Jul
16
2:00 PM14:00

FREE Virtual QPR Suicide Prevention Training Sessions in July

Join Farmer Veteran Coalition for one of our FREE virtual QPR suicide prevention training sessions in July!

This training is for anyone who is, works with or knows a farmer veteran or veterans or human beings. For many people, QPR is a very accessible way to receive an introduction to suicide prevention. Together, we can help prevent suicide.

*Note: Only one training session is required to become a QPR certified gatekeeper. We offer different dates and times in order to accommodate different schedules.

FREE QPR Suicide Prevention Training

July 2, 2024 @ 12pm CST: https://shorturl.at/cXFce

July 10, 2024 @ 2pm CST: https://shorturl.at/5EGHR

July 16, 2024 @ 2pm CST: https://shorturl.at/CCrpB

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the training.

Length of training is 1 hour and 30 minutes with an additional optional 30 minutes for role playing and more time for Q&A.

These sessions are funded through SAMHSA - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

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Jul
30
8:00 AM08:00

2024 2nd Annual Crossroads Conference

The Oklahoma Conservation Commission, Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts, and Garfield County Conservation District are excited to announce the second annual Crossroads Conference to be held July 30, 2024, at Autry Technology Center in Enid, OK. Our vision for this event, held at the crossroads of our nation, is to bring agricultural producers together to support and teach one another at the intersection of multiple production systems, whether crop, livestock, or urban agriculture. We're excited to build on the momentum of last year's inaugural event! For registration, sponsorship info and more, click here.

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Aug
1
10:00 AM10:00

2024 Women in Agriculture & Small Business Conference

Early Registration fee: $65.00

After July 22, 2024, Registration fee is $100 

Register online now by clicking on link:https://secure.touchnet.com/C20271_ustores/web/store_cat.jsp?STOREID=15&CATID=553

Or go to orangehub.okstate.edu.

 

Some of the speakers and topics this year are:

Andrea Graves- Homemade Food Freedom Act

Julie Stovall (American Exchange Bank)- Tax Returns: Understanding Tax Strategies and Deductions for Agricultural Enterprises

Tiffany Williams (Langston)- Value Added Food Production for Home Producers

Kris Hiney- Feeding Horse When Cattle are Your Day Job

Wes Lee- Utilizing Mesonet ag tools and features to make farm decisions

Jenna Brinlee, Whitney Wilkinson, Micaela Halverson, & Madi Franklin (ODAFF)- Panel on Marketing Programs at ODAFF

Dana Zook- Forages First

Harriet Behar (Organic Farmers Association)- Organic curious? Understanding organic production and regulations

Harriet Behar (Organic Farmers Association)- Funding to improve your natural resources

 

Once agenda is finalized it will be posted on the website and we will email an update.

 

Conference website: https://extension.okstate.edu/events/women-in-ag/

 

If you would like to register as an exhibitor or are interested in sponsorship opportunities, please go to:https://secure.touchnet.com/C20271_ustores/web/store_cat.jsp?STOREID=15&CATID=552

 

For registration questions contact: Ag Conferences 405-744-6489 or email agconfernces@okstate.edu

 

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Aug
1
5:00 PM17:00

Farm Service Agency Seeking Nominations for Farmers & Ranchers to Serve on Local County Committees

 

Farm Service Agency Seeking Nominations for Farmers and Ranchers to Serve on Local County Committees

06/17/2024 01:00 PM EDT


WASHINGTON, June 17, 2024 – Nominations are now being accepted for farmers and ranchers to serve on local U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees. These committees make important decisions about how federal farm programs are administered locally. All nomination forms for the 2024 election must be postmarked or received in the local FSA office by Aug. 1, 2024.    

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Jul
10
2:00 PM14:00

FREE Virtual QPR Suicide Prevention Training Sessions in July

Join Farmer Veteran Coalition for one of our FREE virtual QPR suicide prevention training sessions in July!

This training is for anyone who is, works with or knows a farmer veteran or veterans or human beings. For many people, QPR is a very accessible way to receive an introduction to suicide prevention. Together, we can help prevent suicide.

*Note: Only one training session is required to become a QPR certified gatekeeper. We offer different dates and times in order to accommodate different schedules.

FREE QPR Suicide Prevention Training

July 2, 2024 @ 12pm CST: https://shorturl.at/cXFce

July 10, 2024 @ 2pm CST: https://shorturl.at/5EGHR

July 16, 2024 @ 2pm CST: https://shorturl.at/CCrpB

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the training.

Length of training is 1 hour and 30 minutes with an additional optional 30 minutes for role playing and more time for Q&A.

These sessions are funded through SAMHSA - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

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Jul
2
12:00 PM12:00

FREE Virtual QPR Suicide Prevention Training Sessions in July

Join Farmer Veteran Coalition for one of our FREE virtual QPR suicide prevention training sessions in July!

This training is for anyone who is, works with or knows a farmer veteran or veterans or human beings. For many people, QPR is a very accessible way to receive an introduction to suicide prevention. Together, we can help prevent suicide.

*Note: Only one training session is required to become a QPR certified gatekeeper. We offer different dates and times in order to accommodate different schedules.

FREE QPR Suicide Prevention Training

July 2, 2024 @ 12pm CST: https://shorturl.at/cXFce

July 10, 2024 @ 2pm CST: https://shorturl.at/5EGHR

July 16, 2024 @ 2pm CST: https://shorturl.at/CCrpB

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the training.

Length of training is 1 hour and 30 minutes with an additional optional 30 minutes for role playing and more time for Q&A.

These sessions are funded through SAMHSA - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

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Jun
27
4:00 PM16:00

Farm Service Agency Seeking Nominations for Farmers and Ranchers to Serve on Local County Committees

Farm Service Agency Seeking Nominations for Farmers and Ranchers to Serve on Local County Committees

06/17/2024 01:00 PM EDT

WASHINGTON, June 17, 2024 – Nominations are now being accepted for farmers and ranchers to serve on local U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees. These committees make important decisions about how federal farm programs are administered locally. All nomination forms for the 2024 election must be postmarked or received in the local FSA office by Aug. 1, 2024.   

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Jun
27
4:00 PM16:00

You’re Invited! Join our National Pollinator Week Conservation Outcomes Webinar.

Supporting pollinators is critical to our food security and a key USDA conservation focus in collaboration with farmers, ranchers, and other land managers nationwide.

On June 20 at 2:00 p.m. eastern, the Natural Resources Conservation Service will host a Conservation Outcomes Webinar that shares findings on the value of pollinator practices applied through voluntary conservation programs including the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, Conservation Stewardship Program, and Conservation Reserve Program. This free, one-hour webinar will answer a suite of questions addressed in a recent study conducted by Virginia Tech in collaboration with USDA’s Conservation Effects Assessment Project, including on the effectiveness of these programs in supporting pollinators and strategies to increase benefits. Visit the Conservation Outcomes Webinar Series webpage, linked below, to learn more. We hope you’ll join!

Access Webinar Details

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Jun
19
to Jun 20

Sustainable Ranchers Tour

Join Trust in Beef as we visit sustainable ranchers who are leading the charge toward a more regenerative future for America’s beef industry. At each stop in the 5-state tour, you’ll hear from ranchers and farmers just like you who are implementing regenerative practices while managing the challenges of farming today. During the tour, you’ll also benefit from technical resources from our partners who can help provide the tools needed for you to feel comfortable implementing change on your own ranch or farm. 

Register Today!

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May
21
12:00 PM12:00

USDA Beginning Farmer and Rancher Veterans Webinar Series

USDA Beginning Farmer and Rancher

Veterans Webinar Series

Register for a free webinar series for military veterans, transitioning servicemembers, and military spouses on how to work with the U.S. Department ofAgriculture (USDA) to prepare for a career in agriculture. This webinar series isdesigned to provide information about USDA Beginning Farmer and Rancherprograms and resources for the military community.

Each week we will cover different topics, including:

*   Tuesday, April 23, 2024: USDA Military Veterans Agricultural Liaison overview, Boots to Business, and VeteranBusiness Outreach Center

*   Tuesday, April 30, 2024: Veterans Administration loans, Rural Development loans

*   Tuesday, May 7, 2024: Urban Agriculture, USDA Beginning Farmer and Rancher programs

*   Tuesday, May 14, 2024: Natural Resources Conservation Service programs

*   Tuesday, May 21, 2024: Farm Service Agency loans and programs, Risk Management Agency programs

All sessions will be held 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Eastern.

Register at: https://www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_phaQxT_mS92FmrkfwDKMXA or scan the QR code.

You only need to register once for all five webinars. It’s highly

recommended to attend all five webinars.

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May
14
12:00 PM12:00

USDA Beginning Farmer and Rancher Veterans Webinar Series

USDA Beginning Farmer and Rancher

Veterans Webinar Series

Register for a free webinar series for military veterans, transitioning servicemembers, and military spouses on how to work with the U.S. Department ofAgriculture (USDA) to prepare for a career in agriculture. This webinar series isdesigned to provide information about USDA Beginning Farmer and Rancherprograms and resources for the military community.

Each week we will cover different topics, including:

*   Tuesday, April 23, 2024: USDA Military Veterans Agricultural Liaison overview, Boots to Business, and VeteranBusiness Outreach Center

*   Tuesday, April 30, 2024: Veterans Administration loans, Rural Development loans

*   Tuesday, May 7, 2024: Urban Agriculture, USDA Beginning Farmer and Rancher programs

*   Tuesday, May 14, 2024: Natural Resources Conservation Service programs

*   Tuesday, May 21, 2024: Farm Service Agency loans and programs, Risk Management Agency programs

All sessions will be held 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Eastern.

Register at: https://www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_phaQxT_mS92FmrkfwDKMXA or scan the QR code.

You only need to register once for all five webinars. It’s highly

recommended to attend all five webinars.

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May
13
10:30 AM10:30

2nd Annual Crossroads Conference 2024

The Oklahoma Conservation Commission, Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts, and Garfield County Conservation District are excited to announce the second annual Crossroads Conference to be held July 30, 2024, at Autry Technology Center in Enid, OK. Our vision for this event, held at the crossroads of our nation, is to bring agricultural producers together to support and teach one another at the intersection of multiple production systems, whether crop, livestock, or urban agriculture. We're excited to build on the momentum of last year's inaugural event! For registration, sponsorship info and more, click here.

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May
7
10:00 AM10:00

Farmer Veteran Field Day

Farmer Veteran Field Day happening on May 7, 2024. This event is proudly presented by Homegrown by Heroes and the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs.

Join us to discover a wealth of resources available to assist you. Experts will be on hand to demonstrate how their services can support you in your endeavors.

Kindly register at your earliest convenience by visiting https://forms.office.com/g/xhvykzmsvH.

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May
3
7:00 AM07:00

68th Soil Stewardship Breakfast

The Wagoner County Conservation District would like to cordially invite you to join us for the 68th Soil Stewardship Breakfast on May 3, 2024, at 7:00 A.M.  The breakfast will be served at the Abundance Grace Methodist Church of Wagoner located at 308 East Church in Wagoner, OK  74467.  Our guest speaker is Scott Blubaugh, AFR Coop President.

Be sure to bring your appetites!

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Apr
26
to Apr 27

Langston University Conference on Sustainable Farming (Including Goats and Hair Sheep)

Friends and Stakeholders of Langston University,

We would like to formally invite you to register for the 2024

Langston University Conference on Sustainable Agriculture

including, goats and hair sheep!

Registration is Free and don't miss out on the Early Bird T-Shirt!

This year features a Goat Cheese & Soap Making workshop. 

Classes space is limited!  

April 26 & 27, 2024

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Apr
19
1:00 PM13:00

2025 State Water Plan - Round 3, NE, OSU Tulsa

NE - OSU-Tulsa

700 N Greenwood Ave.

Tulsa, OK 74106

Present data on the Middle Arkansas and Central OCWP Planning Regions.

No registration required.

Save the date! Oklahoma Water Resources Board is pleased to announce the third in a series of stakeholder input meetings, in locations across the state, focused on the 2025 update of Oklahoma’s Comprehensive Water Plan (OCWP). While anyone may attend, we request participation from local officials, water utility suppliers, regulated industry, commercial agricultural producers, economic development entities, and representing organizations. 


** Round 3 Focus Points **

  • updated water supply and demand projections thru 2075, 

    1. water quality trends

    2. drilling down on local issues.

 

Each meeting will follow the same agenda: 

  • Provide a general OCWP update.

  • Provide state level summary of water demand, water supply, and water quality data.

  • Facilitate up to four concurrent breakout sessions to present regional level data and discuss local challenges. 
          Regions to be covered in each meeting are identified above.

  • Provide summary of each breakout group’s discussion.

  • Discuss upcoming OCWP activities.

Missed the Previous meetings? or just want to refresh your memory? Summaries of Round 1 and 2 can be found on OWRB's water planning web page under the Public Meetings link.

 

We look forward to seeing you all again and meeting new water enthusiasts!

Owen Mills
Director of Water Planning, OWRB

owen.mills@owrb.ok.gov


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Apr
18
1:00 PM13:00

2025 State Water Plan, Round 3 : NW - High Plains Technology Center

NW - High Plains Technology Center

3921 34th St.

Woodward, OK 73801

Present Data on Panhandle OCWP Planning Region

No registration required.

Save the date! Oklahoma Water Resources Board is pleased to announce the third in a series of stakeholder input meetings, in locations across the state, focused on the 2025 update of Oklahoma’s Comprehensive Water Plan (OCWP). While anyone may attend, we request participation from local officials, water utility suppliers, regulated industry, commercial agricultural producers, economic development entities, and representing organizations. 


** Round 3 Focus Points **

  • updated water supply and demand projections thru 2075, 

    1. water quality trends

    2. drilling down on local issues.

 

Each meeting will follow the same agenda: 

  • Provide a general OCWP update.

  • Provide state level summary of water demand, water supply, and water quality data.

  • Facilitate up to four concurrent breakout sessions to present regional level data and discuss local challenges. 
          Regions to be covered in each meeting are identified above.

  • Provide summary of each breakout group’s discussion.

  • Discuss upcoming OCWP activities.

Missed the Previous meetings? or just want to refresh your memory? Summaries of Round 1 and 2 can be found on OWRB's water planning web page under the Public Meetings link.

 

We look forward to seeing you all again and meeting new water enthusiasts!

Owen Mills
Director of Water Planning, OWRB

owen.mills@owrb.ok.gov


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Apr
16
1:00 PM13:00

2025 State Water Plan Round 3 Public Meetings: SE - Choctaw Nation: Antlers Community Center

SE - Choctaw Nation: Antlers Community Center

SW 2nd St.

Antlers, OK 74523

Present Data on the Blue-Boggy and Southeast OCWP Planning Regions

No registration required for this event.

Save the date! Oklahoma Water Resources Board is pleased to announce the third in a series of stakeholder input meetings, in locations across the state, focused on the 2025 update of Oklahoma’s Comprehensive Water Plan (OCWP). While anyone may attend, we request participation from local officials, water utility suppliers, regulated industry, commercial agricultural producers, economic development entities, and representing organizations. 


** Round 3 Focus Points **

  • updated water supply and demand projections thru 2075, 

    1. water quality trends

    2. drilling down on local issues.

 

Each meeting will follow the same agenda: 

  • Provide a general OCWP update.

  • Provide state level summary of water demand, water supply, and water quality data.

  • Facilitate up to four concurrent breakout sessions to present regional level data and discuss local challenges. 
          Regions to be covered in each meeting are identified above.

  • Provide summary of each breakout group’s discussion.

  • Discuss upcoming OCWP activities.

Missed the Previous meetings? or just want to refresh your memory? Summaries of Round 1 and 2 can be found on OWRB's water planning web page under the Public Meetings link.

 

We look forward to seeing you all again and meeting new water enthusiasts!

Owen Mills
Director of Water Planning, OWRB

owen.mills@owrb.ok.gov


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Apr
15
12:00 PM12:00

2025 State Water Plan public Meeting - Central

Central - Aloft

209 N Walnut Ave

Oklahoma City, OK 73104

Present data on the Upper Arkansas and Central OCWP Planning Regions

No registration required.

Save the date! Oklahoma Water Resources Board is pleased to announce the third in a series of stakeholder input meetings, in locations across the state, focused on the 2025 update of Oklahoma’s Comprehensive Water Plan (OCWP). While anyone may attend, we request participation from local officials, water utility suppliers, regulated industry, commercial agricultural producers, economic development entities, and representing organizations. 


** Round 3 Focus Points **

  • updated water supply and demand projections thru 2075, 

    1. water quality trends

    2. drilling down on local issues.

 

Each meeting will follow the same agenda: 

  • Provide a general OCWP update.

  • Provide state level summary of water demand, water supply, and water quality data.

  • Facilitate up to four concurrent breakout sessions to present regional level data and discuss local challenges. 
          Regions to be covered in each meeting are identified above.

  • Provide summary of each breakout group’s discussion.

  • Discuss upcoming OCWP activities.

Missed the Previous meetings? or just want to refresh your memory? Summaries of Round 1 and 2 can be found on OWRB's water planning web page under the Public Meetings link.

 

We look forward to seeing you all again and meeting new water enthusiasts!

Owen Mills
Director of Water Planning, OWRB

owen.mills@owrb.ok.gov


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Apr
10
to Apr 11

Registration Open for OCLWA’s 30th Annual Conference and Joint Oklahoma AFS Conference

Consider presenting your important work and research in aquatic resource science and management at OCLWA’s 30th Annual Conference, April 10-11, 2024, at the Wes Watkins Center in Stillwater, OK. Our continuing goal is to convene the largest, most meaningful conference of its kind in the region by offering multiple professional presentation tracks, a student poster and oral contests, and professional exhibition opportunities. We’re excited to bring this conference together for its 30th year!

 

BREAKING:  The Oklahoma Clean Lakes and Watershed Association is Joining with the Oklahoma American Fisheries Society to present both events concurrently! 

 

WORKSHOP OPPORTUNITY:  The Oklahoma Water Resources Center is hosing an OK HAWQS workshop on April 9th for OCLWA and AFS Attendees and Members! See the Attached Flyer. HAWQS is a web-based interactive water quantity and quality modeling system that employs as its core modeling engine the Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT), an internationally recognized public domain model. HAWQS provides users with interactive web interfaces and maps; pre-loaded input data; outputs that include tables, charts, and raw output data; a user guide, and online development, execution, and storage of a user's modeling projects.

 

 

Please consider submitting abstracts for oral and/or poster presentations of your exciting work.  The OCLWA supports a variety of topics including but not limited to:

 

  • Lakes, Streams, and other Limnological Studies

  • Nonpoint Source Pollution Management

  • Watershed Science and Management

  • Wetland Science and Management

  • Water Quality Modeling

  • Aquatic Invertebrates

  • Toxicology and Emerging Contaminants

  • Fisheries Science and Management

  • State and Regional Water Quality Monitoring Programs

  • Regional Water Quality Issues

  • Invasive Aquatic Species

  • Groundwater Science and Management

 

Presenters must complete the relevant form and submit an abstract of their proposed presentation. Abstracts must be 200 words or less, single spaced, formatted in Calibri 11 point font, and must include title followed by author(s), and affiliation. Completed submissions for presentations are due by March 17, 2024, but early submissions are encouraged!  Are you a student presenter?  OCLWA is planning for the first annual student oral presentation contest.  Submit abstracts for oral presentations and posters tosteve.nikolai@grda.com

 

Have an idea for a special track with several related presentations ready to roll?  Contact steve.nikolai@grda.com to discuss early!

 

Registration Link:  https://whova.com/portal/registration/oclaw_202404

 

Exhibitor?  Sponsor?  With registrations exceeding 200 individuals from OCLWA and more this year with the Oklahoma Chapher of the American Fisheries Society participating as well, there is plenty of opportunity to meet new people and make those important connections.  Please contact Lance Phillips (lance.phillips@owrb.ok.gov) for details on how your organization can be a part of this exciting energy!

 

Don’t miss this opportunity to network with colleagues and make some new acquaintances. Information regarding conference registration, logistics, and other details to follow soon.  Help us make OCLWA’s 30th conference one to remember by planning to present or participate!

 

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Apr
2
6:00 PM18:00

Blue Thumb Volunteer Training

Calling all volunteers! Please join us for a webinar on April 2, 6:00 p.m. Here is a link to the webinar:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83670249696...

The passcode is:

633209

 

Welcome to BLUE THUMB!

Join volunteer coordinator Cheryl Cheadle for…

  • An updated look at the Blue Thumb Program

  • Showcasing of Volunteer Stream Education Data Projects

  • Blue Thumb as a Visionary Leader!

As a new volunteer you will get to learn more about the possibilities that await you!  As a seasoned volunteer you will receive an updated look at YOUR program.

As a person who really does not know what Blue Thumb is, join us for a fast and fun introduction to this award-winning program!

 

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