May 14
In a recent interview with Farm Director KC Sheperd, Mike Appel, a member of the Organic Farmers Association policy committee, discussed the upcoming Farm Tour and Field Day and the sustainable practices that have led to over 20 years of success in organic vegetable farming. Operating in the “green country” of Cherokee County, Appel emphasized …
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 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 …
Jan 18
Optimizing your ranch’s soil health can help reduce inputs, increase available forage and improve your bottom line. Many ranchers are in a “more is best” mindset — more production, more livestock, more income. Yet, maximizing your ranch’s output doesn’t always maximize your profit, because this constant pressure to produce more sometimes overlooks the input side …
