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OKG picks

Erykah Badu Erykah Badu has more soul than you. That’s not a slight against you or anything; she just does. Known by people who know what they’re talking about as the “First Lady of Neo-Soul,” Badu has become the face of modern rhythm and blues, with sensual hooks, socially conscious lyrics … and that voice. […]

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It’s easy being green

Susan Graff Photo by Shannon Cornman There was a time not too long ago when it was difficult to find out where your food came from. More specifically, we all know where food comes from, but not in the sense that we have any inkling of the person who picked the potato or carrot on […]

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SNAP to it

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, sometimes referred to as food stamps, helps more than 600,000 low-income households statewide purchase food, but it can be hard to find nutritious fare in the heart of Oklahoma City, said Urban Agrarian founder Matthew Burch. “We’re located in an urban area of Oklahoma City where SNAP-eligible families don’t have […]

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Making local work

However, the days of processed and pesticide-riddled “food” could be on the way out the door if an outspoken and well-rooted advocate gets his way. Oklahoma native Matt Burch had a veggie epiphany back in 2008, and Urban Agrarian was born. He recognized the disconnect between local, sustainable farmers to the consumer. That realization and […]

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