Stories
for week of January 29, 2005
*TV Schedule below Show #0504
Farmland Trust View
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As cities grow, prime Oklahoma farmland is threatened
by development. A new partnership is being formed south of Bixby between
farmers, The
Farmland Trust, and Oklahoma Land Legacy to preserve Agricultural
production
while encouraging growth.
For more information - American Farmland Trust, http://www.farmland.org/
Pecan Production View
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Sand Springs pecan producer, Mike
Spradling says Hurricane damage in the southeastern United States
could help
Oklahoma's pecan producers.
Aquaponics View
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The Kygar Road Greenhouse and Market in
Ponca City uses aquaponics to grow herbs and raise fish.
Rural Women's Business Center View
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Dr. Barbara
Rackley, Coordinator of the Rural Women's Business Center in Durant
is committed to assisting rural Oklahoma's enterprising
women explore the opportunities of starting a business or expanding
and improving
an existing business.
For more information - Rural Women's Business Center.
http://www.ruralenterprises.com/wbc.htm
Interview - Annette Klososky-
We share your dream View
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Discussion about female entrepreneurs and businesswomen.
Auto Motivation View
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Keith Griffith, Auto Service Tech
Instructor at Kiamichi Technology Center in Poteau is helping Tassy Simmons
find
financial success
for herself and her family in an auto mechanics career.
Stories for
week of January 22, 2005
*TV Schedule below Show 0503
Rural Fire
Defense in Oklahoma View
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A look at Oklahoma's Rural Fire Defense
Program administered by the Oklahoma Dept. of Agriculture that has saved
Oklahoma taxpayers millions of dollars during the 20-plus years of its
existence. This savings has been reinvested in equipment used by rural
fire volunteers.
Plains Grains View
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Plains Grains is an Oklahoma company that’s making the state
a force in agricultural exports.
1,000 Trees
for 100 Years View Story Here
See how one town's urban forestry is branching out to include donors
and volunteers through the Stillwater Tree Partners' 1,000 Trees for
100 Years Centennial Project.
Beef Exports View
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2004 was the best of times and the worst of times for Oklahoma’s
50,000 cattlemen. While cattlemen enjoyed record prices they also faced,
for the first time, a disease scare that could devastate the industry.
Cattle Outlook View
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OSU Livestock Marketing Specialist Derrel
Peel looks at what 2005 could hold in store for Oklahoma cattle producers.
Hydroponics View
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A green house in Ponca City is using
hydroponics – soiless farming – to
grow tomatoes to sell in the wintertime.
Stories for
week of January 15, 2005
*TV Schedule below
Show #0502
Geese Problems View
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A protected species of bird is endangering some Oklahoma crops. The Oklahoma
Dept. of Agriculture is helping state farmers control Canada Geese in wheat
fields.
Soils of Oklahoma View
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Dr. Jeff Hattey, soil specialist at Oklahoma State University, will take a
look at the long-term effects of the Dust Bowl and how soil erosion is still
battled today.
Cuba Trade View
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For the first time since the embargo of 1959 Oklahoma wheat arrived in Cuba.
In December, $4 million worth of it was unloaded on the docks in Havana.
Aqua culture View
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High school students in Waukomis are learning the management practices to produce
and market aquatic plants and animals.
Family Farm View
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The John Williams family of Coyle were awarded the Farm Bureau Farm Family
of the Year for conservation on the family farm.
Soil Painting View
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Carolyn Mathews, Oklahoma Conservation Commission Employee and Blue Thumb Ambassador,
teaches the value of soil and the wise use of natural resources in a very hands-on
way, painting with Oklahoma soils.
For more information - National Resources Conservation Service. Painting with Soil
http://soils.usda.gov/education/resources/k_12/lessons/painting/
Interview -
Dr. Kim Anderson, OSU Dept. of Ag. Econ. View
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Dr. Anderson shares his outlook on wheat prices and the export market.
For more information - OSU Agriculture Economics Dept. http://agecon.okstate.edu/
Stories for
week of January 8, 2005
*TV Schedule below
Show #0501
Stock Dog Trials View
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Oklahoma's newest sport uses some of the state's best ranch hands. The Oklahoma
Stock Dog Trials in Tishomingo is sponsored by the Oklahoma Stock Dog Association.
For more information - Oklahoma Stock Dog Association, Contact; Vernon Wooley, 7404 South Bullard Chapel Road, Tishimingo, OK 73460, Phone 580 443-5895
China View
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Oklahoma Farm Bureau President Steve Kouplen traveled to China to promote possibilities
of trade with US agriculture.
For more information - Oklahoma Farm Bureau, http://www.okfarmbureau.org/
Tidal School Vineyard & Winery View
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Oklahoma is fast becoming the next "Wine Country." Learn about this
new industry and the role Central Technology Center is playing in the success
of the Tidal School Vineyards and Winery, located in Drumright.
For more information - http://www.tidalschool.com/ok_wines.htm
Local Produce in Schools View
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Local farmers are now able to sell their products directly to government institutions
thanks to a new program called the Farm-to-School program. Meet local watermelon
producer Bob Raming, the first in Oklahoma to send the fruit to Tulsa and Oklahoma
City schools last fall.
For more information - Farm to School Program, http://www.farmtoschool.org/ok/
McBirney Mansion View
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Two Tulsa women, Renita Shofner and Kathy Collins, have restored a mansion
from the 1920s into the active and elegant McBirney Manson Bed and Breakfast.
For more information - http://www.mcbirneymansion.com/
Interview-Larry Sanders,
Economist, OSU View
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The dollar may continue to weaken and job growth strengthen
according to Oklahoma State University Economist Larry Sanders, who
shares his outlook on Oklahoma’s economy.
For more information - OSU Agriculture Economics Dept. http://agecon.okstate.edu/
Interview-Alan Tracy, President
of US Wheat Associates View
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Alan Tracy comments on the growing possibilities of trade with China.
For more information - US Wheat Associates http://www.uswheat.org/
