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The Path to Game Warden: NREM provides curriculum to prepare graduates to protect wildlife

Tue, May 28, 2024

An Oklahoma game warden’s primary job is to enforce the fish and wildlife laws of the state, but becoming one takes more than a love for the outdoors.

Cowboy JournalFerguson College of AgricultureOSU AgricultureMagazine
Purposeful Pancakes: OSU alumnus uses family farm to help FFA chapters

Tue, May 28, 2024

Within 10 miles of the Kansas-Oklahoma border, the DeWitt family operates Willow Creek Farms, a fifth-generation family farm that helps FFA chapters raise money for their programs and activities.

MagazineOSU AgricultureFerguson College of AgricultureCowboy JournalRobert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center
Engineering Excellence: Program transforms state manufacturing for almost three decades

Tue, May 28, 2024

Nearly 30 years ago, two engineers in the Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculture forged a plan to provide engineering assistance to manufacturers across rural Oklahoma. Today, their plans have expanded and continue to help hundreds of businesses throughout the state.

OSU AgricultureFerguson College of AgricultureCowboy JournalOSU PolytechMagazine
Perfecting Practice: Three generations dedicate their lives to veterinary medicine in rural Oklahoma

Tue, May 28, 2024

In the heart of rural Oklahoma in 1969, Dr. Edward McCrary opened the McCrary Veterinary Hospital. Three generations later, McCrary veterinarians continue to care for animals and serve their community in Watonga, Oklahoma.

College of Veterinary MedicineOSU AgricultureMagazineFerguson College of AgricultureCowboy Journal
Passionate about Her Roots: Environmental science leader reflects on paths to success

Tue, May 28, 2024

While growing up, being involved in numerous activities was normal for Karen Hickman. Now as the director of the environmental science undergraduate program in the Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculture, little has changed.

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Educating Every Cowboy: Agricultural education program shapes tomorrow's educators

Tue, May 28, 2024

In the realm of agricultural education, instructors and professors at Oklahoma State University devote themselves to preparing undergraduate students for student teaching and their future careers.

Agricultural EducationFerguson College of AgricultureOpportunity Orange ScholarsCollege of Education and Human SciencesOSU AgricultureCowboy JournalMagazine
Cultural Crown: Biosystems engineering graduate student becomes Ms. International OSU

Tue, May 28, 2024

A single spotlight hits the Student Union Theatre stage, immediately pulling you into another world, one of an Indian wedding complete with costumes and music. As the performance ends, you are left captivated by the dance you just witnessed.

MagazineBiosystems and Agricultural EngineeringOSU AgricultureinternationalMr. and Miss American Indian OSUCowboy JournalFerguson College of Agriculture
Dusty Roads to Digital Highways: Federal programs roll out $1.3 billion for broadband infrastructure

Tue, May 28, 2024

When people, legislators in particular, realized the need for internet access, the American Rescue Plan Act was passed, which allowed the federal government to give each state money to build the infrastructure they deem necessary, said Mike Sanders, executive director of the Oklahoma Broadband Office.

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Weaving Heritage and Science: Doctoral student connects passion for research with Native American heritage

Tue, May 28, 2024

Moore-Wilson uses her knowledge in food sovereignty and safety from her education at OSU in developing a new opportunity to give tribal members the experience of coming one step closer to their ancestors while giving back to her community.

Ferguson College of AgricultureOSU AgricultureCowboy JournalMagazine
Cloudy with a Chance of Mule Deer: Researchers get answers from an understudied animal

Tue, May 28, 2024

In the flat expanses of western Oklahoma, researchers are studying mule deer to learn more about this animal’s movement, demography and survival.

OSU AgricultureCowboy JournalDepartment of Natural Resource Ecology and ManagementOklahoma Department of Wildlife ConservationFerguson College of AgricultureMagazine
Nurturing the Future: Moesels devote a lifetime to growing horticultural business

Tue, May 28, 2024

Founded in 1956 by Dick and Marjorie Moesel, Moesel’s Hort Haven was a widely known produce stand, greenhouse and nursery in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma.

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Mastering New Perspectives: Graduate students assist in winning ways

Tue, May 28, 2024

The Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculture is home to dozens of national titles and championships earned by Cowboys and Cowgirls who take competition seriously. Behind these achievements, coaches encourage students to do their best, including some coaches who are students themselves.

Ferguson College of AgricultureDepartment of Food and Animal Sciencegraduate studentsmeat judgingOSU Livestock Judging Teamgraduate assistantOSU Agriculturehorse judgingCowboy JournalOSU RodeoMagazine
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