Agricultural Events

The Noble Foundation offers many educational opportunities that are open to the public. With subjects ranging from forages to hunter safety to horticulture, these events are interesting and informative. Make plans to attend today!

For more information about public educational events, contact Jackie Kelley at the Noble Foundation: 580.224.6360 or jmkelley@noble.org

The Noble Foundation campus and events are:

Jun 21, 2013

Basic AG Managing Wildlife on Small Property Field Tour

This field tour will showcase best management techniques and practices to benefit wildlife on small properties through onsite demonstrations and projects for small property landowners who have an interest in pond and wildlife habitat management.
Time: 9:00 am - 11:30 am
There is no fee for this event.

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Jun 26, 2013

Summer Burn Workshop

This joint Noble Foundation-OSU workshop is combined with the Oklahoma Prescribed Fire Council annual meeting. Presentations will be given in the morning, and a tour of previous burns on the NF Coffey Ranch will be conducted in the afternoon. A demonstration burn will be conducted, weather permitting. Attendees who want to participate in the burn (or observe it) need to wear cotton or fire resistant long pants and a long-sleeved shirt, leather boots, and a hat and gloves. Registration includes lunch.
Location: Marietta High School Auditorium, Marietta, Okla.
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Registration fee: $25.00

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Jul 15, 2013 to Jul 17, 2013

Texas Grazingland Conference

Through the concurrent session, 16 ranchers from across Texas will provide their knowledge, insight and experience representing part-time and full-time ranchers from both the cow-calf and stocker sectors. Learn successful management strategies that will help you improve your land and your business. Join us to learn how you can find solutions to keep your ranch healthy and profitable.
Location: Fort Worth, TX
Time: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Registration fee: $100.00

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Jul 16, 2013

Winter Pasture Stocker Seminar

This seminar will provide producers with a variety of information, from winter pasture selection and management to the market outlook. Updates on the latest research at the Noble Foundation and a producer panel of successful stocker operators will also be given.
Location: Southern Oklahoma Technology Center
Time: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
There is no fee for this event.

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Jul 20, 2013

Hunter Education Course

This one-day hunting overview will cover everything from firearm safety and hunting ethics to wildlife conservation and hunting laws. This course fulfills the training requirement for hunters born in 1972 or later, and the certification is accepted in all 50 states.
Location: Southern Oklahoma Technology Center
Time: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
There is no fee for this event.

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Aug 6, 2013

Water Source Development Seminar

Interest in developing a water resource for irrigation, livestock, wildlife and domestic use is at an all-time high due to the lasting drought conditions in the Southern Great Plains. This seminar will provide information on how to identify potential water sources available to the agriculture producer and landowner.
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There is no fee for this event.

Aug 20, 2013

Pecan 101 School

There are many aspects of pecan production, from planning to plant through marketing. This course will cover all aspects of annual production, including fertilization and pest management. Attendees will receive a Pecan 101 publication. Lunch will be on your own.
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Location: Southern Oklahoma Technology Center
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Registration fee: $5.00

Sep 5, 2013

Fall Cattle Seminar

This workshop will provide cow-calf producers timely information on pre- and post-weaning management and preparing cows for the winter.
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Location: Kruse Auditorium
Time: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
There is no fee for this event.

Sep 19, 2013

White-tailed Deer Management Workshop

White-tailed deer is Oklahoma’s primary wildlife resource. This workshop will provide key insights into deer behavior and biology to help producers better understand and manage this resource. Lunch included. Registration only $15 or Registration PLUS the book White-tailed Deer: Their Foods and Management in the Cross Timbers $35.
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Location: Sutton Wilderness Park, Norman, OK
Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Registration fee: $15.00

Sep 26, 2013

Fall Grazing Workshop

Join us at Middle Creek Ranch, a large cow/calf operation in northern Hughes County, Okla. to see a large, diverse land area managed with a large cattle herd and rotational grazing. Registration includes lunch.
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Location: Middle Creek Ranch, Dustin, OK
Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Registration fee: $20.00