EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:

Ph.D. (2005) Animal and Poultry Science, North Carolina State University
M.S. (2001) Poultry Science, University of Arkansas
B.S.A. (1999) Animal Science, Arkansas State University

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES and DEVELOPMENT:

Member of Poultry Science Association, 1999-present
Member of Institute of Food Technologists, 2001-present
Member of Southern Poultry Science Society, 2000-present
Member of National Poultry Waste Management Committee, 2000-present
Member of USDA-CSREES Southern Region Animal Waste Management Program Team, 2005-present

Dr. Josh Payne, a native of Arkansas, grew up in the Mountain Home area raising cattle, horses, and a backyard flock of chickens on his family farm. In graduate school his studies focused on pre-harvest food safety strategies in poultry production. Specifically, he studied best management practices and predictive modeling approaches for reducing Salmonella populations both on-farm and in poultry litter. He also investigated the effects of waste management technologies on Salmonella in swine excreta.

Dr. Payne has served as Area Animal Waste Management Specialist for the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service - Oklahoma State University since 2005. Dr. Payne consults with State Specialists, other Area Extension Specialists, Extension Educators, poultry and livestock producers, litter applicators, and the general public to design, coordinate and deliver quality educational programs in the area of animal waste and environmental management. He also serves as Coordinator for the Poultry Waste Management Training Program and the Oklahoma Litter Market.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Dr. Josh B. Payne
230 W Okmulgee, Suite B
Muskogee, OK 74401
(918) 686-7800
Fax: (918) 686-7819
joshua.payne@okstate.edu

Rachel Allen is a long-time Oklahoma resident who joined the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service Northeast District in July, 2008. She is an Area Extension Secretary supporting the Area Animal Waste Management Specialist, the Area Food-Animal Quality & Health Specialist, and the Area Water Resource Specialist.

As an Area Extension Secretary, Rachel's duties include but are not limited to updating the Poultry Waste Management Training (PWMT) Database, posting information on the PWMT website and performing many other general administrative duties.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Rachel Allen
230 W Okmulgee, Suite B
Muskogee, OK 74401
(918) 686-7800
Fax: (918) 686-7819
rachel.allen@okstate.edu

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:

M.Ag. (2004) Agricultural Education, Oklahoma State University
B.S. (1994) Agricultural Education, Oklahoma State University
A.S. (1992) Agricultural Education, Eastern Oklahoma State College

MEMBERSHIP/SERVICE:

Chairman, Idabel Chamber of Commerce Agriculture Committee
Executive Director, McCurtain County Cattleman's Association
Member, Oklahoma Cattleman's Association
Member, Oklahoma and McCurtain County Farm Bureau

OKLAHOMA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE CAREER HISTORY:

2008-Present Extension Educator, Agriculture, McCurtain County
2002-2008 Extension Educator, 4-H/Youth McCurtain County
1994-1996 Extension Educator, 4-H/Youth, Dewey and Major Counties

OTHER EMPLOYMENT/INTERESTS:

1996-2002 Agriculture Education Teacher, Wright City, OK

Brad Bain is a native of McCurtain County and a 1990 graduate of Valliant High School. He is a past president of the McCurtain County 4-H and was on the State Champion 4-H Livestock Judging Team in both 1989 and 1990. Brad was on the Eastern Oklahoma State College Livestock Judging Team in 1990-91 and was on EOSC's National Champion Soils Judging Team in 1992.

Brad transferred from 4-H Educator to Agicultural Education for McCurtain County in July of 2008; however, he has been assisting with agricultural programming for several years. Brad's creative component for his Master's Degree was entitled "Survey of Producer Background and Perceptions of The Oklahoma Poultry Education Program" and was conducted in 2004. Brad currently operates a commercial cow-calf operation south of Valliant along with his wife Stacey and their two children Baler and Averie.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Brad Bain
108B N. Central Courthouse
Idabel , OK 74745
(580) 286-7558
Fax: (580) 286-7688
brad.bain@okstate.edu

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:

M.S. (1995) Animal Science, South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD
B.S. (1992) Animal Science, South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES AND DEVELOPMENT:

Junior Representative OAEAA
Member of LeFlore County Cattleman Association
Member of American Angus Association
Member of American Chianina Association

Brian Freking is originally from LeMars, IA where he grew up on a diversified livestock and crop farm. He currently lives in Cowlington, Oklahoma and raises two children. Brian is also trying to manage a cow/calf operation as a second job. He loves the experiences that farm life can teach a person and hopes it can have as profound of an impact on his kids, as it did with him.

In 1995, he moved to Poteau as a consultant for the Kerr Center for Sustainable Agriculture. His expertise is in animal nutrition and genetics, primarily with cattle from research conducted at South Dakota State University. He utilizes these degrees by consulting with local farmers to help with problem solving scenarios.

Previous experience that should be valuable to this position includes serving as a Field Technician for O.K. Farms, Inc. Brian values the relationships developed with the growers and the industry.

Brian Freking joined OSU in 2004 and is currently serving as LeFlore County Extension Educator- Agriculture/ 4-H Youth Development/ CED. He provides educational programs for both 4-H youth and producers in agriculture.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Brian Freking
Box 430
Poteau, OK 74953
(918) 647 8231
Fax: (918) 647 2735
brian.freking@okstate.edu

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:

A.S. (1981) Agriculture-Connors State College
B.S. (1982) Agri-Business-Panhandle State University
M.S. (1993) College Teaching-Northeastern State University

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/AWARDS:

USDA Honor Award, Poultry Education Group 2002
OSU Outstanding Group Award S.E. District
Drought Management Program 2000
Governors Conservation Award 1998

MEMBERSHIP/SERVICE:

Board Member, Stilwell Chamber of Commerce
Advisory Committee, Indian Capital Technology Center
Board Member, Stilwell Kiwanis Club
Adair County Cattlemen's Association Secretary
Oklahoma Association Extension Ag Agents

OKLAHOMA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE CAREER HISTORY:

January 1983 Extension 4-H Agent, Texas County
June 1984 Extension 4-H Agent, Cherokee County
September 1992 Extension Ag Agent/ CED, Cherokee County
June 1995 Extension Ag Agent/CED, Haskell County
October 1999-present Extension Ag/4-H YD/CED, Adair County

Marty grew up in Eastern Oklahoma and was very involved in the 4-H and FFA programs. Marty's love for the 4-H/FFA Livestock program makes his work for the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service something that he looks forward to each day. He especially enjoys helping area farmers and ranchers with their questions.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Marty Green
220 W. Division, Courthouse, Suite 1
Stilwell, Oklahoma 74960
(918) 696 2253
Fax: (918) 797 2137
marty.green@okstate.edu
Adair County Extension Website

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:

M.S. (est. 2006) Crop, Soil, and Environmental Science, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR.
B.S. (2001) Animal Science, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR. Minor in Agriculture Systems Technology Management and Crop, Soil, and Environmental Science

Brian Pugh grew up in a small agriculture based community north of Van Buren, Arkansas, at the foothills of the Ozarks. His family initially raised Quarter horses and Registered Simmentals, and the Simmental herd continues through today. Brian was an active 4-H and FFA officer and member, and attended numerous cattle shows in his 10 year 4-H career. He worked with friends and neighbors as a youth on their dairy, beef and poultry operations. However, he contributes his true love for agriculture and Extension to his family.

His father was born and raised in Haskell County Oklahoma, and after receiving a degree from OSU began a career with Extension in Arkansas that lasted 7 years before taking a job with Farmland Industries (now Land O'Lakes) as Feed Sales Manager. It was through Extension that his father and mother met; however, his mother continued on with Extension for a 33 year career.

Brian improved his wide-based agriculture knowledge as an undergraduate by working towards two minors as well as his animal science degree. During graduate school, Brian studied in Soil Fertility, dealing with both Macro and Micronutrient studies in major crops. His thesis research was conducted on a new-found fertility problem, potassium deficiency in Arkansas rice. Research conducted looked at various sampling methods used to determine nutrient deficiencies, and the kinetics of potassium uptake by rice, as well as alleviating deficiency symptoms.

After a summer research study with the Arkansas Extension Service in Washington County, looking at fly control with predatory wasps, and near completion of his Master's degree, Brian joined the OSU Extension team in 2004, where he currently serves as Haskell County Extension Educator- Agriculture, 4-H Youth Development & CED. He believes that Extension is the only grassroots organization left that provides producers with research-based information necessary for an economically viable operation in a new century. One of his many programming responsibilities includes mandatory initial 9-Hour and update education on waste management for poultry growers and litter applicators.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Brian Pugh
202 E. Main
Stigler, OK 74462
(918) 967-4330
brian.pugh@okstate.edu

Michael Rose grew up in Sand Springs, OK on a small farm. As a 4-H member, his interests included beef, swine and livestock judging. After completing high school, he attended NEO A&M College and Oklahoma State University where he was a member of the livestock judging teams. Mike was an Animal Science major in both undergraduate and graduate school and worked with Dr. Charles Maxwell in Swine Nutrition for his thesis. After completing his master's degree, he worked for Pig Improvement Company in Hennessey, OK as the Testing and Selection Specialist in their nucleus herd for three years. Mike then returned to school and completed the requirements to teach agriculture education. He then joined Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service in September of 1997 and currently serves as the Mayes County Extension Educator-Agriculture, 4-H Youth Development and CED. Poultry waste management education for poultry growers and litter applicators are part of his job responsibilities. Mike is blessed to have a wonderful family which includes his wife Christine and children Emily and Matt.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Mike Rose
P.O. Box 39
Pryor, OK 74362
(918) 825-3241
roseml@okstate.edu

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:

B.S. (1983) Animal Science, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/AWARDS:

Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food & Forestry Commissioner's Award Recipient,
Karnal Bunt Response Team (2002)

MEMBERSHIP/SERVICE:

Oklahoma Association of Extension Agriculture Agents
Pushmataha County Livestock Committee Advisory
FSA County Committee Advisory
Ouachita Mountains RC&D Board
North American Limousin Foundation
Heart of Oklahoma Limousin Association
American Quarter Horse Association

OKLAHOMA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE CAREER HISTORY:

April 2005 - Present: Extension Educator, Agriculture / 4-H Youth Development, Pushmataha County

OTHER EMPLOYMENT/INTERESTS:

Production Supervisor/Night Shift Manager, Big V Feeds, McAlester, OK
Sr. Ag Resource Inspector, Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food & Forestry
Production supervisor, tyson Foods, Broken Bow, OK
Quality Assurance/Shipping Supervisor, American Packing Co., Durant, OK
Assistant Coach for T-ball, Coach-pitch and Softball


Tom was raised on a commercial beef cattle operation near Antlers and Nashoba in Pushmataha County. He was active in 4-H and FFA, showing steers, heifers and swine, many of which were animals he had raised. He also competed in land and livestock judging and was a leading member on the Antlers FFA Farm Management Team at numerous contests.

During his thirteen years with the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food & Forestry, Tom was able to work closely with many Extension Educators on various projects, including Red Imported Fire Ants, animal waste management plans, pesticide applicator training, animal health and nutrition, and problems with herbicide injury to gardens. In 2005, he leapt at the opportunity to return to Pushmataha County as Extension Educator. He enjoys watching 4-H members develop skills and confidence, and appreciates the fact that Cooperative Extension Service clients voluntarily participate in programs and welcome the assistance they receive.

Each year, Tom conducts Initial 9 Hour and 3 Hour Continuing Education Poultry Waste Management Training classes. He feels that this program can benefit both the poultry producer and the rancher or hay producer.

In addition to his duties within Pushmataha County, Tom is a co-author of the Meat Goat Production Manual produced by Southeast District Extension Educators and Specialists and a member of both the Southeast District 4-H Horse Committee and Southeast District 4-H Animal Science Committee. He was also involved in the first fall season release of 'curvatus' phorid flies for fire ant control in Oklahoma.

In his spare time, he and his wife, Maureen, raise registered and commercial cattle, Quarter Horses, Catahoula Leopard cow dogs and, most importantly, their 3 children.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Thomas W. Smith
Pushmataha County OSU Extension
306 Southwest 'B'
Antlers, OK 74523-3825
(580) 298-5563
Fax: (580) 298-9969
tom.smith@okstate.edu

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:

B.S. (2007) Ag-Business and Animal Science, Northwestern Oklahoma State University


MEMBERSHIP/SERVICE:

Oklahoma Association of Extension Agriculture Agents
Oklahoma Cattlemen's Association
Oklahoma Farm Bureau
Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers State Committee Member


Ryan Sproul grew up on a cattle ranch near the small northwest Oklahoma town of Isabella. He was active in 4-H and FFA showing cattle all over the United States. After graduation from Northwestern Oklahoma State University in 2007, with an Ag-Business/Animal Science degree, Ryan began his career with the OSU Cooperative Extension Service in Kay County. In the summer of 2009, he tranferred to the Delaware County Extension Office. Ryan and his wife JoDee, who comes from an OSU Extension family, enjoy working on their commercial cow/calf and show lamb operation.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Ryan Sproul
Box 1020, Fairgrounds
Jay, OK 74346
(918) 253-4332
Fax: (918) 253-8324
ryan.sproul@okstate.edu

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:

B.S. (1983) Animal Science & Industry-Kansas State University
A.S. (1981) Animal Science-Northeastern A & M

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/AWARDS:

OCES Outstanding Group Award-Poultry Waste Management 2002
USDA Honor Award, Poultry Education Group 2002
Jr. National Hereford Expo-Executive Committee Award 2000
OCES Outstanding Group Award-NE District 1998

MEMBERSHIP/SERVICE:

American Hereford Association – Lifetime Membership
Oklahoma Association Extension Agriculture Agents
Sequoyah County Cattlemen’s Association
Oklahoma Hereford Association
Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association
OK Kids Little League Baseball – Director, Coach 1992-2000

OKLAHOMA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE CAREER HISTORY:

1983-Present Agriculture Education & CED Sequoyah County

Tony Yates grew up in Coffeyville, Kansas on a small cattle ranch. He was active in both 4-H & FFA where he further developed his interest in livestock. Tony was a member of Livestock Judging teams at both Kansas State University and NEO A&M. Tony and his wife Trica enjoy working on their purebred cow/calf operation.

Through OSU Cooperative Extension, Tony provides educational programs and information in the areas of 4-H Youth Development and Agriculture.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Tony Yates
OSU Extension-Courthouse
120 E. Chickasaw, Suite 107
Sallisaw, OK 74955
(918) 775 4838
Fax: (918) 775 2368
yatesj@okstate.edu