Economic Development Center - a division of Great Plains Technology Center

The Oklahoma Emergency Drought Commission has announced a new assistance program aimed at supporting agricultural producers affected by ongoing drought conditions 🌵🌧️. This initiative is part of a broader effort to provide financial relief 💰 and resources to farmers and ranchers across the state 🌾. **Key Details of the New Assistance Program** Funding Amount: The program will allocate $27 million to help producers implement various drought mitigation strategies 💦. Application Opening Date: Applications for this assistance will open on November 12, 2025 🗓️. Producers are encouraged to prepare their applications in advance to ensure timely submission ⏰. Eligible Activities: The funding can be used for a range of activities including: - Pond cleanouts 🏞️ - Water well installations 💧 - Purchasing pumping units 🚰 - Laying pipelines 🔧 - Installing pasture taps 🌿 This initiative is designed to address the immediate needs of Oklahoma's agricultural sector, which has been significantly impacted by drought conditions. The program aims to enhance water management and improve the resilience of farming operations against future droughts 🌻💪.

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Thank you to all the first responders. We are grateful for your service!!

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🚜✨ Today at the EDC, we had an amazing forklift class! Our students learned essential skills for operating forklifts safely and efficiently. We were thrilled to have an interpreter on hand to support one of our hearing-impaired students, ensuring everyone had the opportunity to fully participate and engage in the training. A big thank you to our instructors and all participants for making this class a success! #ForkliftTraining #EDC #Inclusion #WorkforceDevelopment

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🎉 YouTube is rolling out channel-level ad category blocking controls, giving you more power over the ads displayed on your content directly from YouTube Studio. This means you can enhance brand safety while managing your monetization effectively. ⚖️ Just remember to weigh the benefits against possible revenue impacts! Check it out! 📈 #YouTubeUpdates #CreatorControl #AdBlocking #Monetization #BrandSafety

🛡️ Protect your taxes! The IRS urges all taxpayers to get an IP PIN before the 2025 tax season. This 6-digit code adds crucial security against identity theft. Sign up through your IRS Online Account by Nov 23, 2024. Don't wait - safeguard your financial future today! #TaxSecurity #IPPIN #IRSUpdate #IdentityProtection #TaxSeason2025

Join local author Dana Patterson at GPTC-Frederick on November 12th from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm as she shares how to write, publish and promote your finished work. Tuition is $35.00.

Pursue a rewarding manufacturing career with Henniges in Frederick, OK. We seek dedicated individuals to join our team and offer comprehensive training for success. Intro to Manufacturing Course: Oct 28 - Dec 11, 2024, $205, M/W evenings 5:30-8:30 pm. #getskilled #getpaid