But Ray Prock knows he cannot do it alone. The central California dairy farmer joined with others during a June 14 event sponsored by the Washington Post to discuss ways to prevent hunger. OPEN: “Ray Prock wants to feed…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:07

Jim Freudenburger has just finished harvesting wheat on his farm near Coyle in central Oklahoma. He says spring storms damaged his wheat and the yields were disappointing. OPEN: “Jim Freudenburger has….” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:56

Jeff Fowle believes farmers must do a better job of connecting with consumers. Fowle is a northern California farmer and rancher who is a passionate advocate for agriculture. OPEN: “Farmers need to change the way…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:52

They may continue to struggle with negative news stories, say California farmers Ray Prock and Jeff Fowle. Both explain why Facebook, Twitter, etc., should be used to tell the farm story. OPEN: “Do you have a Facebook…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:42

Farmers are often quick to say they are good at producing food but lousy at talking about it! Jeff Fowle explains why that has to change. OPEN: “I often hear farmers say…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:00

Doctors Hear Beef Message With BOLD Study

Deborah Reed, University of Kentucky, was recently in Oklahoma talking to farm safety experts about the consequences of older farmers having more accidents. OPEN: “The average age of farmers today…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:11

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