Oklahoma Farm Bureau continued the organization’s tradition of supporting Oklahoma’s agricultural youth by purchasing premiums at the 2025 Oklahoma Youth Expo Sale of Champions Friday, March 21, in Oklahoma City, in addition to overall sponsorships of Oklahoma’s largest youth livestock show. OKFB’s financial support of OYE in 2025 totaled more than $70,000. OKFB purchased more than $43,000 worth of premiums at the sale, supporting 64 4-H and FFA members who showcased their livestock at the sale. At the beginning of the sale, OKFB was recognized as the purchaser of the most animals at the 2024 sale with the OYE volume […]
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Scotty Herriman receives Oklahoma Leopold Conservation Award
Scotty Herriman of South Coffeyville is the recipient of the Oklahoma Leopold Conservation Award. The award honors farmers, ranchers, and forestland owners who go above and beyond in their management of soil health, water quality and wildlife habitat on working land. Scotty, a farmer from Nowata County, was revealed as the award recipient at the Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts’ Annual Meeting on February 25. He and his wife Jo received $10,000 for being selected. Given in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold, the award recognizes farmers and forestland owners who inspire others with their dedication to environmental improvement. In […]
OKFB WLC, YF&R, Collegiate Farm Bureau members attend AFBF FUSION Conference in Denver
More than 30 Oklahoma Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership, Young Farmers and Ranchers and Collegiate Farm Bureau members attended the 2025 American Farm Bureau FUSION Conference March 7-11 in Denver, Colorado. The conference brought together more than 1,200 Farm Bureau members from across the country from four AFBF program areas, including WLC, YF&R, Collegiate Farm Bureaus and Program & Education. Members at the event had the opportunity to hear from several keynote speakers including motivational speaker, comedian and bestselling author, Josh Sundquist; AFBF President, Zippy Duvall; and Colorado State University Distinguished Professor of Animal Science, Temple Grandin. Northern Oklahoma College student […]
OKFB members explore OSU’s Agricultural Hall during Generation Bridge winter gathering
Oklahoma Farm Bureau members 35-55 connected with fellow agricultural leaders and expanded their knowledge of Oklahoma agriculture Saturday, Feb. 15, in Stillwater at OKFB’s Winter 2025 Generation Bridge winter gathering. The nearly 40 event attendees went on a full tour of the new Agricultural Hall and learned about the recent construction of the building and the new learning and research opportunities it provides for students, faculty and staff at the Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculture. Once the tour concluded, the attendees enjoyed lunch at Hideaway Pizza where they also received a legislative update from OKFB Director of Public […]
OKFB YF&R committee collects more than 2,000 pounds of food with Fill the Sack food drive
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers committee gathered more than 2,000 pounds of food plus cash donations to help feed Oklahomans facing food insecurity through the committee’s Fill the Sack food drive. The food drive collected a total of 2,036 pounds of food items along with $1,425 cash contributions that were donated to local food assistance programs across the state and to the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma in Oklahoma City. “Our Young Farmers and Ranchers are proud of the donations our Farm Bureau members and county organizations from all across our state made to help our fellow […]
OKFB WLC to host state conference for Farm Bureau women April 25-26 in Lawton
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee invites Farm Bureau women from across the state to learn and grow in agriculture during the 2025 OKFB WLC Conference April 25-26 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Lawton. Featuring breakout sessions, keynote speakers, a pre-conference tour and fellowship, the conference will include a wide array of information, resources and networking focused on Oklahoma agriculture and rural living. Attendees who wish to participate in the pre-conference tour must register for the tour by March 24, limited spots are available and can be reserved by sending $25 with your completed registration form. The tour […]
OKFB Young Farmers and Ranchers, Collegiate members to host legislative day April 1 in OKC
Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers members and Collegiate Farm Bureau members will advocate for agriculture at the Oklahoma State Capitol in Oklahoma City Tuesday, April 1, during the OKFB YF&R and Collegiate Day at the Capitol. The event is an opportunity for young agriculturalists to learn about the issues Oklahoma’s legislature is considering that have policy implications for Oklahoma agriculture and our state’s rural communities. The event will begin with an option evening of fellowship at Top Golf in Oklahoma City Monday, March 31, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The legislative day will kick off at 8:30 a.m. with […]
Oklahoma educators can now apply to receive accurate agriculture books through OKFB’s Bushels for Books program
Oklahoma educators can now apply for a chance to receive a package of accurate agriculture books through Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s Bushels for Books program. The program is a collaborative effort between the OKFB Women’s Leadership Committee and the OKFB Foundation for Agriculture with the goal of placing books in Oklahoma classrooms and schools to help tell the true story of farming, ranching and food. Pre-K to eighth-grade teachers can apply now through June 10 for a chance to receive books that target their class’ grade level and subject, and school librarians can apply for books that span multiple grade levels. […]
OKFB members honed leadership skills with guest speakers at 2025 Leadership Conference
OKFB members braved the cold and gathered in Oklahoma City for the organization’s 2025 Leadership Conference held Tuesday, Feb. 13, at the downtown Embassy Suites. The annual event brings Farm Bureau members together for a day of learning and fellowship with a variety of speakers and guests throughout the conference. The event kicked off with Iowa Farm Bureau Vice President Brian Feldpaush who gave an update on the impacts California’s Proposition 12, which specified space requirements for hog farm,s has had on pork producers across the nation. Feldpaush discussed how pork distribution has been affected by the Prop. 12 restrictions […]
OKFB recognizes six Oklahoma legislators with Champion Award for 2024 legislative efforts
Oklahoma Farm Bureau presented six Oklahoma legislators with the organization’s Champion Award during OKFB’s annual leadership conference Tuesday, Feb. 18, for their commitment to agriculture and Oklahoma’s rural communities during the 2024 legislative session. OKFB’s Champion Award recognizes legislators who served as exemplary advocates for Oklahoma agriculture, going above and beyond for the state’s farmers and ranchers during Oklahoma’s 2024 legislative session. OKFB’s 2024 Champion Award winners included Speaker of the House Rep. Kyle Hilbert, Bristow; Rep. David Hardin, Stilwell; Rep. John Pfeiffer, Orlando; President Pro Tempore of the Senate Sen. Lonnie Paxton, Tuttle; Sen. Brent Howard, Altus; and Sen. […]
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