accommodations should contact Coy McCorkle at least two weeks prior to the event.)

10/14/2026

🐂 Pottawatomie County Cattlemen’s Association Meeting! 🌾
Mark your calendars! Join us for our upcoming meeting featuring a guest speaker, important insights for your herd, and a complimentary dinner.
📅 Date: Tuesday, October 27th, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Tecumseh Alumni Center (901 N. 13th Street, Tecumseh)
🎤 Guest Speaker: Dr. Paul Beck
📋 Topic: Cattle Nutrition and Breed Back
🍽️ Dinner will be provided!
How to Register:
To help us get an accurate headcount for dinner, please register ahead of time:
📞 Call the OSU Extension office at 405-273-7683 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/The-latest-news-for-you.html?soid=1130402996985&aid=KUDzEdoU80E

10/13/2026

👻 Trick-or-Treat Your Body Right!

Before heading out for Halloween festivities, enjoy a balanced meal or snack that includes: ✅ Protein ✅ Whole grains ✅ Fruits or vegetables

Kids who eat before trick-or-treating may be less likely to overindulge on candy and can enjoy the evening with more energy.

Share a photo of your healthy Halloween creation in the comments!

10/09/2026

Prussic Acid poisoning is a serious and fatal condition affecting all cattle producers when grazing Johnsongrass or other types of Sorghum. Sudan-Sorghum Hybrids and Johnsongrass are often high in Prussic Acid and can kill a grazing cow often times quickly. We see spikes in Prussic Acid often after rains in drought conditions and after a frost. Here is a link to a recent Sunup TV show about Prussic and a link to our OSU Extension factsheet. Call the Pottawatomie County OSU Extension office to discuss testing and concerns. 405-273-7683 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4muBBlCZleg

https://extension.okstate.edu/fact-sheets/prussic-acid-poisoning

10/07/2026

🐂 Save the Date! 🐂
The Pottawatomie County Cattlemen’s Association meeting is coming up soon! Join us for an evening of great food and valuable insights to help your herd.
🗓️ When: October 27th, 2026 at 6:30 PM
📍 Where: Tecumseh Alumni Center (901 N. 13th Street, Tecumseh)
🗣️ Speaker: Dr. Paul Beck
🌾 Topic: Cattle Nutrition and Breed Back
🍽️ Bonus: Dinner is provided!
Space is limited, so don't wait to RSVP! Click the link below or call the OSU Extension office at 405-273-7683 to save your spot. See you there! 🙌https://conta.cc/4hFBtgt

10/05/2026

When the essentials are increasing (gas and food) choices and plans can change! Check out these great resources for get you started or refocused.

Do you ever get into your car to take a vacation and drive aimlessly down the highway? Does a football team enter a game without a plan to win? The need for planning is obvious. Setting goals can provide the direction to help dreams come true.
Read more at: https://bit.ly/4AmSnce

10/01/2026

Enrollment is open for the Multi-County Master Cattlemen's program!
The Master Cattlemen program is a comprehensive educational curriculum designed to enhance participants’ proficiency in beef cattle production and business management, ultimately facilitating improved profitability and quality of life for beef cattle producers. The program began in 2004 and equips participants with research-based information on all aspects of beef production, business planning, risk management and marketing.
Class Dates are October 27, 2026 to June 25, 2027, every other Tuesday from 6pm - 9pm. We will be meeting at the Gordon Cooper Technology Center in Seminole, OK. This program is open to all counties if interested.
Registration fee is $200 per person that includes class materials, snacks, and drinks.
If you have any questions or would like to sign up, you can contact Hughes, Pontotoc, Pottawatomie, and Seminole County OSU Extension offices. Call the Pottawatomie County office at 405-273-7683 to register.

09/30/2026

Concerned about Food Access in our county? Do you or a neighbor have challenges getting to the grocery store or have limited choices where you shop?

OSU Extension, Community Market of Pottawatomie County and POGO are partnering and ... We want to hear from you!
➡ Complete a 20-minute online survey.
➡ Optional entry into a drawing for one of five gift hampers valued at approximately $50 each.
➡ Opportunity to volunteer for a future community focus group (selected participants receive a $50 Amazon/Walmart gift card and lunch).
Your voice helps us gather vital feedback to create real, actionable change for families in our community.

👉 Learn more and participate here: https://okstate.az1.qualtrics.com/.../SV_6sVgNUhfbDmC14q

Participation is voluntary. For questions about the study, please contact Nila Pradhananga, PhD, at Oklahoma State University.

09/28/2026

🍎🥦We have been having so much fun learning how easy, tasty and satisfying it is to eat the "Med Way"! We still have a few spots left for this week's workshop.

✅ Right-size your portions
🫒🥑 Oil swaps for flavor and health

Register at https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/5yhBLGhDsm OR call 405-273-7683.