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  That’s why we have created this blog. Almost 60 percent of the population now depends on the internet for news and other information. The daily and weekly newspapers are still out there (and we still depend on them to reach thousands of Oklahomans) but for all of you who prefer the speed and convenience of electronic communications, this blog is for you.

  Let us know what you think and please interact on this site with your thoughts and comments. We are counting on you to let us know what you think and suggest things and ideas that will improve this site and provide you with the information you are looking for.

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Blogging with ODAFF

   One of the negative aspects of the internet is the ability to remain anonymous and post information that is not true with no fear of the person responsible being held liable.  We are going to be completely transparent here and pledge to back up anything we post and if we make a mistake own up to it and correct it.

   There will be multiple people from ODAFF who participate on this blog and we are going to identify each one by name.  There isn’t going to be anything anonymous about this site and one of our goals is to achieve the highest degree of credibility possible.

   We know that differences of opinion exist on a multitude of agricultural issues and this is going to stimulate a great deal of discussion.  Let’s accept the fact that the mere fact that people disagree on controversial topics does not necessarily make either side “wrong” or guilty of being untruthful.

   This is an opportunity for open communication for all of agriculture and its stakeholders to learn and share ideas and opinions. Hopefully it will also be a good source of timely information for all concerned.

For further information you are invited to contact:

Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry
2800 N. Lincoln Blvd.
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Phone (405)521-3864

Jack Carson, ODAFF Spokesman

8 Responses to “Blogging with ODAFF”

1. Betsy said

   December 29, 2008 at 8:49 pm

   Good job on the blog — and the forum for communication!

2. Ken Biddle said

   January 7, 2009 at 7:11 pm

   Great idea and great start, Terry and Jack. This blog is “right on.” Ken

3. Jory said

   January 13, 2009 at 2:27 am

   cute picture dad!

4. Jory said

   January 13, 2009 at 2:31 am

   oh, Terry’s picture is also nice.

5. Wendy said

   January 27, 2009 at 4:40 pm

   Jack, I think you’re doing a nice job here. I love that you link to other sites – newspapers and other departments. Feel free to call if I can be of assistance!
   Wendy
   http://www.scherercybrarian.com

6. carson4575 said

   January 27, 2009 at 5:03 pm

   Wendy, Thanks for the kind words. Also thank you for today’s webinar! Very informative! Jack Carson

7. quietpainter said

   June 9, 2009 at 10:44 am

   Let me get this straight. An AG diversification grant is really a loan and the money can’t be used to buy seeds? Does this not seem insane to anyone else?

8. quietpainter said

   June 9, 2009 at 10:48 am

   I read the application wrong… my bad.