Because it’s the right thing to do, says Wayne Krehbiel. The Hydro, OK farmer has invested many hours helping farmers in other countries, despite the fact the could someday be competitors in the world market. OPEN: "Wayne Krehbiel is a farmer who…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:53
WHY SHOULD WE HELP FOREIGN FARMERS?
HE ”SUMMERED” IN SENEGAL
Wayne Krehbiel, Hydro, OK, left his farm this summer for a few weeks to help fellow farmers in Senegal (western Africa) become self-sufficient in food production. So, how did it go? In his own words… OPEN: "So, how did you spend your summer…" CLOSE :…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:44
FARMERS BECOME DIPLOMATS!
As 56 international students representing 23 countries toured Oklahoma farms and businesses, it became obvious, this was a definite act of diplomacy! This was the 8th annual international student tour.
FOREIGN STUDENTS GET A TASTE OF RURAL OKLAHOMA
During a 2-day tour of Oklahoma farms and businesses, 56 international students from Oklahoma State U. received an "up close and personal" look at life in rural Oklahoma. The tour was sponsored by Farm Bureau. OPEN: (Opens with auctioneer’s chant…) …"It probably sounded like a…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 2:13
IT’S GOOBER TIME!
A day of dry sunshine and Matt Muller will harvest his 100 acres of peanuts near Altus in southwest Oklahoma. He hopes to harvest 4,000 pounds per acre and most will end up in peanut butter jars. OPEN: "It’s time to harvest peanuts on…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 2:00
Focus On Agriculture
FARMING IS A DANGEROUS BUSINESS
Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s Safety Director, Justin Grego, says tractor roll-over accidents and power-take-off shafts grabbing unsuspecting victims are two of the more common farm accidents he sees today. OPEN: "When a farm tractor rolls…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:58
AGRICULTURE BUDGET SAME AS LAST YEAR?
Congress continues to debate the budget despite the fact that we’re now in a new fiscal year (as of Oct. 1). AFBF’s tax expert Pat Wolff says as it stands today, the agriculture budget is the same as last year. OPEN: "Lost in the war on terror…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:48
U.S. TRADE AMBASSADOR PROPOSES CUTTING DOMESTIC SUPPORT PAYMENTS
But only if other countries agree to reduce or eliminate trade-distorting tariffs. AFBF President Bob Stallman was in Geneva when the proposal was made and says this could increase U.S. farm exports and boost prices. OPEN: "In a bold move the U.S. trade…" CLOSE: "…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau." TIME: 1:59
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