As a winner of the Farmer Idea Exchange, Bob Barnett, Burlington, Okla. is in Nashville, TN for the AFBF Convention (Jan. 7-11). Joining Barnett are 120 other Oklahoma farmers attending the convention. OPEN: "Bob Barnett never seems to…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:57

A new televison program called America’s Heartland can now be viewed on RFD-TV and many public television stations across the country. The show focuses on the people who produce our food and fiber. OPEN: "Are you fed up with reality TV shows?" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 2:10

High Plains folk will remember the controversial Buffalo Commons theory which basically states this area is good only for buffalos. Now, a New York Times reporter may be going down the same road. OPEN: "Nick Kristof grew up on a farm…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:45

Yes, says Tom Buchanan. He farms near Altus, Okla. and he, along with several other local farmers, tried to convince a New York Times reporter the payments are necessary. OPEN: "Tom Buchanan considers the cotton…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:56

Nick Kristof wanted to hear the farmer’s side before he wrote a column for the New York Times questioning the need for cotton program payments. He traveled to Altus, Okla. and interviewed three area producers. OPEN: (Nat sound of farmer talking) …Nick Kristof scribbled a few…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 2:23

OFB President Steve Kouplen says animal ID, world trade and taxes will all be on the discussion list as he leads more than 100 Oklahomans to Nashville. He will also be running for AFBF vice president. OPEN: "It will be difficult to find a motel…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:47

At least it is supposed to, says Lori Peterson, Vice President of Public Policy for Farm Bureau. She recently coordinated a campaign school for anyone wanting to run for political office. OPEN: "The basics of running a political…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:34