Blog - Kerr Center

Okies for Monarchs Featured in New Short Video Documentary

Okies for Monarchs is featured in a new short video documentary about monarch conservation in Oklahoma. Watch, learn, and plant milkweed!

Oklahoma Organics: Sales Soar, But Farm Numbers, Acreage Lag Nation

USDA data show Oklahoma certified organic sales soaring, but farm numbers and acreage are growing more slowly.

Livestock Conservancy 2021 Poultry Census

Complete the Livestock Conservancy’s 2021 Poultry Census to help guide efforts to conserve heritage poultry breeds in North America.

President’s Note: Is the American Elderberry Safe to Consume?

Is the American elderberry safe to consume? What about products made from elderberries? The latest science says yes.

Eastern Monarch Population Declines 26%

The eastern monarch population declined 26% from last year to 2.10 hectares, while scientists estimate that at least 6 hectares are needed to sustain the population.

President’s Note: Kerr Center to Work on USDA Organic Grant

The Kerr Center will be working with researchers from the University of Missouri on a new USDA grant aimed at identifying challenges to organic agriculture in the region.

Free Online Fire Resilience Course

Do you want to better prepare your farm and community for fire? A new free online course can help. Self-led, Farmers Build Wildfire Resilience offers ongoing enrollment, letting you sign up and start at any…

Farmers’ Guide to the Conservation Stewardship Program

The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) has released the latest version of its free Farmers’ Guide to the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP).

President’s Note: Western Monarch Population in Decline

The latest numbers for the western monarch show the population in decline, with just 1,914 overwintering monarchs in the western flyway!

New Report Highlights Importance of Soil Biodiversity

A new report shines a spotlight on soil biodiversity, highlighting its importance for food production and ecosystem services.