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Our Mission
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Oklahoma Conservation Commission - Chickasaw Nation - Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts - Murray state College
We help growers build capacity, expand fresh-food access, and strengthen local food production across Southern Oklahoma.
A home base for Oklahoma's
Urban & Small Scale farmers and rancher
The Southern Oklahoma Urban & Small Farm Hub is a shared resource site offering technical assistance, education, training, and funding to all producers across the Chickasaw Nation Treaty Territories 13 counties in southern OK.
"All farmers recognized by USDA as Small and Urban (gross income under $350,000) and community members within the Chickasaw Treaty Territory are invited to participate."
Our mission is to assist farmers and community members by serving as a resource site and a centralized place to receive support and education.
Initiatives include:
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Increasing producer capacity to grow food, expand operations, implement regenerative practices, and improve long-term sustainability
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Expanding access to fresh, healthy food within local communities
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Improving knowledge of the benefits of local food production and nutrient-dense foods
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Advancing current local food production efforts within the Chickasaw Nation treaty territory
WHO WE SERVE
Rancher / Market Gardner / Small Ruminant Livestock / Aquaponics / Specialty Crop Grower / Pecan Orchardist Apiary / Beginning Farmer / Urban Producer / Hydroponics
Partners
Murray State College
host campus - ardmore
Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts
non- profit partner
Build by four organization, for one region
The Hub is the first of its kind nationally - a joint effort - each partner brings higher education, tribal, state agency, and conservation district level expertise to the table
The Chickasaw Nation
Tribal partner
Oklahoma Conservation Commission
state agency partner
Meet the Hub Staff
From farm to market
Connect
106 E Broadway St, Ardmore, Ok . Saturdays - May 30 - Oct 31, 2026 . 7:30- 11:00AM
A farmers market offering fresh, locally grown produce, artisan goods, and handmade treasures from Southern Oklahoma.
Every vendor is a neighbor, family member, or friend — a local grower or maker serving their own community.
Brought to you by Murray State College, Murray Market is run by the Southern Oklahoma Urban & Small Farm Hub, a grant-funded project which offers agricultural education classes, funding for local growers, and creates market opportunities like Murray Market to connect farmers directly to shoppers.
The market also serves as a gathering place for the community, grounded in the Hub's belief that sustainably grown food should travel from neighbor to table, not across the country.
Grow Something Bigger
Your farm. Your community. Oklahoma agriculture.
Whether you’re growing food, growing a farm, or growing a stronger community, the Oklahoma Urban & Small Farm Hub is here to connect you with the people, resources, and opportunities to move forward.