July 2005 Show Archives
Week 1 Show 0526
Interview with Miles Tolbert--Energy Independence (View Video)
We visit with Oklahoma Secretary of Environment, Miles Tolbert, about how farmers' crops end up in the fuel tank of our cars for a newer and cleaner burning alternative.
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Interview with Yvonne Anderson--Clean Cities (View Video)
We visit with Clean Cities Manager, Yvonne Anderson, of the Association of Central Oklahoma Government about the value of crop-burning vehicles.
For more information visit this link:Oklahoma Clean Cities
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Ag in the Classroom 2005 (View Video)
We go into the classroom to show us what teachers are learning on the farm during the summer and why it's important in today's world.
For more information visit this link:Oklahoma Ag in the Classroom
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Interview with Jayme Allen--Ag in the Classroom (View Video)
We visit with Jayme Allen about the Ag in the Classroom program.
For more information visit this link:Oklahoma Ag in the Classroom
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Day of the Cowboy (View Video)
Oklahoma Senator Jim Inhoffe led the efforts in the U.S. Senate to pass a resolution calling for the fourth Saturday in July to be named the Day of the Cowboy. We look at what it takes to be a cowboy.
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Week 2 Show 0527
Lights, Camera, Action (View Video)
Oklahoma is a boomtown once again, only this time oil production has been replaced with movie production. In May 2005, the Oklahoma Legislature passed three bills designed to bolster film production in the state. See how going Hollywood is helping Oklahoma's economy.
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Interview with Jill Simpson--Oklahoma Film and Music (View Video)
We visit with Jill Simpson, director of the Oklahoma Film and Music Office, about Oklahoma's efforts to recruit film production in the state.
For more information visit this link:Oklahoma Film and Music Office
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deadCENTER Film Festival (View Video)
Oklahoma City is proud of it's cowboy heritage, but for one weekend in June, Oklahoma "Cow Town" turns into Oklahoma "Wow Town" as film makers from around the nation take part in the deadCENTER Film Festival.
For more information visit this link:deadCENTER Film Festival
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Fantasy Make-Up (View Video)
An Oklahoma CareerTech student organization takes center stage designing the nation's first SkillsUSA competitive event for movie and theatrical make up artists in its cosmetology programs.
For more information visit this link:Oklahoma Skills USA
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Oklahoma Profile--Matthew Mungle (View Video)
Meet Matthew Mungle, academy award winner in film for special effects make-up.
For more information visit this link:Matthew Mungle
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Week 3 Show 0528
Rockin' LH Asparagus Farm (View Video)
Lee Henry gives Oklahomans a cowboy experience at his Rockin LH Asparagus Farm in the small town of Stidham near Lake Eufaula. Henry teams up with neighbors, Mike and Donna Hefner, at the Hefner Kiwi Farm for visitors to enjoy the beauty of agriculture.
For more information visit this link:Big River Emporium
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Interview with Francie Tollie--Oklahoma Agritourism (View Video)
We visit with director of agritourism, Francie Tollie, about Oklahoma agritourism.
For more information visit this link:Oklahoma Agritourism
Oklahoma Agritourism Letter
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Flying W Guest Ranch (View Video)
Not only do guests visit the Old West at this Sayre ranch, they can also experience an authentic archaeological dig.
For more information visit this link:Flying W Guest Ranch
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Wildlife Recreation (View Video)
Many farmers make more from renting their land for wildlife recreation, such as hunting, than they do from agriculture.
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Bright Idea: Cherokee, Oklahoma (View Video)
The town of Cherokee and surrounding areas are promoting tourism in Northwestern Oklahoma.
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Week 4 Show 0529
West Nile Virus (View Video)
State Epidemiologist, Dr. Kristy Bradley, discusses the effect West Nile has on humans and gives tips for prevention; your best defense against this sometimes-deadly virus. Dave Freeman, OSU equine specialist and Rebecca Halvorson owner of Halvorson Quarter Horses talk about vaccinating horses against the disease.
For more information visit this link:West Nile Virus in Oklahoma
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West Nile Virus in Horses (View Video)
The horse industry is one of the largest in the state, how you can protect your investment.
For more information visit this link:Prevention of West Nile Virus in Horses
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Fire Ants (View Video)
Heavener landowner Gene Ward and Oklahoma Department of Agriculture Field Inspector Jeanetta Cooper talk of biological control methods to fight fire ants without using pesticides.
For more information visit this link:Imported Red Ant
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Africanized Bees (View Video)
Oklahoma State University and the Oklahoma CareerTech system are teaming up to help educate and prepare the state's citizens to meet this menace.
For more information visit this link:Africanized Bee Safety
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Zebra Mussels (View Video)
While these two-inch long uninvited guests are small, they are causing a headache in some northeast Oklahoma lakes by ruining boat motors and costing taxpayer dollars to fight them.
For more information visit this link:Zebra Mussel Alert
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Creeping Cedar (View Video)
Eastern Red Cedar trees hurt our environment and pose a fire threat. Ongoing work to control this tree can now be found in most Oklahoma pastures.
For more information visit this link:The Nature Conservancy
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Week 5 Show 0530
Farmers Markets (View Video)
While farms are on the decline, farmers markets are on the increase. Growers and consumers are establishing the market as a place to get fresh produce.
For more information visit this link:Oklahoma Farmers Market Alliance
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Interview with Mike Schulte--Farmers Markets (View Video)
We visit with Mike Shulte with the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry, about the farmers market program in Oklahoma.
For more information visit these links:Okla. Dept. of Ag Marketing Development
Oklahoma Farmers Market Alliance
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Edmond Farmers Markets (View Video)
A trip to Edmond's Festival Market Place, a local farmers market, can be more than just buying and selling vegetables.
For more information visit this link:Festival Market Place
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Northwestern Oklahoma Population Decline (View Video)
Businesses and people are on the decline in Dacoma, Oklahoma, but one business has managed to stay.
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Oklahoma Profile: Jeff Hickman (View Video)
Oklahoma profile is a segment highlighting Oklahomans who have shown an undeniable drive for success in the face of adversity. This week we meet Dacoma native and District 58 State Representative, Jeff Hickman, as he discusses strategies to spur job growth and help some of Oklahoma's most isolated communities.
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Rural Loans (View Video)
Investing in rural Oklahoma may get a little easier with a combination of loans, grants, and government guarantees.
For more information visit this link:Oklahoma USDA Rural Development
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Cotton Coop (View Video)
The economic impact of cotton and it's oil to Oklahoma.
For more information visit this link:Producers Cooperative Oil Mill
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