Articles tagged with: agriculture
Home Grown: OK Food Coop model for local food system spreading nationwide
This is the first in a series of columns on the politics of local food by Kara Joy McKee, general operations manager of the Oklahoma Food Cooperative. The Coop connects consumers to local food producers through a website that allows people to order directly from Oklahoma farmers.… Continue reading
Oklahoma weather declared a disaster; farmers, ranchers eligible for assistance
From NewsOK:
The governor’s office announced today a federal disaster designation has been approved for all counties in the state.
Under the designation, farmers and ranchers are eligible for low-interest Farm Service Agency loans to address losses caused by extreme weather conditions between Sept.
Judge rules that poultry litter is solid waste
From The Associated Press:
A federal judge has ruled that poultry litter can be considered a solid waste under federal environmental laws.
The ruling Friday morning by U.S. District Judge Gregory K. Frizzell was a victory for Oklahoma in the state’s pollution lawsuit against 12 Arkansas poultry companies.
Drew Edmondson takes on poultry industry
From The Associated Press:
It’s hard to picture the crystal-clear Illinois River that Oklahoma Attorney General Drew Edmondson remembers from his youth, how he could look to the bottom and spot a dime, no matter how deep the water.
That was almost 45 years ago, and time has not been a friend.
“get big or get out”
OK Food Coop founder Bob Waldrop is tracking a bill in Congress that threatens to put small farmers out of business.… Continue reading
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