The High Plains RC&D programs help people in rural areas plan and carry out activities:

·        that increase the conservation of natural resources

·        that stimulate and support economic development

·        that enhance the environment and standard of living in local  areas

2008 FARM BILL INFORMATION MEETINGS SCHEDULED

Farmers, ranchers, land managers and others interested in the 2008 Farm Bill and Economic Stimulus Bill are encouraged to attend information meetings being held throughout Oklahoma beginning on April 1.

A host of federal and state agriculture partners will be providing up-to-date information during the nine meetings which have been planned during April and May across the state.  The forums will include speakers on the commodity programs, including livestock and crops, energy and rural development, forestry, conservation programs, and opportunities for funding that may exist in the economic stimulus program.  Participants will hear speakers during general sessions and then have the opportunity to attend breakout sessions for more detailed information that is of special interest to them.  To read the entire press release click here.

Locations include Sulphur,  Altus, El Reno, Goodwell, Idabel, McAalester, Pryor, Stillwater and Woodward. Flyers for each location are linked here. To register online use this link. Payment must be made to the location you plan to attend. Download the flyer with registration information for the location of your choice. Even if you register online you must still send your advance fee to the location you plan to attend.

Meeting times are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.  The cost of attending these forums will be $10 with advance registration, or $15 at the door. 

SASDA 2009

Scheduled in Oklahoma City OK ~ June 15 - 18

Click the SASDA link above to be directed to the SASDA site to access the registration form,

HPRC&D makes grants and loans information available so the individual can make an application for either or both.  Neither grants nor loans are as easy to obtain as they once were.

Our Centennial Cookbooks are still available.  The cost is just $12 and can be purchased from board members or by contacting the High Plains office.

High Plains RC&D serves eight counties. The following people have been elected to represent specific counties:

 2009 Meeting Dates

January 21, 2009
March 18, 2009
 May 21, 2009
July 15, 2009
September 16, 200
November 18, 2009

REMINDER:    Earth Team hours.  Please submit monthly.

P. O. Box 353
#2 Miles Addition
Buffalo, Oklahoma
580-735-2033 Ext. 110
hprcd@pldi.net

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