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Saint Jo Agricultural Scholarship

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The Saint Jo Riding Club is proud to announce the winners of the 2022 Agricultural Scholarship.  After receiving applications from numerous deserving graduates, the club decided to increase the amount to be awarded from $3,000 to $3,700 to include 3 additional recipients.

  • 2 Scholarships for $750.00 Each to Saint Jo ISD
    • $750: JOHNSON, JACE HEATH

Jace Johnson is the son of Heath Johnson and Johnna Johnson.  He is a graduate of Saint Jo ISD and was ranked No. 2 in his class.  He has participated in sports and agriculture events during his time in high school and has received numerous awards.  He plans to attend Oklahoma State University in Stillwater to study architecture, and he hopes to one day own his own firm.

  • $750: MARTIN, EMMA

Emma Martin is the daughter of Mike and Laurie Martin and is a 2022 graduate of Saint Jo High School where she served as FFA president and was ranked No. 1 in her class. Her plans are to attend Texas Tech University and return close to home to be an elementary teacher and operate a registered Hereford cattle herd. Emma wants to incorporate her background in agriculture into the classroom so children can understand the importance of agriculture from a young age.

  • 2 Scholarships for $500.00 Each to Area Graduates
    • $500: HANSARD, KOOPER

Kooper Hansard is the son of Justin & Melanie Hansard.  He is a graduate of Nocona High School.  He has been active in 4-H, showing hogs and winning many awards.  His time in 4-H and the example of his parents have taught him leadership skills and the value of community involvement and hard work.  He plans to attend NCTC in Gainesville as a stepping stone to Tarleton University in Stephenville where he will study AG Business.

  • $500: HUNT, HALEY

Haley Hunt is a 2022 graduate of Alvord High School.  Haley plans to attend Oklahoma State University in the Fall of 2022 and compete on the OSU rodeo team. Haley is an agricultural business major and has been accepted into the honors college at OSU. Throughout high school Haley has been an active member in 4-H, FFA, athletics, Student Council, Alvord Rodeo Team, FCA, and NHS.  Her parents are Jarid & Roxanne hunt.

  • 2 Scholarships for $300.00 Each to Area Graduates
    • $300: HAND, KASSIDY “REXA”

Rexa Hand is the daughter of Rex & Regina Hand of Henrietta.  She is a 2022 graduate of Midway ISD.  She will be attending Tarleton University in Stephenville to study Criminal Justice with an AG Education minor.  Rexa has been active in rodeos and has recently served as Miss Jim Bowie Days 2021.

  • $300: JOHNSON, ANNABETH

Annabeth Johnson is a graduate of Forestburg High School. She plans to attend Tarleton State University in Stephenville and hopes to later attend Texas A&M University in College Station to study English.  She would like to teach English in a high school or a college.  She is the daughter of Laurie Johnson and recently deceased Brad William Johnson who spent time on the professional rodeo circuit.

  • 2 Scholarships for $300.00 Each to SJRC Legacy
    • $300: BROWN, KARLEE

Karlee Brown is the daughter of Chad and Sherry Brown. She graduated from Nocona High School where she was active in Volleyball, Basketball, FFA, and Rodeo. She plans on attending Tarleton State University to major in a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene.  Her sister, Raylee Brown, served as Saint Jo’s rodeo queen in 2014 and as Junior Queen in 2012.

  • $300: RITCHIE, KONNER

Konnor Ritchie is a graduate of Prairie Valley ISD.  He plans to attend NCTC to become a paramedic and firefighter.  He would like to become a ranch owner.  Konner is the son of Randal and Laurie Ritchie, and he is the brother of Karagan Ritchie, the Saint Jo rodeo queen for 2021-2022.

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Farm and Ranch Injuries

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By Barry Whitworth, DVM

In January, I attended the Oklahoma Veterinary Conference. While waiting for one of the sessions to start, a classmate of mine commented how many of the attendees walk with a limp, used a cane, and/or have damaged hands. We all agreed that working with animals is hard on the body. In general, anything associated with farming and ranching is dangerous.

Most farmers and ranchers know that agriculture is a dangerous occupation. According to United States Bureau of Statistics, workers involved in agriculture, forestry, and fishing had the highest occupational fatality rate in 2022. The fatality rate of 23.5 per 100,000 full-time equivalent (FTE) workers for this group is much higher when compared to the overall occupation fatality rate of 3.7 per 100,000 FTE. Most of the agriculture-related fatalities are associated with transportation, such as tractor overturns, and vehicle crashes, but a fair number involve livestock.

To read more, pick up a copy of the March issue of NTFR magazine. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.

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Jesses Jewelz

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By Jesse Kader

Comfy and keep it western. That’s the name of the game this month. It’s hot and who wants clingy clothing? This jumpsuit is perfectly comfortable and relaxed without forfeiting the fashion. Dress it up or keep it casual. See this and more at www.jessesjewelz.com.

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Noble Research Institute Expands New Program Offering Farmers and Ranchers the Essentials of Regenerative Ranch Management 

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The educational program has been expanded to three new locations, empowering ranchers and farmers to monitor and improve the health of their land, livestock and livelihood through regenerative principles.

ARDMORE, OK–September 12, 2023 – Noble Research Institute announced the expansion of Essentials of Regenerative Ranching, a new educational program designed to help ranchers enhance and restore the land, making it more resilient and reaching livestock grazing goals through regenerative management. Essentials of Regenerative Ranching provides producers with practical tools, hands-on experience and guidance to make data-driven decisions to decrease costs and improve profit.

The Essentials of Regenerative Ranching course has been expanded to three new locations in Texas and Oklahoma. Registration is open now at www.noble.org/essentials. Seating is limited, so early registration is recommended.

Texas A&M

College Station, Texas

October 17 – 18

O.D. Butler, Jr. Animal Science Complex

Noble Research Institute

Ardmore, Oklahoma

October 31 – November 1

Pavilion Center

Texas A&M

Kingsville, Texas

November 7-8

Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Center

“Program participants gain working knowledge and experience of monitoring and improving the health of their soil, grazing livestock more strategically and making informed financial decisions,” said Hugh Aljoe, Noble Research Institute’s director of ranches, outreach and partnerships. “We use a mix of classroom and field work to send producers home with the tools they need to begin making changes on their ranch.”

Farmers and ranchers navigate uncertainty from weather, fluctuating market prices and escalating costs of inputs. Many producers are seeking new tools that offer greater control and reduce their operational uncertainty. Through this course, ranchers and farmers will calculate their financial situations, determine initial stocking rates, carrying capacity and grazing goals.

“The course is well-suited for ranchers of all experience levels and all types and sizes of operations,” Aljoe added. “No matter your situation, this program will transform the way you think about your ranch.”

The Essentials of Regenerative Ranching program allows producers to overcome obstacles, become more informed problem-solvers and increase the productivity of their grazing lands.  By participating in this program, ranchers join a community of like-minded producers who are shaping the future of ranching and leaving a lasting impact on their land and families. “If I had known what I learned in this course when I started my regenerative journey, I could have avoided some key mistakes,” said Tana McCarter, a rancher, and Essentials attendee. “I left with the tools I needed to monitor my soil health and financial progress. I’ll now have the right data to make informed decisions on how to meet my regenerative goals.”

Noble Research Institute is an independent nonprofit agricultural research organization dedicated to guiding farmers and ranchers in applying regenerative principles that yield healthier soil, more productive grazing land, and business success.

At Noble, researchers, facilitators and ranch staff work together to share with farmers and ranchers the skills and tools to regenerate the land in a profitable manner. Noble is focused on the regenerative management of the nation’s grazing acres, which directly impacts pasture and range environments, wildlife, pecan production, and livestock production. Regenerative management recognizes that each decision made on the ranch impacts the interactions of the soil, plants, water, animals, economics and people. Noble’s 14,000 acres of working ranch lands provide a living laboratory on which to demonstrate and practice regenerative principles and ideas to deliver value to farmers and ranchers across the U.S.

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