November 11, 2020 Issue, Page 13 of 14

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Agriculture November 4, 2020 11 EDA invests $1 million to Oklahoma State University to assist Oklahoma manufacturers Cheyenne - Today, Con- recover from the coronavirus matched with $485,000 in Performing the Delegated Du- tance grant to help Oklahoma ties prevent, prepare for, and gressman Frank Lucas (OK- pandemic. Oklahoma State local funds and is expected to ties of the Assistant Secretary manufacturers in North- respond to the coronavirus 03) released the following University has a long history create 500 jobs. of Commerce for Economic east and Central Oklahoma pandemic. statement after U.S. Secretary of partnering with regional “President Trump is work- Development. “The technical respond to the effects of the BDA CARES Act Recovery of Commerce Wilbur Ross manufacturers, providing ing diligently every day to assistance to be provided by coronavirus. These funds will Assistance, which is being announced that the Depart- assistance to growing busi- support our nation’s economy Oklahoma State University be used to provide technical administered under the au- ment’s Economic Develop- nesses and insights to shifts following the impacts of to regional manufactures will assistance and best practices thority of the bureau's flexible ment Administration (EDA) is in industries,” said Congress- COVID-19 through the address workforce health and to assist our local manufac- Economic Adjustment Assis- awardinga $1 million CARES man Lucas. “I'm extremely CARES Act,” said Secretary of safety, shift to new markets, tures and job creators access tance (EAA) (PDE) program, Act Recovery Assistance grant proud of the work Oklahoma Commerce Wilbur Ross. “This and support other recovery new markets. This funding provides a wide-range of to Oklahoma State Univer- State University has done to EDA investment will create a efforts.” will be matched with more sity, Stillwater, Oklahoma, to help assist local manufactur- stronger and more resilient “As Oklahoma recovers than $400,000 in local funds financial assistance to eligible assist Oklahoma manufactur- ers and job creators across economy in Northeast and from the coronavirus pan- and create 500 jobs in the communities and regions as. ers in Northeast and Central Northeast and Central Okla- Central Oklahoma by creating demic, the Trump administra region. This is fantastic news.” they respond to and re- Oklahoma respond to the homa. Thanks to OSU's efforts important, new manufactur- tion continues to make our ‘The CARES Act, signed cover from the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic: and the EDA’s investment, ing opportunities.” state a priority,” said Senator into law by President Donald coronavirus pandemic. For “The Commerce Depart- Oklahoma will soon have an “This investment comes at Jim Inhofe. “Iam pleased J. Trump, provides EDA with complete information, please ment and EDA’s investment additional 500 jobs added to a crucial time to help Okla- that Oklahoma State Univer- $1.5 billion for economic visit our recently updated comes at a crucial time as our growing economy.” homa’s economy come roaring sity will receive a $1 million development assistance EDA CARES Act Recovery As- Oklahoma and its businesses ‘The EDA grant will be back,”said Dana Gartzke, CARES Act Recovery Assis- programs to help communi- sistance page. Tips for cleaning homes following COVID-19 diagnosis able gloves, and make sure u there is adequate ventila- gloves and throw them away.” Keeping hands clean is. Family & Consumer Science Extension Educator, at the tion in the room. Follow the one of the best ways to avoid Beckham County office (580- directions on the label to spreading germs. Always wash 928-2139), Washita County ensure safe and effective use hands for at least 20 seconds of products. Disinfecting solu- with soap and water after office (580-832-3356) or tion works best when sprayed nose-blowing, coughing or [email protected]. on surfaces and left for at least sneezing. Other key times to Oklahoma State University, one minute before wiping wash hands include after using as an equal opportunity em- it off. Disinfect high-touch the restroom, after contact ployer, complies with all applicable surfaces such as tables, light with a person who is sick, be- switches, doorknobs, faucets fore eating or preparing food federal and state laws regarding and toilets frequently. and after contact with animals non-discrimination and affirma- When doing the laundry of or other pets. If soap and tive action. Oklahoma State someone with COVID or who water are not readily available, University is committed to a has recovered, wash according use a hand sanitizer contain- policy of equal opportunity for all Keeping a home clean is recovering or is now recovered “Stores are anally to to manufacturer's directions ing at least 60% alcohol. individuals and does not discrimi- important anytime, but dlean- get more cleaning products on and dry completely. “We're continuing to see an from COVID-19, clean as you “It's a good idea to wear increase of COVID-19 cases, nate based on race, religion, age, ing and disinfecting following normally would then disinfect the shelves, but some prod- disposable gloves when han- so it’s important for everyone sex, color, national origin, marital a COVID-19 diagnosis helps to further reduce risk,” Peek ucts can still be hard to find,” dling any bedding or clothing to take the necessary steps status, sexual orientation, gender reduce risk to others. said. “It’s important to know she said. “If you're having items of an infected person. to cut down the spread of the identity/expression, disability, or For many people, it’s sec- the difference between clean- trouble finding your favorite ond nature to dust furniture, ing and disinfecting.” products, you can always use ‘These items can be washed virus,” Peek said. veteran status with regard to em- with other people's items,” Additional information is vacuum the carpet and wipe Cleaning with soap and a diluted household bleach Peek said. “Be sure to clean available from OSU Extension ployment, educational programs down surfaces during nor- water reduces germs, dirt and solution if appropriate for and disinfect clothes hampers. at http://extension.okstate. and activities, and/or admis- mal household chores, said impurities on surfaces. Disin- the surface. Check the label Once the laundry is in the edu/coronavirus.html. Or, sions. For more information, Gina Peek, Oklahoma State fecting kills germs on surfac- on the bleach to make sure it washing machine, remove the contact Kristy Spalding, visit https:///eeo.okstate.edu University Extension Hous- es. Practice routine cleaning contains 5.25%-8.25% sodium ing and Consumer Specialist. of frequently touched surfaces hypochlorite. Four teaspoons More steps are needed now, such as doorknobs, tables, of bleach per quart of water and the details are important. light switches, phones, com- makes a good amount of dis- “{f someone in your home has puter keyboards, toilets and infecting solution.” been diagnosed with and is faucets. ‘Wear reusable or dispos- FAPC and OKSBDC partner Support to support business growth ayia Farming & Your Inamune, Cyc! CUSTER COUNTY ‘The Oklahoma State Uni- businesses. tunities; and linking clients versity Robert M. Kerr Food As part of the partnership, with appropriate resources and Agricultural Products five individuals are splitting on starting and operating a Center and the Oklahoma their time between FAPC and business. Small Business Development OKSBDC to support small In addition, Erin Johnson, Center are working together business development. FAPC business/marketing cli- to support entrepreneurial Rodney Holcomb, EAPC and small businesses in the agribusiness economist, was ent coordinator, and Andrea state. appointed director of the Graves, FAPC business plan- “Both FAPC and OKSBDC OKSBDC Data Center and is ning and marketing special- are very similar in our mis- conducting market, competi- ist, will continue to advise sions,” said Roy Escoubas, tion and industry research to start-up and entrepreneurial FAPC director. “We both are help small business clients. companies within the food here to help support business Stephanie Baker, quality and agricultural industries, growth in Oklahoma.” FAPC, a part of OSU's Division of Agricultural Sci- management specialist, is the newest hire for FAPC and OKSBDC and is leading and but their reach will increase as they assist additional compa- nies with OKSBDC. Tuesday, Dec. 1* - 10 a.m. ences and Natural Resources, helps to discover, develop and managing quality, food safety and security programs for the “It is a wonderful opportu- Seller: Johnnie Dixon deliver technical and business Oklahoma food industries, as nity to be able to assist more information that stimulates well as best manufacturing people in the state,” Johnson Auction Locatio Onsite and supports the growth of practices for product outputs said. “Being able to work with Property Directions: From Clinton, OK - 3 2 Miles West on Hwy 73, value-added food and agricul- and employee safe health businesses through OKSBDC tural products and processing practices. 1/2 Mile South on N 2200 Rd. is exciting and beneficial in in Oklahoma. James Arati, OSU and addition to providing all the Detailed Information & Real Estate Terms at www.entzauction.com Similarly, the OKSBDC OKSBDC business develop- ‘Any announcements sale day take precedence services that FAPC offers.” state office, located in Durant, ment specialist, provides For more information coaching for small businesses Cc ENTZ Auction & Realty, inc Oklahoma, is committed to growing Oklahoma’s economy and entrepreneurs by ana- about the two centers and by advising entrepreneurial lyzing client business plans; how they support business and small businesses to help advising on investments, mar- growth, visit the FAPC and Auctioneer /@roker 75020 www.entzauction.com @ 405.663.2200 Oklahomans launch and srow keting and funding ovvor- OKSBDC websites.