Tulsa County OSU Extension Center

06/17/2026

SAVE THE DATE! 🌿🦌

Ready to take your deer food plots to the next level this year? Whether you're managing for hunting, improving deer nutrition, or just wanting a healthier, more productive property for wildlife—this FREE virtual workshop is for you.

📅 Tuesday, August 4, 2026
⏰ 6:30 PM (CST)
📍 Virtual via Zoom — join from anywhere (yes, even in your PJs!)

Join an OSU Extension Wildlife Specialist as they cover:
✔️ Food plot planning for deer hunting
✔️ Nutritional needs and forage selection
✔️ Site preparation and establishment
✔️ What to plant and when to plant
✔️ General food plot management
✔️ Deer range management in Oklahoma

This webinar will run approximately 1.5 hours and is completely FREE to attend.

👉 Sign up by August 1st:
https://forms.office.com/r/QGHjtVy2cD

(You can also register using the QR code on the flyer!)

📧 The Zoom link will be sent out the day before the program (August 3rd), so be sure to get registered.

Have questions? Contact County Ag Educator Hannah at 918-746-3725.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to make your food plots work harder for you and your wildlife! 🌱

06/15/2026

Awesome photos captured by OSU photographer Mitch Alcala capturing such a fun day! Stop by Tulsa Fire Department Station 66 on 11th to see their new pollinator gardens planted by Tulsa County 4-H and funded by Keep Oklahoma Beautiful & Keep Route 66 Beautiful

06/12/2026

06/09/2026

We had a BLAST last week with the 4-H on Route 66 program: watch this highlight from KOTV - News On 6 to see our pollinator gardens 7 hear about our awesome 4-H'ers!

A 13-year-old Tulsa gardener is helping celebrate the Route 66 Centennial by designing a new pollinator garden outside Fire Station 66. Through a partnership with Oklahoma 4-H and a Keep Oklahoma Beautiful grant, Nick Berry spent months researching and selecting native plants that will attract bees....

06/04/2026

Summer Produce Safety

Before You Bite: Summer Produce Safety
Nothing says summer like fresh strawberries, watermelon, tomatoes, cucumbers, and sweet corn. Whether you're shopping at a farmers market, roadside stand, grocery store, or picking produce from your own garden, fresh fruits and vegetables are a healthy choice—but they still need to be handled safely.
Many people assume produce is safe to eat straight from the package or garden. However, fruits and vegetables can carry harmful bacteria such as E. coli, Salmonella, and Listeria from soil, water, animals, or handling during harvest and transportation. Food safety experts recommend washing all produce under cool running water before eating, cutting, or cooking—even if you plan to peel it later. Soap, bleach, or commercial produce washes are NOT recommended.
This year, food safety experts are also reminding consumers to be cautious with pre-cut produce. Once fruits and vegetables are sliced, they become more vulnerable to contamination and bacterial growth. Items such as cantaloupe, leafy greens, tomatoes, and cucumbers may be safer when purchased whole and prepared at home.
Orange Cup Tips:
• Wash produce under running water before eating.
• Scrub firm produce such as melons and cucumbers with a clean produce brush.
• Use clean cutting boards and knives.
• Refrigerate cut fruits and vegetables within 2 hours.
• Keep produce separate from raw meat, poultry, and seafood.
• Stay informed about food recalls by checking FDA and USDA recall alerts regularly.
A few extra minutes spent washing and storing produce properly can help keep your family healthy all summer long!
The Bottom Line: Fresh produce is one of the best things you can put on your plate—but a quick rinse and proper storage can make it even safer.
Sources:
• U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) – Food Safety & Recalls
• Foodsafety.gov – Recalls & Outbreaks
• Food Safety Experts, Real Simple (May 2026)
• Food Safety Expert Interview, EatingWell (May 2026)

06/04/2026

New World screwworm has been confirmed in Texas, making awareness and early detection more important than ever for livestock owners, veterinarians and animal health professionals.

The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry is monitoring the situation and has information available for Oklahoma producers.
🔗: https://ag.ok.gov/new-world-screwworm-confirmed-in-texas/

Find New World screwworm resources and educational materials from OSU Extension.
🔗: https://screwworm.okstate.edu

06/04/2026

06/03/2026

🚗🌼 Kickin’ up excitement on the Mother Road! 🌼🚗

We’ve been keeping an exciting secret… and we’re FINALLY ready to share it! 🎉

County Extension Ag/4-H Educator Hannah Hough and Northeast District Ag Literacy/STEM 4-H Educator Kylie Nicholson were honored to receive a grant from Keep Oklahoma Beautiful and Keep Route 66 Beautiful and, along with a generous donation from the Oldies 'n Goodies Car Club, to create something special along Historic Route 66 during the Route 66 Centennial Celebration year! 🛣️✨

So… where are we planting roots? 🌱
Right at the historic Tulsa Fire Station 66 on Route 66!

Our Tulsa County 4-H members, volunteers, and educators are rolling up their sleeves this week to install beautiful native pollinator flower beds that will:
🐝 Support bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
🌼 Add long-lasting beauty to the station and Route 66 corridor
🌱 Be low-maintenance and environmentally friendly
❤️ Serve as a meaningful community service project

These gardens are more than flowers — they’re a hands-on learning opportunity for youth to discover horticulture, pollinators, stewardship, and the importance of giving back to the community through service, kindness, and beautification.

But we didn’t stop there… 👀

We’re turning this project into a full-throttle, fun-packed “4-H on Route 66” 2-day day camp! 🚘🌻

Campers will:
🛣️ Explore the history and culture of Route 66
🐝 Learn all about pollinators and native plants
🎨 Create Route 66 & pollinator-themed County Fair projects
🏛️ Tour the Heart of Route 66 Auto Museum in Sapulpa, OK
🌼 Help bring these pollinator gardens to life

You could say we’re putting the “petal to the metal” this summer! 🌸💨

We can’t WAIT to share the finished gardens, camp highlights, and all the memories made along the way. Stay tuned as Tulsa County 4-H cruises into a summer full of service, learning, blooms, and Route 66 fun! 🌻🚗✨

06/02/2026

Youth Livestock Judging Clinic

We are once again hosting the Northeast District Livestock Judging Clinic on June 25, 2026, at the Delaware County Fairgrounds. This will be a great day of learning the basics of livestock judging, evaluating a few classes, and learning fundamentals of giving reasons. Registration will be through Microsoft Forms (link below).

https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=HclpKknoNE6iMM34sn4ZZLPA-haaCx1IvzaEKtzdq3tUMzlIQ1ozTVk1WEpWSE5KOUM4RE1ZUzNNVS4u&route=shorturl

06/01/2026

Please enjoy the next issue of Tulsa Co. Ag News!

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