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| Course Description (Class) | Class End Date/Time | Class Start Date/Time | Hours Per Meeting | Sunday? | Monday? | Tuesday? | Wednesday? | Thursday? | Friday? | Saturday? | In District Cost | Out of District Cost | Training On Demand | Content URL | Session Format | ||
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| OSU Master Gardener Spring Workshop | The Annual OSU Master Gardener Workshop features professional and seasoned speakers. Horticultural topics that are relevant to the area are presented. This program is sponsored by the Garfield County OSU Master Gardeners. For more information and/or to register, call OSU Extension at 580-237-1228. Cost is $35 for the Workshop. | 3 | false | false | false | false | false | false | true | $0 | $0 | false | In Class | ||||
| Farming Safety | Farming is one of the most rewarding and most hazardous industries. This training is designed for farmers, ranchers, and agricultural workers who want to reduce risks and create a safer work environment. Students will learn about common farm hazards such as machinery accidents, tractor rollovers, livestock handling, chemical exposure, and heat stress. The course also covers OSHA and agriculture safety guidelines, emergency response planning, and safe work practices for seasonal tasks. Upon completion, participants will have the knowledge and skills to recognize hazards, protect themselves and others, and keep their farm operations running safely. | 1 | false | false | false | true | false | false | false | $0 | $0 | false | In Class | ||||
| Assistance with Hay Testing | Too busy to get your hay tested? Let our Agribusiness Specialist come to your field within our District and get the hay samples for you. He will even drop the samples off at the OSU Extension office to save you time. | 2 | false | false | false | true | false | false | false | $0 | $0 | false | In Class | ||||
| Farm and Ranch Record Keeping | Learn the basics of sound record keeping needed on your Farm or Ranch today. Know the value of financial and production records that can help you make better sound financial and production decisions for your operation in the future. Get the tools you will need to help you build those records through examples of traditional record books, excel spreadsheets or apps. | 2 | false | true | false | false | false | false | false | $0 | $0 | false | In Class | ||||
| FSA Borrower Training | Autry Technology Center is certified to provide USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Borrower Training. Schedule an appointment with Kurt Mendel at kmendel@autrytech.edu for assistance with your FSA Loan Application or most any other loan/FSA questions. | 2 | false | false | true | false | false | false | false | $0 | $0 | false | In Class | ||||
| Crossroads Conference | An opportunity for farmers, ranchers, and urban food producers to learn from one another about how to successfully implement regenerative agricultural practices. Contact Meg Greski to register: meg.greski@conservation.ok.gov | 11 | false | false | true | true | false | false | false | $0 | $0 | false | In Class | ||||
| Oklahoma Hunter Education Course | This course will cover topics including firearms safety, wildlife identification, wildlife conservation and management, survival, archery, muzzleloading and hunter responsibility. Suggested arrival time at 7:45am. Students must register online at: https://www.wildlifedepartment.com/education/hunter-ed/find-hunter-ed-class | 6 | false | false | false | false | false | false | true | $0 | $0 | false | In Class | ||||
| Tax Prep for Farmers and Ranchers | Navigating taxes in agriculture requires specialized knowledge. This course is designed to help farmers and ranchers understand the unique tax rules that apply to agricultural businesses. Topics include income reporting, deductible expenses, depreciation of equipment, livestock sales, disaster-related tax provisions, and understanding Schedule F. Whether you’re filing your own taxes or working with a professional, this class will give you the tools to maximize deductions and stay compliant with current tax laws. | 2 | false | false | false | true | false | false | false | $0 | $0 | false | In Class | ||||