Josh Campbell stands facing two women with their backs to the camera. Josh is wearing a grey hat with orange O-S-U letters and a red, black and white flannel patterned long-sleeve shirt. He is pointing toward papers that the woman on the right is holding. The woman on the right is wearing a grey sweatshirt, and she has straight shoulder-length light brown hair. The woman on the left is wearing a red sweatshirt, and she has dark brown, curly shoulder-length hair. — Josh Campbell begins weekly Zoom sessions to support new farmers and ranchers. (Photo by Mia Reinert, OSU Agriculture)

Weekly Zoom series to cover a range of topics for beginning producers

Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Media Contact: Gail Ellis | Editorial Communications Coordinator | 405-744-9152 | gail.ellis@okstate.edu

Josh Campbell, beginning farmers and ranchers state specialist for Oklahoma State University Extension, will host a weekly webinar series for new producers from March 5 through May 14.

The free webinar series will provide opportunities for beginning farmers and ranchers to engage with a variety of topics important for new agricultural enterprises. Sessions range from business planning, farm taxes, enterprise budgeting, grants and loans to wholesale and e-commerce platforms.

Who and what: Anyone who is interested in starting a farm or ranch operation of any size is encouraged to attend the weekly Zoom. Campbell will host the series through his experience as a county Extension educator of nine years and now in his role as state specialist for almost a year.

When and where: Wednesdays, March 5 through May 14, noon-1 p.m. via Zoom.

Why: New farmers and ranchers need support and resources as they build their operations. These sessions are designed to create a relationship between the next generation of producers and OSU Extension.

For more information or to register for the free series, contact Josh Campbell at 405-744-1721 or joshua.campbell@okstate.edu.

Story By: Macy Shoulders | macy.shoulders@okstate.edu