Southern Oklahoma Urban and Small Farm Hub Launches

Murray State College, the Oklahoma Conservation Commission, Chickasaw Nation, the Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts and the Arbuckle Conservation District announced groundbreaking for the Southern Oklahoma Urban and Small Farm Hub in Ardmore, Oklahoma. The hub at Murray State College will offer technical assistance, individualized farm planning, educational training, grants, cost-share programs, and retail opportunities. By equipping producers with essential knowledge, skills and resources, this collaborative effort aims to increase the availability of nutritious, locally grown fruits and vegetables while addressing challenges such as food desertification, lifestyle-related illnesses, and the economic sustainability of small urban farms. A key focus of the hub will be promoting natural resource conservation and regenerative agriculture. Additionally, producers will have access to a series of mini-grants designed to support conservation practices and the adoption of regenerative farming techniques.