Burnus Fisher has a farm and ranch near Konawa in east central Oklahoma, and recent rains have encouraged his grass and wheat pastures to grow tall and green! OPEN: “Burnus Fisher was glad to…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:47

Verlin Hart says there have been fewer prescribed burns this year because there is less grass to burn. He adds, the windy spring weather has also made it a challenge this year. OPEN: “In a normal spring season…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:47

Gov. Mary Fallin has signed HB 1638, a bill that provides liability protection for agritourism businesses in Oklahoma. State Sen. Ron Justice explains why this important. OPEN: “A bill that provides…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:58

Verlin Hart, president of the Cross Timbers Prescribed Burning Assoc., explains what a prescribed burn is and why it is necessary to set fire to grass on purpose! OPEN: “When is it okay to ….” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:55

Pat Long farms with his family near Guymon, Okla., and he explains how they have reduced water usage while increasing crop production. OPEN: “Pat Long and his family…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:02

State Rep. Gus Blackwell is proud of the increased efficiency of farmers using irrigation in the Panhandle. He wants the rest of the state to learn from their methods. OPEN: “State Representative…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:40

Kimberly Pearson is the 2013 Oklahoma Ag in the Classroom Teacher of the Year. She describes how she inserts agriculture into her lessons. The award is sponsored by OFB. OPEN: “When Kimberly Pearson teaches…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 1:35

OFB President Mike Spradling believes every day is earth day on the Oklahoma farm. John Miller, state conservationist, says it is a great time to talk about agriculture. OPEN: “Earth Day was started…” CLOSE: “….for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau.” TIME: 2:00

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