Bill Majors officially retired from helping organize animal exhibits at the Oklahoma State Fair, but unofficially the Ponca City, Okla., rancher says he will help when needed. OPEN: “If you have ever been to…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:58

During the Oklahoma and Tulsa State Fairs, Dr. Rod Hall, and other veterinarians, enjoy using young livestock to help explain animal agriculture to an urban audience. OPEN: “We want the public…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:10

The baby calves on Jim Pittman’s ranch near Okmulgee, Okla., are barely visible in the tall grass. Pittman says abundant rains have boosted his pastures out of the drought. OPEN: “Jim Pittman can…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:00

The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma recently received 52 head of cattle donated by the Sooner Cattle Company, Pawhuska, Okla. The beef will be used for the beef for backpack program to help feed hungry school children. OPEN: “Hungry school…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:56

Beef Quality Training set for Oct. 8 in Vinita

More than 800 Oklahoma youth participated in the recent OKFB Young Farmers and Ranchers youth livestock judging contest at the state fair. Mason Bolay, contest chairman, said the contest is not always about choosing the best animal. OPEN: “Livestock judging contests…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:55

Jim Reese, Oklahoma’s Agriculture Secretary, enjoys visiting and working with state fairs because they demonstrate agriculture to urban fairgoers. We talked to him during the recent Oklahoma State Fair. OPEN: “I love fairs…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:47

September 18 was a statewide “day of prayer” for rain. The event was sponsored by the Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts. Jordon Shearer, OACD, explains. OPEN: “It is still dry…” CLOSE: “…for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:50

Steve Manning, consultant with Natural Resources Solutions, talks about the private stakeholder’s plan to protect and preserve the lesser prairie chicken. OPEN: “The traditional habitat…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:09