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Goals/mission statement:
Great Plains RC&D is a non-profit organization ran by a council of volunteers with a heart to
help assist local people by providing tools and technical support to stabilize and grow their
own communities while protecting and developing natural resources.
We provide direction, organization and planning for the implementation of projects to aid
the fine people of southwestern Oklahoma in these areas.
The Mission of the council is to increase public awareness of environmental concerns
and accelerate the development and protection of human, financial and natural resources,
thereby improving the quality of life in southwestern Oklahoma.
The main goals of the Great Plains RC&D Council are:
1. To develop community facilities and services to insure safety and a high standard of living.
2. To improve and promote the utilization of area’s rangelands, woodlands, mineral
resources and wildlife habitats with minimal effects on environment.
Council Officers 2011 – Alfred Miller - Chairman, Chris Mackey - Vice Chairman, Alveta
Taylor - Secretary
Area/Region we cover:
8 counties in southwestern Oklahoma: Beckham, Custer, Greer, Harmon, Jackson, Kiowa,
Roger Mills and Washita.
| Great Plains RC&D 1505 N. Glenn English St. Cordell, OK 73632 Phone: 580-832-3661 Email address: greatplainsrcd@yahoo.com |
Milling equipment bought with the Rural Business
the help of Great Plains RC&D.
the help of Great Plains RC&D.
100% Whole wheat flour milled in Stone Stack
Flour Mill, Hydro, Oklahoma, is now sold in area
grocery stores.
Flour Mill, Hydro, Oklahoma, is now sold in area
grocery stores.
Project Spotlight:
Stone Stack Mill,
Hydro, Oklahoma
Stone Stack Mill,
Hydro, Oklahoma
Stone Stack Mill, Hydro, Oklahoma
The Stone Stack Mill in Hydro, Oklahoma is a flour mill that is milling 100% whole wheat flour produced by farmers
growing wheat locally in western Oklahoma. Loren Liebscher, owner of Stone Stack Mill, knows the importance of
agriculture in our area. The flour produced in one of the red barns located on P-Bar farms, was milled from wheat
grown only by farmers practicing no-till farming. Great Plains Resource Conservation and Development Association
applied for the Rural Business Enterprise Grant that purchased the mill equipment. Great Plains realized the impact
this project could have in adding value to the crop already grown in this area. This endeavor perfectly fit the mission
and goals of Great Plains RC&D. Also, included in this project is the Southern Plains Agricultural Resources Coalition
(SPARC) who is made up of a group of producers and partners who are committed to growing a sustainable, no-till
wheat crop and providing the mill with grain that will eventually be sold as flour. A win-win for all involved.
At this time the mill is able to produce 700 pounds of flour per hour. The 2 and 5-lb. sacks of freshly milled 100%
whole wheat flour is now sold in area United grocery stores, the Sunflower Farmers Market and the new Whole Foods
Market in Oklahoma City.
Great Plains RC&D has been proud to have a hand in this wonderful project.
growing wheat locally in western Oklahoma. Loren Liebscher, owner of Stone Stack Mill, knows the importance of
agriculture in our area. The flour produced in one of the red barns located on P-Bar farms, was milled from wheat
grown only by farmers practicing no-till farming. Great Plains Resource Conservation and Development Association
applied for the Rural Business Enterprise Grant that purchased the mill equipment. Great Plains realized the impact
this project could have in adding value to the crop already grown in this area. This endeavor perfectly fit the mission
and goals of Great Plains RC&D. Also, included in this project is the Southern Plains Agricultural Resources Coalition
(SPARC) who is made up of a group of producers and partners who are committed to growing a sustainable, no-till
wheat crop and providing the mill with grain that will eventually be sold as flour. A win-win for all involved.
At this time the mill is able to produce 700 pounds of flour per hour. The 2 and 5-lb. sacks of freshly milled 100%
whole wheat flour is now sold in area United grocery stores, the Sunflower Farmers Market and the new Whole Foods
Market in Oklahoma City.
Great Plains RC&D has been proud to have a hand in this wonderful project.
The next Great Plains RC&D Quarterly Council Meeting 8:30am Deer Creek Conservation
District Meeting Room, Weatherford, OK February 14
2012 Oklahoma No-Till Conference, NCED in Norman - Feb. 21-22
Great Plains Trail – Destination Convention, SWOSU Convention Center - Feb. 21
SW Women in Ag & Small Business, SW Tech Center, Altus - Feb. 29
OACD Annual Conference, Reed Center, Midwest City - Feb. 26-28
OK SWCS presents Communicating with New Producers:
How to Reach Them, How to Teach Them,
OSU-OKC Agriculture Resource Center, OKC* - March 20
District Meeting Room, Weatherford, OK February 14
2012 Oklahoma No-Till Conference, NCED in Norman - Feb. 21-22
Great Plains Trail – Destination Convention, SWOSU Convention Center - Feb. 21
SW Women in Ag & Small Business, SW Tech Center, Altus - Feb. 29
OACD Annual Conference, Reed Center, Midwest City - Feb. 26-28
OK SWCS presents Communicating with New Producers:
How to Reach Them, How to Teach Them,
OSU-OKC Agriculture Resource Center, OKC* - March 20
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