When I spoke to them in 1995, Chris had just graduated and Angie was a year from her degree. Both were confident they could make it in farming, as women and in an industry that had been shrinking in the number of farmers since the Great Depression of the 1930's. Their common sense and passion came through in the AgriTalk show as Ken Root interviewed them and callers generally encouraged their entry into agriculture as a career.
Farming Sisters 1995
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Farming Sisters 1995
Chris and Angie Buck grew up on a farm in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. They both took studies in agriculture and graduated from Oklahoma State University.
AgriTalk: The Root Years Podcast
AgriTalk originated on August 1, 1994 when Ken Root keyed the microphone and introduced a rural affairs show that was not afraid of controversy.
He hosted the daily hour at 10:00 am with colorful guests and callers that drove the content of the program. At times, Root was more of a referee than a conductor.
Over the next seven years, AgriTalk dealt with many issues that faced Rural America. Some still resonate today.
Ken has been given the opportunity to highlight shows that are exemplary of the issues of the 1990's. He has linked several of the topics of the last century with today. Listen in to remember how it was and how it is.
AgriTalk originated on August 1, 1994 when Ken Root keyed the microphone and introduced a rural affairs show that was not afraid of controversy.
He hosted the daily hour at 10:00 am with colorful guests and callers that drove the content of the program. At times, Root was more of a referee than a conductor.
Over the next seven years, AgriTalk dealt with many issues that faced Rural America. Some still resonate today.
Ken has been given the opportunity to highlight shows that are exemplary of the issues of the 1990's. He has linked several of the topics of the last century with today. Listen in to remember how it was and how it is.Listen on
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Farming Sisters 1995