Okmulgee County OSU Extension

We are still seeing the damage from the late freeze, but check out this article about what damage in Oklahoma.

Attention private applicators! If your license expired in 2018 you have time to still get your open book test in or if you are wanting to get your private applicator license. We will be offering a private applicator session on May 25th from 6-8 pm at the Okmulgee County Fairgrounds. If you plan to attend you will need to RSVP to the county office by May 18 so we can have plenty of packets. If you wait until June 1 you will have to take this as a closed book test at a testing center. If you have a current private applicator license you will need to accumulate Continuing Education Units (CEUs) so that you do not have to take the test again in 2023. We will be offering 2 CEUs during this training on May 25th. If you have any questions call the office and remember to RSVP by May 18.

It's clear that Americans have a taste of salt, but salt plays a role in high blood pressure. Everyone, including kids, should reduce their sodium intake to less than 2,300 milligrams of sodium a day (about 1 teaspoon of salt). Adults age 51 and older, African Americans of any age, and individuals with high blood pressure, diabetes, or chronic kidney disease should further reduce their sodium intake to 1,500 mg a day. 1. Think fresh 2. Enjoy home-prepared foods 3. Fill up on ...veggies and fruits-they are naturally low in sodium 4. Choose dairy and protein foods that are lower in sodium 5. Adjust your taste buds 6. Skip the salt 7. Read the label 8. Ask for low-sodium food when you eat out 9. Pay attention to condiments 10. Boost your potassium intake See more

It is important to get up and move throughout the day! The more you move the better you will feel. Here are some good ideas to help get you moving more throughout the day! Remember to get your comments in for the drawing by tomorrow. Let us know your families favorite ways to move!

Try this yummy Strawberry-Spinach salad this holiday weekend! Your family will love it!

REGISTER NOW! Women in Agriculture and Small Business Conference : August 5-6 : Oklahoma City : Registration, https://okla.st/3gX7frJ : More information, https://okla.st/339m9TF

Try this yummy strawberry-spinach salad this Memorial day weekend! Your family will love it!

Get moving in May! Take a look at this fun way of walking! Get together and make a list of fun things to do together with your family and share them with us for a chance to win a DVD for walking indoors! Comment by Friday to get your name in the drawing! #MoveInMay

May is National Stroke Awareness Month! Stroke is the leading cause of death and serious disability nationwide and around the world - but it doesn't have to be. Here are a few things you can do to help reduce your risk of stroke. Keep your blood pressure in the normal range If you smoke, quit Keep your blood sugar in the normal range... Keep your cholesterol levels in the normal range Reduce your sodium intake Stay at a healthy weight Get active & eat healthy See more

Check out this great opportunity that Okmulgee County Farm Bureau and OSU Extension are bringing to Okmulgee County. If you are interested in attending please call the OSU Extension office or the county Farm Bureau office. We will be planning a day to offer the online course here at the office before the training on June 28.