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Fire by design: OSU Extension reduces local wildfire risk through prescribed burns

OSU Extension uses carefully planned prescribed burns to restore grasslands, reduce wildfire risk and better manage Oklahoma’s changing landscapes.
Fire by design: OSU Extension reduces local wildfire risk through prescribed burns
The Twinning Edge: Hering twins pursue an education for the family business

Tue, May 28, 2024

In the heartland of Oklahoma, Josh and Logan Hering, identical twin brothers, carry on a tradition of innovation within the meat industry.

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The Path to Game Warden: NREM provides curriculum to prepare graduates to protect wildlife

Tue, May 28, 2024

An Oklahoma game warden's primary job is to enforce the fish and wildlife laws of the state, but becoming one takes more than a love for the outdoors.

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Speaking for a Better Oklahoma: Agribusiness alumnus serves as Speaker Pro Tempore in Oklahoma Legislature

Tue, May 28, 2024

Kyle Hilbert slid a white pin across the table. Alongside his name appear the words "passion, integrity, progress." In 2017, Hilbert took these same principles with him to the Oklahoma Legislature.

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Love Beyond Loss: Presnals' story transcends tragedy and supports OSU

Tue, May 28, 2024

An unexpected loss and a weary heart were not enough to keep a widowed father of two young children from fighting for hope and happiness for his family.

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Headway for Headspace: OSU Extension educator teaches youth about healthy coping skills

Tue, May 28, 2024

Kuss serves as an OSU Extension specialist and 4-H educator, teaching mental health-related workshops to fellow OSU Extension educators, adult volunteers and 4-H'ers.

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Passionate about Her Roots: Environmental science leader reflects on paths to success

Tue, May 28, 2024

While growing up, being involved in numerous activities was normal for Karen Hickman. Now as the director of the environmental science undergraduate program in the Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculture, little has changed.

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Purposeful Pancakes: OSU alumnus uses family farm to help FFA chapters

Tue, May 28, 2024

Within 10 miles of the Kansas-Oklahoma border, the DeWitt family operates Willow Creek Farms, a fifth-generation family farm that helps FFA chapters raise money for their programs and activities.

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Nurturing the Future: Moesels devote a lifetime to growing horticultural business

Tue, May 28, 2024

Founded in 1956 by Dick and Marjorie Moesel, Moesel's Hort Haven was a widely known produce stand, greenhouse and nursery in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma.

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Perfecting Practice: Three generations dedicate their lives to veterinary medicine in rural Oklahoma

Tue, May 28, 2024

In the heart of rural Oklahoma in 1969, Dr. Edward McCrary opened the McCrary Veterinary Hospital. Three generations later, McCrary veterinarians continue to care for animals and serve their community in Watonga, Oklahoma.

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