2004 Oklahoma Highlights and Stories

Bob and Carol Diemer -- The Diemers run a diverse 4,400-acre farming operation in Kay County, Oklahoma. State Conservationist Darrel Dominick, spoke from the Diemer farm near Tonkawa, Oklahoma, and echoed Agriculture Secretary Ann Veneman in announcing that $41 million in contracts will be awarded to farmers and ranchers in 22 states who will be the first in the nation to participate in the new Conservation Security Program (CSP).

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Larry and Tom Goodson Cannon -- The story of an Oklahoma family that was one of six recent winners of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Stewardship awards. All work with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. They are just a few of the people transmuting conservation farm programs into a healthy earth—while helping to feed a hungry world. Read other Success Stories.