World renowned rodeo star Shoat Webster, Lenapah, Okla., is featured on the cover of the summer issue of Oklahoma Country, the official publication of the Oklahoma Farm Bureau. Webster’s illustrious career spans 50 years in the saddle. This is one of several articles on rural Oklahoma featured in the magazine.
Concerns over the explosion of meth labs in rural Oklahoma is also covered in this issue of Oklahoma Country. Illegal meth labs are an epidemic sweeping across the state, says Mark Woodward, a spokesperson for the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs. The article focuses on the economic impact of drug use and understanding its tragic effects.
Water is the focus of an article on the Farming and Irrigating Responsibly (FAIR) project in southwest Oklahoma. Tom Buchanan, Altus, Okla., is one of two area farmers featured in the story, explaining the importance of preserving the region’s most precious natural resource.
Readers will also find articles on country gardening and flavorful country recipes.
A special section called "All Around Oklahoma" features people, places and events from around the Sooner State.
Oklahoma Country is distributed to approximately 150,000 Farm Bureau members, making it one of the larger rural publications in the state.
