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Agricutlure August 18, 2021 Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt Signed SB632 Into Law OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla- now include pooling bonuses, the beginning of the year homa, August 4, 2021 - The Oil & ,” said President of OEPA Oklahoma Energy Producers Gas Lease revenues and Owner of Kingery Energy Alliance joined Oklahoma Gov- bonuses and uncompleted in ernor Kevin Stitt as he signed minerals sales transactions to Representative Kevin Senate Bill 632, the Oklahoma be Boyles (left), Sydney Hill, Oil & Gas Lien Act, into law. included as first priority OEPA Board Member Darlene “This is a huge legislative lien holders in bankruptcy fil- Wallace, OEPA Board Member win for Oklahoma produc- ings Parker Bowles, OK Governor ers,” said OEPA Chairman and Representative Kevin Stitt, OEPA member Owner of Keener Oil & Gas Marcus McEntire Michael Booze, Senator Zack Company in Tulsa, OK, Dewey Senator Zack Taylor (R- Taylor, OEPA Board Mem- Bartlett. “We now know that Seminole) and coauthored by ber David Guest, OEPA Board small producers in Oklahoma Member Joe Warren, OEPA are protected in the future.” Ardmore, OK, David Little. Lobbyist Greg Piatt. SB632 modifies the Okla- . The bill was authored by homa Oil & Gas Lien Act to (R-District 50). ‘They worked tirelessly to include additional types of oil We are thankful to have push this important piece and a robust volunteer Legislative of gas proceeds as priority Committee that set an agenda legislation through the leg- daims in bankruptcy. It will at islative process. PSO Announces 2021 AEP Foundation FFA STEM Representative Kevin Boyles (left), Sydney Hill, OEPA Board Member Darlene Wal- lace, OEPA Board Member Parker Bowles, OK Governor Kevin Stitt, OEPA member Mi- After-School Grant winners chael Booze, Senator Zack Taylor, OEPA Board Member David Guest, OEPA Board Mem- ber Joe Warren, OEPA Lobbyist Greg Piatt. TULSA, Oklahoma - FFA are helping advance agricul- will help students learn tech- About OEPA concerned with protecting our Corporation Commission. For chapters across Oklahoma are tural education, foster inno- nical and critical thinking Oklahoma Energy Produc- rights as small business oil and receiving a share of more than vation and inspire success. In skills that can help fuel in- ers Alliance is a group of Okla- gas producers and royalty own- more information, visit www. $38,000 after being named re- 2020, the AEP Foundation an- novation and set them on a homa oil and gas companies ers at the State Capitol and the okenergyproducers.org, cipients of this year’s American nounced a $200,000 grant to rewarding career path.” Electric Power Foundation FFA fund the program for another STEM After-School grants. five years. The AEP Foundation is the ‘This year, grants ranging charitable arm of American Electric Power, parent com- from $1,000 to $2,500 were awarded to FEA chapters in pany of Tulsa-based electric Alex, Atoka, Boone-Apache, The magic of fall is found in the garden provider, Public Service Com- Boswell, Broken Arrow, Broken pany of Oklahoma (PSO). ‘The Bow, Burns Flat, Calvin, Cana- grant program is made pos- dian, Caney Valley, Dewey, Jay, sible through a partnership be- Okmulgee, Stigler, Temple, tween PSO and the Oklahoma and Valliant. FFA Foundation. “We're excited to con- Since 2018, the AEP Foun- tinue our partnership with EFA dation and PSO have awarded to offer hands-on, STEM-re- grants now totaling more than lated education to students in $123,000 to state FFA chap- the areas we serve,” said Tiffini ters to fund a wide range of Jackson, PSO Vice President — programs and activities that External Affairs. “These grants Gotebo Get Down to be held September 4 Gotebo will be holding the 25th Annual Gotebo Get Down on September 4th at Penn Park. ‘The day will begin with a mo- torcycle poker run with registration starting at 9:00AM through 10:30AM. Last bike out will be at 10:30. The parade will begin at 11:00 with all other festivities beginning afterwards. Festivities include: Pony Rides, 18 Ft. Inflatable Water Slide, Rock climbing wall, a mechanical bull, cornhole and horseshoes tournament, Gotebo's Got Talent contest, giant Connect Four tournament, food trailers, over 50 vendors, snowcones, funnel cakes, contests, and much more! ‘There will be an auction at 6:00 PM followed by a 25 Sky Lantern Release which will feature 25 Multi Colored Sky Lanterns filling the night sky to commemorate the 25th Year this festival has been held! To end the day, there will be a dance from By Gail Ellis don’t hang up that gardening Oklahoma's mild climate said. “For warm season vegeta- 9PM-12AM. It will be a fun family day with alot of activities! trowel just yet. A renewed sea- is ideal for fall gardening, and bles, just remember that with Be sure to visit their Facebook Event page to keep up with the STILLWATER, Okla. - son of fall vegetables awaits in Oklahoma State University Ex- fall’s shorter days and cooler latest information: 25th Annual Gotebo Get Down. When summer begins to fade, your own backyard. tension provides educational temperatures, it might take an opportunities for both experi- extra week before they're ready enced and novice gardeners to for harvest.” extend the growing season. Laughlin in her fall Master OKEB Insurance offers back to school “Small farmers and pro- ducers have figured out there's Gardeners course and Dekalb- Myers in her fall gardening a successful cool season in the fall, and they’ve really upped workshop remind participants road safety and insurance tips their production with cool sea~ that it can be a challenge to son crops,” said Julia Laugh- keep certain vegetables cool enough in those last few hot Insurance changes and safety practices to keep in mind lin, a horticulture Extension educator in Oklahoma County. days of summer. The decision “There’s beautiful sunshine to plant is based on an accurate and more reliable weather in day count and a little luck. as children return to school this fall the fall.” ‘This second wave of home- “We get out our calendars and guess on when to plant grown vegetables provides based on past data of Okla- OKLAHOMA - With Okla- Assess Changes and Update time to obtain it. This is the driving course for new drivers. healthy food choices, saves on homa’s first freeze,’ Dekalb- homa students heading back to Policy. There are a few common period of time where an indi- If you are interested in hosting the grocery budget and sup- Myers said. the classroom, there are a few changes that occur during the vidual will most likely benefit one of these programs in your ports a sustainable lifestyle. Once cool season trans- life changes that could impact back-to-school season that from lower rates. Use our Life local school or community, “It’s my preferred season plants or seeds are in the your insurance coverage. Ad- could require an update on Insurance calculator at www. to garden and a nice time to ground, moisture management ditionally, with the busy sea- your insurance policy. For ex- okfbinsurance.com/life to de- it the Safety Services Division start over if you planted some- is key, and mulches and shade son, it is critical to be mindful ample, a child obtaining their termine how much Life Insur- page for more information at thing in the spring, and it cloth are effective in keeping of safety practices and share driver's license or moving into ance coverage may be needed. www.okfarmbureau.org/pro- didn’t work out,” said Court- the vegetables cool and moist. them with your child as they a dorm, apartment, etc. for Road Safety. With many grams/safety. ney Dekalb-Myers, a Cleveland Seeds for produce, such as head back to school. college can impact your policy. kids biking, walking and driv- About Oklahoma Farm Bu- County Extension educator. beets, green beans and carrots, “The back-to-school season Discussing these changes with ing to school, it is important requ Insurance ‘Any warm season vegetable can be soaked overnight. They is fast-paced and involves a lot an insurance agent will help that kids and adults know how Oklahoma Farm Bureau In- that can be grown within 90 often won't germinate if they of change,” said Gary Buckner, ensure the proper coverage is to be safe. Below are a few safe- surance is proudly celebrating 75 days is capable of producing a get wet and then dry again. executive vice president and addressed and potential dis- ty practices to keep in minx bumper crop in the fall. Zuc- One of the biggest challenges general manager of Oklahoma counts are offered. Do not speed in neighbor- years of serving Oklahomans. chini, yellow squash, cherry is timing, because the window Farm Bureau (OKFB) Insur- Life Insurance Benefits. hoods ‘Since 1946, OKFB Insurance has tomatoes, spinach and sev- ance. “It’s important to up- Life’s_ unexpected moments Be careful backing out of worked to protect Oklahomans eral varieties of lettuce will in which to plant, grow and harvest fall produce is what date your insurance policies could have a devastating ef- your driveway from the risks they face every day, continue to thrive. Pumpkins as these changes happen. This fect on family life and finances. Look both ways before whether it be home, auto, life, are a popular choice, and cool Laughlin “Timing calls “less forgiving.” and moisture are will ensure you and your child From unpaid education costs crossing the street commercial or farm & ranch. With season produce — including are covered in the event of the to potential medical bills, it Do not overtake or pass a agents in all 77 counties, we are broccoli, cabbage, kale, spin- everything. Once you get past unexpected.” can be expensive. Life Insur- school bus when the red load- ready to serve our neighbors at a ach, cauliflower, carrots, beets that point of germination in OKFB Insurance is shar- ance can help keep your loved ing signal is flashing and radishes — is ideal for fall the late summer heat, the ing ways for Oklahomans to ones safe and protect their fu- ‘Also, take advantage of moment's notice and are commit- weather. magic of fall weather will take help their children get back to ture. the Oklahoma Farm Bureau's ted to helping our 140,000+ mem- “All cole crops have to be over,” she said, school safely, while exploring Obtaining Life Insurance resources and guides that edu- ber families to insure their future. started from transplants, and For fall gardening tips, see options that ensure their chil- while you're young and healthy cate kids on school bus safety, To learn more, visit http://www. those can often be found at OSU Extension's fact sheet on dren's futures are protected. is usually the most optimal bike safety and a defensive okfbinsurance.com, farmers markets,” Laughlin fall gardening.