April Archive

1. April 2, 2005
2. April 9, 2005
3. April 16, 2005

4. April 23, 2005
5. April 30, 2005

Stories for week of April 30, 2005
*TV Schedule below
Show # 0517

FFA Food Drive  View Story Here
Oklahoma’s Food Bank is getting help from Miss Oklahoma Elizabeth Kinney and the State FFA chapters. FFA members are donating 40,000 + pounds of food to help feed the hungry at the FFA State Convention.

Oklahoma Food Bank   View Story Here
Half a million Oklahomans are at risk of going hungry, including 1 in 5 children. Join us as we look at how the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma and its network of 500 charities and faith-based organizations are doing about it.

Made for Export   View Story Here
Some Made in Oklahoma food companies find a growing market outside our state. Traveling to Puerto Rico, we attend the international food show to see how Made in Oklahoma products fare beyond our borders.

Opening Foreign Markets   View Story Here
Increasing access to makets in Central America can help farmers and ranchers in Oklahoma.

Oklahoma World Trade Conference   View Story Here
Oklahoma business wins Excellance in Exporting Award. Interview with Southern United States Trade Association president, Jim Ake.

FCCLA Culinary Arts Competition   View Story Here
At this annual event FCCLA students compete for thousands of dollars in scholarships as well as the opportunity to continue to National competition.

Capitol Insight   View Story Here
A weekly analysis of Oklahoma's 2005 legislative session with Capitol Reporter Rachel Hubbard.

 

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Stories for week of April 23, 2005
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Show # 0516

Boomtown USA   View Story Here
Stillwater has been named as one of the country’s top small towns. Called Agurbs, seven towns in Oklahoma are expanding on their agricultural roots to bring in new industry and jobs.

J&M Mushrooms  View Story Here
Miami’s J&M Mushroom Farm is one of the countries top suppliers of mushrooms. We travel to NE Oklahoma to see how they have turned the fungus into a top crop for Oklahoma.

Youth Expo  View Story Here
Oklahoma City’s Annual Livestock show brings in more than 6,000 young people from across the state.

FFA Convention   View Story Here
A preview of Oklahoma’s oldest and largest convention for high school students with more than 8,000 participating April 26 – 27 in Oklahoma City

Capitol Insight   View Story Here
A weekly analysis of Oklahoma's 2005 legislative session with Capitol Reporter Rachel Hubbard.

 

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Stories for week of April 16, 2005
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Show # 0515

Budget Battles  View Story Here
Interviews with Dr. Belinda McCharen, Associate State Director of Oklahoma Department of CareerTech, and Senate Pro Tempore Mike Morgan.

Interview  View Story Here
Congressman Frank Lucas talks about the implications of President Bush’s budget.

Africanized Bees   View Story Here
Africanized Honey Bees have been confirmed in Oklahoma. We take a look at the changes and dangers these bees will bring to Oklahoma citizens.

For more information - Oklahoma Dept. of Agriculture - Africanized Bees
http://www.oda.state.ok.us/agri-ahbhome.htm

Cedar Craftsman   View Story Here
Western Oklahoma Craftsman Allan Moore, shows us his unique outlook on making art and living life.

Neighbors Coffee   View Story Here
We look at another made in Oklahoma product.

For more information - Visit the Neighbors Coffee web site -http://www.neighborscoffee.com/

How to Make a Great Tasting Cup of Coffee  View Story Here
Tips from Steve Neighbors on making a great cup of coffee

Capitol Insight  View Story Here
A weekly analysis of Oklahoma's 2005 legislative session with Capitol Reporter Rachel Hubbard.

 

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Stories for week of April 9, 2005
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Show # 0514


Head Country
  View Story Here
Head Country Barbeque has become world famous producing the best barbeque sauce around.

Made in Oklahoma Reception  View Story Here
Members of the Made in Oklahoma coalition kick off made in Oklahoma month at the Governor's mansion.

Boomtown  View Story Here
While much of Oklahoma has lost jobs in the past few years, Durant, Oklahoma is booming with new job growth.

Interview   View Story Here
Senator Jay Paul Gumn, Durant, talks about what lessons they learned in Southeast Oklahoma.

Buffalo Rancher  View Story Here
The Buffalo/Bison industry is emerging as a viable economic market in Oklahoma. A group of bison ranchers has organized the Oklahoma Bison Association to help bison ranchers. A look at how bison herds are managed, bought and sold, and brought to market.

Career Fair  View Story Here
8th Grade Career Fairs are happening across the state. More than 1,200 8th graders participated in the Career Expo held at Payne County Expo Center in Stillwater.

Capitol Insight  View Story Here
A weekly analysis of Oklahoma's 2005 legislative session with Capitol Reporter Rachel Hubbard.

 

 

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Stories for week of April 2, 2005
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Show # 0513


Arbor Day  View Story Here
With forestry a leading industry in Oklahoma, every year Oklahoma celebrates Arbor Day by planting a tree on the grounds of the capitol. This year a cedar elm was planted at the Governor’s mansion with a reception to recognize “Tree City” communities across the state.

Ag in the Classroom  View Story Here
Vickie Legg, 4th grade teacher from Oktaha, has proven this well-known program isn’t just for children from non-farm backgrounds. It works equally well in rural areas.

For more information - Agriculture in the Classroom -http://www.agclassroom.org/
Oklahoma Ag in the Classroom - http://www.clover.okstate.edu/fourh/aitc/index.html

Ag Impact  View Story Here
Oklahoma’s State Senator Daisy Lawler recognizes the agriculture industry for its impact on our state’s economy.

Ag Day at the Capitol  View Story Here
Each year farmers gather at the capitol to showcase their products and bring attention to the role agriculture plays in a strong economy.

Changing Industry  View Story Here
Farming isn't what it used to be! A look at some of the changes in the Agriculture industry.

Capitol Insight  View Story Here
A weekly analysis of Oklahoma's 2005 legislative session with Capitol Reporter Rachel Hubbard.

 

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