Learn about the Mauch Family and their 5th generation farm that offers fresh, locally grown produce, eggs, and pasture-raised pork, available at the Farmers Market at Scissortail Park and local OKC stores
Starting with just one hive in 2017, Fragrant Forest Farms has grown into a thriving bee sanctuary and community garden. Along with selling at the Muskogee Farmers Market, they’re opening a Food Hub in Downtown Wagoner this month! Visit their blog to learn about the journey
From backyard farming to local markets, discover how Hundred Mile Homestead’s passion for clean, natural food is transforming their community with pasture-raised pork and homemade goods. You can visit their booths at the Muskogee Farmers Market and Coweta Saturday Street Market!
Laurie and Bill of Canyon Creek Cabins Farm turned their passion for gardening into a thriving venture, providing their community with a variety of homemade food. Read their blog and visit them at the Lawton Farmers Market or on Facebook!
We do not farm because we HAVE to - so why DO we farm? Kat Robinson of Robinson Ranch Veggies tells the story of how her family found their passion in farming real food in community with other animals and plants.
Food Safety plays an important role throughout the entire food growing process. Microbial contamination can happen at any point during pre-planting, production, harvesting and post-harvest. Learn more about post-harvest food safety in this blog.
Kat Robinson of Robinson Ranch expresses her gratitude for volunteers & volunteer work days on their farm. Learn more about how you can start hosting your own volunteer work days in this blog!
The USDA’s Rural Business Development Grant (RBDG) offers funds for projects that will create, increase, or support small businesses in rural areas. Check out OLAC’s blog post for ideas to get your market or community project started.
Direct experience can teach kids a lot. The Farm Service Agency offers an operating loan option to eligible individual young folks ages 10 through 20 to finance income-producing, agriculture-related projects and OLAC has the rundown for you.