Multi-species Grazing (Cattle and Goat) Field Day 2010 Forty people from Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas and Kansas attended the Kerr Center’s multi-species grazing field day, hosted by Dr. Dave Sparks and his wife Linda, on Saturday, May 8, 2010 at their farm near Porum, OK. Information and resources »
	2010 Buy Fresh, Buy Local - Green Country Farmers' Market Guide The 2010 Farmers’ Market Guide lists markets, by county, throughout northeastern Oklahoma where shoppers can find locally-produced fruits, vegetables, herbs, plants, honey, nuts, meats, eggs, fresh-cut flowers, and other agricultural goods. The guide also denotes the OK-Grown markets where only produce grown in Oklahoma may be sold.

A Brief Overview of the History and Philosophy of Organic Agriculture by George Kuepper This new, free online publication offers valuable background for anyone seeking to understand the past - or potential future - of organic food, farming, and regulation. The report addresses common questions about the relationships between organic food and farming, health, pests, and genetic engineering. It reviews the scientific research that gradually built organic farming's credibility with academia and government, aiding the development of today's federal organic standards.

Farm & Garden Blog
Find out what's growing in Kerr Center Communications Director Maura McDermott's garden.

Spring newsletter
The spring edition of the Kerr Center newsletter, Field Notes, is now online. As gardeners gear up for spring all over Oklahoma, this issue includes stories about heirloom varieties of lettuce, squash, and tomatoes. Other stories feature unconventional species of livestock that are making a splash... literally. In addtion, check out news updates and notices of upcoming events and ongoing services. Read newsletter...

2009 Heirloom Variety Trial Reports Available
Last summer, the Kerr Center's horticulture/organics program evaluated 14 varieties of heirloom squash, and 16 of heirloom tomatoes. The results are now available. Also, check out the report on heirloom varieties and their importance for sustainable agriculture.
Heirloom Variety Trial Report: Squash
Heirloom Variety Trial Report: Tomatoes
Heirloom Vegetables, Genetic Diversity, and the Pursuit of Food Security

A Brief Overview of the History and Philosophy of Organic Agriculture
This report by George Kuepper examines the philosophical origins of organic farming, and traces its history from the earliest practitioners through today's federal organic standard.

Stratford Hoop House Workshop Recap
For the second year in a row, Tod and Jamie Hanley, of Trebuchet Gardens in Norman, led extremely popular workshops on how to build a low-cost hoop house of their own design. Here's an account of the Stratford workshop, along with links to a slideshow and free plans. More info...

Pond-Raised Prawn Field Day Recap
Cashion farmer Jeremy Eaton welcomed visitors to observe and learn about the freshwater prawns (shrimp) he raises in the pond on his farm northwest of Oklahoma City. View photos of the workshop and pond, and access informational resources on freshwater prawn aquaculture. More info...

Become an Oklavore!
This idea sheet provides a springboard of suggestions for incorporating Oklahoma-fresh foods into home, work, and community.
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Intern Reports
Read the latest Kerr Center intern reports: 'Beyond Local' by Frances Forrest, and 'Comfrey' by Bobby Quinn.

2009 Heirloom Variety Trials
During the summer of 2009, squash, tomatoes, gourds, and purple hull peas were grown in the garden. Seventeen heirloom tomatoes, six trailing squash and nine bush squash heirloom varieties are being evaluated. Click here for a behind-the-scenes look at the this year's heirloom tomato variety trial in progress.

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and Sustainable Pest Control (packet)
This July, pest management specialists from the Kerr Center and OSU Extension conducted workshops on integrated pest management (IPM) in three different locations around the state. Copies of the presentations given during the workshops are now available online, along with a web-linked list of hardcopy materials given out in the workshop binder.

Conservation Buffers
Updated text and an expanded slideshow illustrate how fencing cattle out of streams has improved vegetation and reduced erosion on the Kerr Center Stewardship Ranch.