Chewing the Cud

Dr. Amy Hagerman, Associate Professor of Agricultural Economics at Oklahoma State University, gives insight on the Big Beautiful Bill, the next Farm Bill, and Ag Policy as we head into the era of AI and big technology.

Dr. Joshua Campbell, Oklahoma Cooperative Extension, discusses his role in managing OSU’s Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Program as well as his support of sustainable agriculture initiatives throughout the State of Oklahoma.

Troy Dodd, Muscogee Nation Lighthorse (Game Warden) discusses hunting and fishing rights and regulations in Indian Country.

Dr. James King, College of the Muscogee Nation, discusses Tribal Colleges and Universities as well as his personal connection to agriculture as a Mvskoke citizen.

Harleigh Moore, Flowerhill Institute, discusses her role in the growing world of Native Agriculture. She also gives insight to her pHD research project centered round bison management as well as her personal and professional connection to Osage Nation.

Billy Haltom, Muscogee Nation Ag Youth Program, discusses programmatic efforts to promote leadership and character building amongst Mvskoke youth.

Robby Deere, Mvskoke Loan Fund CEO, discusses the organization’s impact on Indian owned businesses as well their efforts to promote entrepreneurial development, financial literacy, and business planning.

1. Jim Mordecai, Bigfoot Researcher and Board Member of NOBRO, talks about his personal experiences, the annual Bigfoot Festival at Christ’s Church 40 Acres in SE Oklahoma, and discusses little known facts about Sasquatch.

Julie Norem, Muscogee Nation Conservation District, discusses efforts including garden tilling, soil testing, brush management, and invasive species. Local 4H joins in on ag leadership

Tiger Carman, Muscogee Nation Office of Environmental Services, gives insight on the newly formed Orphan Wells Program and economic opportunities around Carbon Credits.