Farm data: Who owns it and how can farmers protect it?

“Big Data” receives almost as much discussion in agriculture as the weather and commodity prices. But what is Big Data anyway, and why should farmers care? This article aims to pull back the curtain on Big Data and reveal its advantages and disadvantages for farmers. The discussion then turns to the concerns farmers express about disclosing farm data, and provides concrete solutions for what they can do individually and collectively to address those concerns

POTENTIAL ECONOMIC IMPACTS OF THE REVISED ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY "CAFO RULE"

Environmental Economics and Policy,

Potential impacts of Oklahoma's capital gains exemption and SB 1086

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Oklahoma farm and ranch employment handbook

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Harper County 2013-2014 Community View Assessment

Introduction In 2012, Harper County Commissioners engaged K-State Research and Extension and Western Kansas Statistical Lab to survey county residents for data that would paint a clearer picture of attitudes and desires around life, work, and recreation. The resultant data, its analyses, and subsequent narratives were intended to illuminate reasons why people leave or choose to remain in this south central Kansas County bordering Oklahoma. Methodology The areas of focus were Anthony, Harper, Attica, and “other” locales within the county borders. Respondents were 18 years of age and older. The survey instrument was designed to gather quantitative and qualitative data on respondents’ perspectives of their lives in Harper County. 210 respondents completed the written survey instrument. Qualitative focus groups and interviews reached 45 people, so data were gathered from a total of 255 respondents (n=255). The survey instrument and focus group/interview questions probed for: General demographics Knowledge of and participation in the County’s activities or events Levels of satisfaction with Harper County and city of habitation Best things about living in Harper County and city of habitation Challenges in Harper County, and Reasons for shopping outside Harper County. Data Analyses The analyses are limited to: Frequencies Test of Independence Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) Qualitative Interviews Ethnographic examples Qualitative interviews were analyzed by looking for patterns in answers and discussion, listing of details, and for stories that illuminated quantitative data. Transcripts of qualitative answers and focus groups are provided, verbatim, as reference points. Results of Data Analyses These data were gathered, analyzed, and reported to discover a viewpoint from the people of Harper County. The narratives, focus group transcripts, qualitative points, percentage tables, and charts are representations of perceptions of Harper County’s residents. The Report The survey is divided into10 parts: General demographics Your and your visitors’ activities Additional activities Satisfaction with Harper County Events – Known Events – Participate Three best things about Harper County Three biggest challenges for Harper County Shopping outside of Harper County? Reasons for shopping outside Harper County (qualitative) Focus group and interview transcripts are provided verbatim.https://newprairiepress.org/ebooks/1011/thumbnail.jp

State Question 777: A proposed constitutional amendment

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Understanding general stream adjudications

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On-farm biodiesel production regulatory guide

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On-farm ethanol production regulatory guide

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The Oil and Gas Boom: Basic Information About Oil and Gas Activities for Extension Professionals

This article provides basic information for Extension professionals about oil and gas exploration and extraction. Information about hydraulic fracturing, land application of drilling mud, potential community outcomes, and Extension education opportunities are discussed. Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS), Community and Rural Development, and Agriculture Extension state and field staff can use this basic information to help plan successful programming. The issues associated with oil and gas activity have potential impacts on audiences of Extension education. A companion article frames these topics as a public issue for Extension