OACD Annual Documentary Screening
It's time for our annual DOCUMENTARY SCREENING!
OACD and the Oklahoma Conservation Commission are proud to offer a very special screening of an Australian Story on CHARLES MASSY and his Regenerative journey.
For 5 generations, Charles Massy's family rode on the sheep's back and nearly destroyed their land in the process. When drought in the 80s and 90s almost sent him broke, the cooma farmer switched to regenarative agriculture and watched his overgrazed land recover. In his mid-50s, Charles Massy started a PHD, visiting 80 top regenerative farmers to see what they were doing differently. That led to his ground breaking book
'CALL OF THE REED WARBLER', a plea to farmers to start working with nature.
In addition, we're extremely honored to have Terry McCosker from RCS Australia alongside Oklahoma's regenerative farmer, Jimmy Emmonsparticipate in a panel discussion.
WHEN: October 7th, 2024
Doors - 5:30
Screening - 6:30
Panel Discussion - 7:15
WHERE: Rodeo Cinema | 2221 Exchange Avenue, OKC, OK
EVENT IS FREE
PLEASE RSVP + SPONSORSHIP INQUIRIES ~ nicolragland@okconservation.org
Free Noble Grazing Essentials Course for Oklahoma Ranchers - Langley, OK
FREE NOBLE GRAZING ESSENTIALS COURSE FOR OKLAHOMA RANCHERS OFFERED BY OCC!
Noble Research Institute, the Oklahoma Conservation Commission, and Mayes County Conservation District are partnering to offer Oklahoma-based ranchers a free, three-day Noble Grazing Essentials course with input from Oklahoma Conservation Commission on nutrient runoff and watershed management.
With insights from Oklahoma Conservation Commission experts and Noble Research Institute facilitators, you’ll learn how to implement regenerative grazing practices that reduce nutrient pollution and help protect Oklahoma’s natural resources while improving your bottom line.
What You’ll Learn
Apply adaptive grazing techniques to improve pasture recovery and resilience
Optimize forage use while avoiding overgrazing
Implement nutrient management practices that protect local watersheds
Increase biodiversity to make your land more drought-resistant and sustainable
Strategize infrastructure improvements to optimize grazing
Determine carrying capacity for your own operation
Why You Should Attend
This course offers the knowledge and hands-on experience you need to implement more productive, sustainable grazing management on your land. Each course features a different land management context, offering producers opportunity to attend the course that best matches their farm setting. It’s completely free for Oklahoma ranchers, but seats are limited to just 40 participants per session, so make sure you register soon.
Course Locations & Dates
Oct. 8-10 | Langley, Oklahoma - Land Management Context: Eastern Oklahoma counties in the Ozark uplands featuring chert-rock soils that are drought susceptible with lots of slope and elevation change.
Oct. 23-25 | Pryor, Oklahoma - Land Management Context: Eastern Oklahoma counties in Neosho-Grand River watersheds featuring deep, loamy soils with much less landscape relief and greater drought tolerance.
Ready to Secure Your Spot?
Register now for your choice of one of these great trainings:
Or
Free Noble Grazing Essentials Course for Oklahoma Ranchers - Pryor, OK
FREE NOBLE GRAZING ESSENTIALS COURSE FOR OKLAHOMA RANCHERS OFFERED BY OCC!
Noble Research Institute, the Oklahoma Conservation Commission, and Mayes County Conservation District are partnering to offer Oklahoma-based ranchers a free, three-day Noble Grazing Essentials course with input from Oklahoma Conservation Commission on nutrient runoff and watershed management.
With insights from Oklahoma Conservation Commission experts and Noble Research Institute facilitators, you’ll learn how to implement regenerative grazing practices that reduce nutrient pollution and help protect Oklahoma’s natural resources while improving your bottom line.
What You’ll Learn
Apply adaptive grazing techniques to improve pasture recovery and resilience
Optimize forage use while avoiding overgrazing
Implement nutrient management practices that protect local watersheds
Increase biodiversity to make your land more drought-resistant and sustainable
Strategize infrastructure improvements to optimize grazing
Determine carrying capacity for your own operation
Why You Should Attend
This course offers the knowledge and hands-on experience you need to implement more productive, sustainable grazing management on your land. Each course features a different land management context, offering producers opportunity to attend the course that best matches their farm setting. It’s completely free for Oklahoma ranchers, but seats are limited to just 40 participants per session, so make sure you register soon.
Course Locations & Dates
Oct. 8-10 | Langley, Oklahoma - Land Management Context: Eastern Oklahoma counties in the Ozark uplands featuring chert-rock soils that are drought susceptible with lots of slope and elevation change.
Oct. 23-25 | Pryor, Oklahoma - Land Management Context: Eastern Oklahoma counties in Neosho-Grand River watersheds featuring deep, loamy soils with much less landscape relief and greater drought tolerance.
Ready to Secure Your Spot?
Register now for your choice of one of these great trainings:
Or
FREE Event: Allies Annual Farm to School Summit
*Dinner is invite only.
Complete the form below to register today!
Area V Meeting
September 20, 2024
RE: OACD Area V Meeting – Thursday, November 7, 2024
Dear Area V Conservation District Directors, Conservation District Employees, NRCS Employees, and Partners,
As President of the Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts Board of Directors, I’d like to invite you to attend the OACD Area V meeting on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at the Pontotoc County AgriPlex, 1710 N. Broadway Avenue D, Ada, OK 74820.
As 2024 comes to a close and temperatures start to cool off we are looking forward to seeing everyone this fall. OACD Area Meetings are a chance for us to share opportunities, explore challenges, and fellowship with one another.
Our agenda this year focuses on many of the exciting new programs and projects that are available in conservation. Over the last few years, there has been a massive expansion in the investment in conservation in Oklahoma and across the country. We’ll share new opportunities with districts to engage with their communities. As always, our partners at the Oklahoma Conservation Commission and NRCS will be sharing important programmatic updates. We will send out a complete agenda by October 1st.
Topics for the 2024 Area Meetings include:
Updates about the Climate Smart Commodities projects in OK
District Innovation Growth Program
New Yard by Yard Ideas
Understanding Urban Conservation and Ideas on how to engage this audience
How to Improve the Locally Led Process in your district
Producer Success Story Highlights
OACD is tremendously proud of the work all of you are doing so we encourage you to extend an invitation to your locally elected officials, encouraging them to attend and witness firsthand the association proceedings. This is an excellent opportunity to strengthen our relationship with our legislators and local officials.
The Area V meeting will be hosted by the Pontotoc County Conservation District at the Pontotoc County AgriPlex, 1710 N. Broadway Avenue D, Ada, OK 74820. The in-person registration will open at 8:00 a.m. The meeting will begin at 9:00 a.m. and end by 3:00 p.m.
Registration: The registration fee is $45. This includes donuts & coffee, lunch, and printed materials. NRCS employees will register through the state office who will be billed directly for attendees. Guests, spouses, youth contest winner attendees wishing to attend the lunch must pay $15.00. We must know in advance how many will be attending the luncheon. After November 1, 2024 no refunds will be made.
Outstanding Cooperator & Outstanding Director Contest: OACD is reviving this contest. You can submit applications for your Outstanding Cooperator & Outstanding Director online at www.okconservation.org/annualawardsthe state level winner receives $1,000 and a plaque. Area V applications are due October 24, 2024. The Area winners will be recognized during the noon luncheon at the area meeting. Please contact Amanda Fitzgerald at 405-210-4837 or amandadfitzgerald@okconservation.org with any questions.
Youth Contests: The Youth Contests will be coordinated by the Employees Association. Send all posters, essays, along with entry forms for the speech contest to your OACDE Area Director, Sherry Weeks by October 14th. Do not send these entries to OACD or OCC. If you have questions concerning the youth contest, please contact Sherry Weeks from the Little River Conservation District at 580 -286-7645 or Patty Underhill at the Caney Valley Conservation District at 918-331-9800. Please register each child attending the youth contest luncheon on your form. Your registration form is how we know what children are attending. We do not announce every winner, only the ones that are attending in person. If you do not communicate that a youth contest winner will be present, their name will not be called at the awards ceremony. If you have late registrations for youth contest winners, text or email the first and last name and award to Amanda Fitzgerald at 405-210-4837 or amandadfitzgerald@okconservation.org.
Please contact Taylor Marshall at taylormarshall@okconservation.org or 918-729-4229 with any area meeting questions.
Sincerely,
Joe Caughlin
President
Area IV Meeting
September 20, 2024
RE: OACD Area IV Meeting – Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Dear Area IV Conservation District Directors, Conservation District Employees, NRCS Employees, and Partners,
As President of the Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts Board of Directors, I’d like to invite you to attend the OACD Area IV meeting on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at the Stephens County Fairgrounds, 2002 S. 13th Street, Duncan, OK 73533.
As 2024 comes to a close and temperatures start to cool off we are looking forward to seeing everyone this fall. OACD Area Meetings are a chance for us to share opportunities, explore challenges, and fellowship with one another.
Our agenda this year focuses on many of the exciting new programs and projects that are available in conservation. Over the last few years, there has been a massive expansion in the investment in conservation in Oklahoma and across the country. We’ll share new opportunities with districts to engage with their communities. As always, our partners at the Oklahoma Conservation Commission and NRCS will be sharing important programmatic updates. We will send out a complete agenda by October 1st.
Topics for the 2024 Area Meetings include:
Updates about the Climate Smart Commodities projects in OK
District Innovation Growth Program
New Yard by Yard Ideas
Understanding Urban Conservation and Ideas on how to engage this audience
How to Improve the Locally Led Process in your district
Producer Success Story Highlights
OACD is tremendously proud of the work all of you are doing so we encourage you to extend an invitation to your locally elected officials, encouraging them to attend and witness firsthand the association proceedings. This is an excellent opportunity to strengthen our relationship with our legislators and local officials.
The Area IV meeting will be hosted by the Stephens County Conservation District at the Stephens County Fairgrounds, 2002 S. 13th Street, Duncan, OK 73533. The in-person registration will open at 8:00 a.m. The meeting will begin at 9:00 a.m. and end by 3:00 p.m.
Registration: The registration fee is $45. This includes donuts & coffee, lunch, and printed materials. NRCS employees will register through the state office who will be billed directly for attendees. Guests, spouses, youth contest winner attendees wishing to attend the lunch must pay $15.00. We must know in advance how many will be attending the luncheon. After November 1, 2024 no refunds will be made.
Outstanding Cooperator & Outstanding Director Contest: OACD is reviving this contest. You can submit applications for your Outstanding Cooperator & Outstanding Director online at www.okconservation.org/annualawardsthe state level winner receives $1,000 and a plaque. Area IV applications are due October 29, 2024. The Area winners will be recognized during the noon luncheon at the area meeting. Please contact Amanda Fitzgerald at 405-210-4837 or amandadfitzgerald@okconservation.org with any questions.
Youth Contests: The Youth Contests will be coordinated by the Employees Association. Send all posters, essays, along with entry forms for the speech contest to your OACDE Area Director, Cassandra Ausher by October 14th. Do not send these entries to OACD or OCC. If you have questions concerning the youth contest, please contact Cassandra Ausher from the North Fork of the Red River Conservation District at 580-928-3113 ext. 3019 or Patty Underhill at the Caney Valley Conservation District at 918-331-9800. Please register each child attending the youth contest luncheon on your form. Your registration form is how we know what children are attending. We do not announce every winner, only the ones that are attending in person. If you do not communicate that a youth contest winner will be present, their name will not be called at the awards ceremony. If you have late registrations for youth contest winners, text or email the first and last name and award to Amanda Fitzgerald at 405-210-4837 or amandadfitzgerald@okconservation.org.
Please contact Taylor Marshall at taylormarshall@okconservation.org or 918-729-4229 with any area meeting questions.
Sincerely,
Joe Caughlin
President
Area I Meeting
September 20, 2024
RE: OACD Area I Meeting – Thursday, November 14, 2024
Dear Area I Conservation District Directors, Conservation District Employees, NRCS Employees, and Partners,
As President of the Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts Board of Directors, I’d like to invite you to attend the OACD Area I meeting on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at the Alfalfa County Fairgrounds located at 602 W. 5th Street Cherokee, OK 73728.
As 2024 comes to a close and temperatures start to cool off we are looking forward to seeing everyone this fall. OACD Area Meetings are a chance for us to share opportunities, explore challenges, and fellowship with one another.
Our agenda this year focuses on many of the exciting new programs and projects that are available in conservation. Over the last few years, there has been a massive expansion in the investment in conservation in Oklahoma and across the country. We’ll share new opportunities with districts to engage with their communities. As always, our partners at the Oklahoma Conservation Commission and NRCS will be sharing important programmatic updates. We will send out a complete agenda by October 1st.
Topics for the 2024 Area Meetings include:
Updates about the Climate Smart Commodities projects in OK
District Innovation Growth Program
New Yard by Yard Ideas
Understanding Urban Conservation and Ideas on how to engage this audience
How to Improve the Locally Led Process in your district
Producer Success Story Highlights
OACD is tremendously proud of the work all of you are doing so, we encourage you to extend an invitation to your locally elected officials, encouraging them to attend and witness firsthand the association proceedings. This is an excellent opportunity to strengthen our relationship with our legislators and local officials.
The Area I meeting will be hosted by the Alfalfa County Conservation District at the Alfalfa County Fairgrounds located at 602 W. 5th Street Cherokee, OK 73728. The in-person registration will open at 8:00 a.m. The meeting will begin at 9:00 a.m. and end by 3:00 p.m. If you have any questions regarding this location or the Alfalfa County Conservation District, please contact Kelly Fanning at 580-596-2883 or alfalfaccd@conservation.ok.gov .
Registration: The registration fee is $45. This includes donuts & coffee, lunch, and printed materials. NRCS employees will register through the state office who will be billed directly for attendees. Guests, spouses, youth contest winner attendees wishing to attend the lunch must pay $15.00. We must know in advance how many will be attending the luncheon. After November 1, 2024 no refunds will be made.
Outstanding Cooperator & Outstanding Director Contest: OACD is reviving this contest. You can submit applications for your Outstanding Cooperator & Outstanding Director online at www.okconservation.org/annualawardsthe state level winner receives $1,000 and a plaque. Area I applications are due October 31, 2024. The Area winners will be recognized during the noon luncheon at the area meeting. Please contact Amanda Fitzgerald at 405-210-4837 or amandadfitzgerald@okconservation.org with any questions.
Youth Contests: The Youth Contests will be coordinated by the Employees Association. Send all posters, essays, along with entry forms for the speech contest to your OACDE Area Director, Katie Scheihing by October 14th. Do not send these entries to OACD or OCC. If you have questions concerning the youth contest, please contact Katie Scheihing from the Central North Canadian River Conservation District at 405-884-2383 or Patty Underhill at the Caney Valley Conservation District at 918-331-9800. Please register each child attending the youth contest luncheon on your form. Your registration form is how we know what children are attending. We do not announce every winner, only the ones that are attending in person. If you do not communicate that a youth contest winner will be present, their name will not be called at the awards ceremony. If you have late registrations for youth contest winners, text or email the first and last name and award to Amanda Fitzgerald at 405-210-4837 or amandadfitzgerald@okconservation.org.
Please contact Taylor Marshall at taylormarshall@okconservation.org or 918-729-4229 with any area meeting questions.
Sincerely,
Joe Caughlin
President
Southeast Kansas Soil Health Conference
Join us for this exciting 2 day event in Iola, Kansas December 3rd and 4th!
We're excited to begin registration for one of the biggest events of the year at Green Cover— our own two-day soil health conference at our Iola, Kansas location! Join us as we network with producers to learn about the latest practices for improving soil health and profitability on your farm. In addition to the great food that all Green Cover events are known for, you will be served up a heaping portion of practical and local knowledge and experience with three farmer-based panels on Regenerative Cropping Practices, Regenerative Livestock Production, and Regenerative Biological Integration. Each panel will feature local experts and an extended discussion with the audience will follow. Additionally, we will be featuring a brand new keynote address from Keith Berns as well as a session on The Future of Regenerative Agriculture with Clint Brauer of Greenfield Robotics. There will also be sessions that will cover the benefits and use of over 80 different cover crop species.
Dates
Tuesday, December 3rd: 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM, Dinner will be provided
Wednesday, December 4th: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Address
The conference will be held at the Green Cover Facility in Iola, KS.
Green Cover Seed
29 W Davis St
Iola, KS 66749
This year we have a hotel room block in Chanute at the Holiday Inn Express. Please use the this link to book your room.
Questions?
Contact Shelby at shelby@greencoverseed.com
Dewey County Local Work Group
You are invited to the Dewey County Conservation District Local Work Group meeting on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 8:30 A.M. We will have a small breakfast meal prepared for that morning. If you could RSVP so we know how many plans to attend that would help us out. Also, attached is the Locally Led Survey that we are collecting information on.
The Oklahoma Conservation Commission Cost Share Program is directly guided by the opinions you share on this survey and the Natural Resources Conservation Service can use this information to assist with matching programs to your needs (EQIP, CSP, etc.).
Please complete this survey to help us continue helping you.
https://forms.office.com/g/zRdGkqsEfG
Our Local Work Group meeting is October 2, 2024, at 8:30 am in the Dewey County Conservation District office. The public is encouraged to attend.
If you have any questions, please contact the Dewey County Conservation District at (580) 328-5366.
Blue Thumb Volunteer Training
Blue Thumb Training for New Volunteers
September 14 & 15, 2024
Grove Community Center, Grove Oklahoma
Learn how to be a stream monitor and help protect the beautiful Ozark streams and Grand Lake in Northeast Oklahoma!
Register at https://bluethumbok.com
Monarch Butterfly Day
Event Start Date: September 14, 2024
Event End Date: September 14, 2024
Event Start Time: 10:00 AM
Event End Time: 5:00 PM
Event Location: 867 Cooper Memorial Dr., Sulphur, Oklahoma 73086-8697, United States
Celebrate the vibrancy of the monarch butterfly, Saturday, Sept. 14 during the Monarch Butterfly Day event at the Chickasaw Cultural Center.
Engage in hands-on activities with expert conservationists and immerse yourself in a butterfly tent with orange wings fluttering about. Don’t miss your opportunity to take home a caterpillar! Watch it spread its wings over time into a majestic butterfly you can release into the wild. The horticulture team will also provide pollinator plants to aid in personal conservation efforts.
Coinciding with the Monarch Butterfly Day festivities, regular scheduled cultural activities and demonstrations will continue to occur across campus from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Event/Hosting Organization Website: https://www.chickasawculturalcenter.com/experience/2024/events/monarch-butterfly-day/
EQIP Customer Survey Deadline is 9/10/24
Have you participated in our Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP) in the last three years? If so, we want to hear from you!
To continually improve our flagship conservation program, we're asking our EQIP customers to participate in a survey. (Note that if you've already completed the survey, please do not submit a second response.) It's open right now through September 10, 2024.
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.
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
Farmer Call on County Committees
Please join Rural Coalition on Tuesday, July 23rd, 2024 at 7pm ET for FSA County Committee Elections 102. Nominations for open positions on Farm Service Agency (FSA) Farmer-Elected County Committees close on August 1, 2024and we want to be sure farmers and ranchers understand the importance of their participation.
During this workshop, Farm Service Agency will join us to provide information on county committees, the nomination and election process, and what you should expect from the County Committee in your area. These include:
How to find out who is on your County Committee.
Who is running, which seats are up, how & when to vote.
How to nominate farmers and ranchers, including yourself, to run?
The election process and how ballot counting works
We also will have insights from farmers and ranchers who have run for election, served, and/or are serving as elected members and appointed Minority Advisors.
We invite you to share your experiences as well. Please email mina@ruralco.org if you have any questions or insights you would like to share before the call. Mina can also help you access the election reports for your area.
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Únase a la Coalición Rural el martes 23 de julio de 2024 a las 7 p.m. ET para las Elecciones 102 del Comité del Condado de la FSA. Las nominaciones para puestos abiertos en los Comités del Condado elegidos por agricultores de la Agencia de Servicios Agrícolas (FSA) cierran el 1 de agosto de 2024 y queremos estar seguros de que los agricultores y los ganaderos entienden la importancia de su participación.
Durante este taller, Farm Service Agency se unirá a nosotros para brindar información sobre los comités del condado, el proceso de nominación y elección, y lo que debe esperar del comité del condado en su área. Éstas incluyen:
Cómo saber quién está en el comité de su condado.
Quién se postula, qué escaños están disponibles, cómo y cuándo votar.
¿Cómo nominar a agricultores y ganaderos, incluido usted mismo, para postularse?
El proceso electoral y cómo funciona el recuento de votos
También tendremos opiniones de agricultores y ganaderos que se han postulado para elecciones, han servido y/o están sirviendo como miembros electos y asesores minoritarios designados.
Te invitamos a compartir tus experiencias también. Envíe un correo electrónico a mina@ruralco.org si tiene alguna pregunta o idea que le gustaría compartir antes de la llamada. Mina también puede ayudarle a acceder a los informes electorales de su área.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society's Conservation History Exhibit
The Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society's conservation history exhibit is on display the month of June in Woodward at the Plains Indians and Pioneers Museum. The museum board will host a reception this Saturday from 3 to 5 PM to kick off the exhibit.
OKC Community Outreach Meeting
Everyone is invited to participate in this community meeting.
No advance registration is required.
These are all "in-person" meetings with NO "Zoom/Remote" set-up planned.
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.
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.
The Future of Farm Policy: A Conversation with Farmers & Ranchers
The Future of Farm Policy: A Conversation with Farmers & Ranchers
Tue May 14, 2024 7pm - 8pm (EDT)
zoom link - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83908639455
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.
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.
