After 4,941 shows, we are phasing out the Ag First radio program series as Sam Knipp takes early retirement from the microphone. In his last show, he emphasizes the importance of telling the farm story. OPEN: “4,940….” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:28

He was once an outspoken critic of GMOs, but now British author and environmentalist Mark Lynas says we need GMO’s to feed the world. OPEN: “British author and…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:57

Famous animal scientist Temple Grandin explains why she would like to see more emphasis on animal welfare.

Close to 1,000 Oklahoma youth learned valuable life skills during the annual youth livestock judging contest at the state fair. It was sponsored by the OKFB Young Farmers and Ranchers committee, chaired by Zac Harris, Hobart, Okla. OPEN: “Clos to 1,000…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:47

Visitors to this year’s Oklahoma State Fair learned about agriculture when they visited the fictional town of Agtropolis. Local FFA chapters took care of the exhibit each day. OPEN: “Visitors to the …” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:03

MBA 2.0 great opportunity for beef producers

Mark Snowden, CEO of Cimarron Rural Electric Cooperative, Kingfisher, Okla., describes a new solar garden planned for his area that will help customers tap into the renewable energy market. OPEN: “The Cimarron….” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:00