President’s Note: Book Review: Monarchs and Milkweed
The book covers the relationship between the monarch and the milkweed. It is a quality published book with abundant references.
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Oklahoma Conservation Leadership Academy
The Oklahoma Conservation Leadership Academy is now accepting applications for Class V (2020-21). Applications must be submitted by March 27, 2020.
continue readingUSDA Grant Deadlines Approaching
Individual farming/ranching operations are eligible to apply for two USDA grant programs, with deadlines coming up soon.
continue readingUsing Old Conveyor Belts to Prevent Erosion on Gravel Ranch Roads
In 2018, we installed some conveyor belt diverters to limit stormwater erosion of ranch roads. Here’s how it’s working out – and how much it costs.
continue readingPresident’s Note: Lichens in Oklahoma
The “moss rocks” popular in landscaping aren’t what they seem. Learn more about the lichens of Oklahoma with this study guide.
continue readingKerr Center Welcomes New Education/Horticulture Program Manager
The Kerr Center welcomes Karlee Pruitt, who takes the reins of the horticulture program as our new Education/Horticulture Program Manager.
continue readingSeed Starting, Season Extension, and Hydroponics
The horticulture program is starting seeds, building a low-cost hydroponics system, and waiting for the soil to dry out enough to build raised beds.
continue readingWildfire Preparedness
Numerous free resources are readily available to help each and every one of us increase our wildfire preparedness. Find out what you can do today!
continue readingCRP Grasslands Signup
Farmers and ranchers may apply to enroll grasslands in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) Grasslands signup beginning March 16. The signup runs through May 15. “Through this CRP Grasslands signup, farmers and ranchers can protect…continue reading Apply by March 27 for NRCS Wetland Reserve Easement
Apply by March 27 to Oklahoma’s NRCS for its Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) – Wetland Reserve Easement (WRE) component.
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