Emergency Drought Commission Approves Additional $12 Million in Emergency Drought Cost-Share Funding

11.10.2022

For More information:Lee Benson, Public Information Officerlee.benson@ag.ok.gov | 405.522.5479November 10, 2022 Emergency Drought Commission Approves Additional $12 Million in Emergency Drought Cost-Share Funding OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — The Emergency Drought…

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For more information: Keith Merckx, Information Representativekeith.merckx@ag.ok.gov | 405.522.6156 Caution Urged with High Fire Danger OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — Oklahoma Forestry Services is urging Oklahomans to use extreme caution in the…

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For More information: JanLee Rowlett, Deputy Commissioner janlee.rowlett@ag.ok.gov | 405.522.6105 Emergency Drought Commission Approves Cost-Share Program OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — Drought relief is one step closer to being on its way to…

USDA Local Food Procurement Assistance Program Launches in Oklahoma

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First Annual Statewide School Garden Contest Results Announced

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For more information: Cheri Long, Program Coordinator Cheri.long@ag.ok.gov September 6, 2022 First Annual Statewide School Garden Contest Results Announced OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. – The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry and…

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Urban Grants Available from Oklahoma Forestry Services

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For more information: Mark Bays, Urban Forestry CoordinatorMark.Bays@ag.ok.gov | 405.522.6150August 16, 2022 Urban Grants Available from Oklahoma Forestry Services OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. – Urban and Community Forestry Grants will be available…

Oklahoma Teachers Attend 2022 National Ag in the Classroom Conference in Saratoga Springs, New York

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July 6, 2022 For More Information: Melody Aufill, Ag in the Classroom Coordinatormelody.aufill@ag.ok.gov | 405.795.0121 OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. – From June 27 to July 1, educators from across the country gathered for…

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