Chewing the Cud

Extension Educator Jill Gibbons discusses family and consumer sciences, 4-H youth development, and the essential role of community programming in Okmulgee County. 

Riley Berry, Mvskoke Ag Producer and MCN Conservation District Commissioner, talks about the long road he traveled to become a cattle producer, his experience with the FSA loan process, Hannah Watermelons, and his newfound role as a leader in the world of tribal agriculture.”

“NRCS State Conservationist Jeanne Jasper and Assistant State Conservationist Brent Pannell discuss current conservation programs, the changing dynamics of land use, and highlight new information on regenerative agriculture.”

February 6, 2026 Show: Guest Bill Breckinridge shares hard-earned wisdom on raising Spanish goats, building a resilient homestead, and protecting Mvskoke tobacco traditions.

January 30, 2026 Show: Leo Enlow, a Muscogee youth producer and rising FFA leader, shares his journey in livestock, showmanship, and the next generation of Native agriculture.

Roderick Dukes, USDA - NRCS Team Lead, gives insight into current and future federal cost-share programs that assist landowners who are engaged in production agriculture. 

Nico Williams, founder and director of Burning Cedar Sovereign Wellness, talks about her passion around native foods, local ingredients, and desire to create personal balance.

Trenton Kissee, Muscogee Nation Secretary of Interior of Affairs, gives a 2025 year-end update on all things agricultural at the Nation and leaves us with some nuggets to ponder on for 2026.

Travis Thompson, Muscogee Nation Citizen, talks about his passion for the outdoors, new NWTF “Rez Birds” Chapter, and his support role in Woodsman Ministries.

Jim Hall, Oklahoma Farm Bureau, discusses risk management, liability, and ag related insurance as well as the role OFB plays in shaping agriculture policy in the State of Oklahoma.