May 11
NRCS Chief Aubrey Bettencourt recently visited Oklahoma to witness the state’s ongoing conservation efforts and engage with over 900 youth participants at a national land judging contest. Farm director KC Sheperd was on hand with Bettencourt who described the state as the “birthplace of the service,” Bettencourt emphasized that the agency’s primary mission is to …
May 08
The National Land and Range Judging Contest is far more than a simple academic competition; it is a cornerstone for the future of global food security and environmental stewardship. As Farm Director, KC Sheperd discussed with Larry Wright, the event’s longtime leader, the contest represents a lifelong commitment to the protection of natural resources. For …
May 21
The Oklahoma Conservation Commission (OCC) is embarking on an innovative initiative this summer, taking its popular “Crossroads” soil health event on the road with a multi-day bus tour. Trey Lam, Executive Director of the OCC, shared details with Farm Director KC Sheperd about the “Crossroads on the Road Soil Health Bus Tour,” emphasizing its hands-on …
Mar 01
Jimmy and Cathy Smith farm with their children Spencer and Calli. They credit conservation practices and technological advances with saving time and money, and benefitting the landscape. Growing rye as a cover crop has improved the Smith’s soil, which average 2 to 4 percent organic matter compared to the statewide .5 percent average. They began …
