As agriculturists our jobs haven’t changed much from generation to generation but the way we do them sure has! Our roles as providers of the nation’s food and fiber and stewards of the land remain the same but just as we rely on new technologies to become more efficient as producers, we find we now need to find new ways to use them to communicate with each other.
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.
Terry Peach, Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture
Posted by carson4575 on March 30, 2009
Secretary of Agriculture, Terry Peach and Elmore Bathurst
Last week Elmore Bathurst, Blackwell farmer and rancher, was inducted into the Oklahoma Agricultural Hall of Fame. Our friends at Oklahoma Horizon television prepared a wonderful video featuring Mr. Bathurst and you can view it here.
This video tells so much more about this year’s inductee than a mere press release could ever hope to. Enjoy!
–Jack Carson
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Posted by carson4575 on January 29, 2009
Jason Harvey is reminding us that next Friday, February 6 is the deadline for the 2009 Oklahoma Agriculture Hall of Fame nominations.
Nomination forms are available from the ODA by calling Jason Harvey, (405) 522-5563, at the link above or by writing Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry, Ag Hall of Fame, 2800 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105.
Any living person who derives the bulk of their income, or has retired from an agricultural enterprise, is eligible for nomination. Candidates for consideration are agricultural leaders who have exemplified personal values, dedication to community service, excelled in production and performance and who have provided a strong role model for the state’s youth.
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