The OKAgFund, Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s grassroots political action committee, has endorsed Kevin Stitt in the Oklahoma gubernatorial election following a meeting of the board on Thursday, Aug. 30. A grassroots committee comprised of OKFB members from around the state, the OKAgFund contributed an additional $29,500 in financial support to statewide candidates. The committee increased financial support for eight candidates and gave first-time financial support to 25 candidates. “As farmers, ranchers and rural Oklahomans, we aim to support like-minded candidates who value the rural way of life,” said Coy Farmer, chairman of the OKAgFund. “We are proud to stand with these […]
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OKFB president: Farmers want to sell commodities, not receive government payments
Oklahoma farmers would rather sell their commodities than receive government payments, Oklahoma Farm Bureau President Rodd Moesel said in an interview with KFOR News Channel 4 on Monday. Last week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced $4.7 billion in payments to provide relief to farmers affected by retaliatory tariffs during President Trump’s ongoing trade negotiations. The USDA also will purchase $1.2 billion in affected commodities and provide $200 million for promoting U.S. agricultural commodities in foreign markets. “We want to be selling our product, we don’t want government payments,” he said. “We’re appreciative for the short-term effort but like with any […]
WLC, Foundation partner to donate accurate ag books to teachers
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee and OKFB’s Oklahoma Farming and Ranching Foundation have partnered to sponsor the 2018 Bushels for Books program, which awards teachers and school librarians bushel baskets of accurate agriculture books to be used in their classrooms and libraries across the state. Selected by the OKFB WLC, the books will cover various agriculture topics based on the grade levels receiving the books. Most books are elementary age appropriate. Applications are now available online, and must be submitted no later than Sept. 14 to marcia.irvin@okfb.org or mail to Oklahoma Farm Bureau, Attn: Marcia Irvin, 2501 N. […]
YF&R award applications due Oct. 1
Each year, Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers recognize members for their achievements through several awards presented at the OKFB Annual Meeting to be held Nov. 16-18, 2018 in Norman. OKFB YF&R members are encouraged to apply for the awards, due to the home office by Oct. 1. YF&R Achievement Award The YF&R Achievement Award is presented to OKFB’s top young farmer and rancher, and is based on his or her efforts in production agriculture and leadership achievement. Applicants must be Farm Bureau members between the ages of 18 and 35 who are actively engaged in production agriculture and […]
YF&R to host annual Oklahoma State Fair livestock judging contest Sept. 13
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers committee will host students from across the state at the group’s annual Oklahoma State Fair Livestock Judging Contest on Sept. 13 at the state fairgrounds in Oklahoma City. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. on Sept. 13 in Barn 3. The contest will begin at 10 a.m. in Barn 8. Contestants may compete on a team or as individuals. The entry fee will be $5 per person or $20 per team. The contest will include market and breeding classes of beef cattle, sheep and swine. Each contestant will answer at least one […]
Join fellow members at OKFB’s 77th Annual Meeting in Norman
Oklahoma Farm Bureau members from across the state are invited to gather with fellow members at OKFB’s 77th Annual Meeting to be held Nov. 16-18 at the Embassy Suites Hotel & Conference Center in Norman, Oklahoma. As the organization’s largest annual gathering, the annual meeting provides an opportunity to celebrate Farm Bureau achievements, elect OKFB leaders, set policy for the next year, fellowship with friends from around the state and more. This year, OKFB leaders and staff are eager to incorporate a few exciting changes to the convention’s schedule. On Friday, Nov. 16, a Foundation Night Out will allow members […]
County Farm Bureau annual meetings to begin soon
Oklahoma Farm Bureau members across the state will begin holding county annual meetings within their counties over the next few weeks. These meetings serve as an opportunity for members to celebrate the year, discuss agriculture issues, create grassroots OKFB policy for the next year, and fellowship with one another. For more information about your county annual meeting, contact your county office. County annual meetings are listed below in alphabetical order by county. A – B – C – D – E – G – H – J – K – L – M – N – O – P – R – S – T – W A Adair Sept. 15 6 p.m. at Charlie’s Chicken in Stillwell Alfalfa Oct. 8 6 p.m. at Alfalfa County Fairgrounds Guest speaker: Local political candidates […]
OKAgFund Voter Guide: How to vote for ag and rural Oklahoma in runoff elections
Many voters across Oklahoma will head to the polls on Tuesday, Aug. 28 for runoff elections to determine the candidates who will advance to the general election in November. The OKAgFund, the political action committee of the Oklahoma Farm Bureau, has met over the past few months to identify the candidates who best represent the values of rural Oklahoma. Confirm your voter registration, find your polling place, and view your sample ballot using the Oklahoma State Election Board’s online voter tool. Request an absentee ballot by Aug. 22 here. Early voting begins Aug. 23 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., […]
Find the Summer 2018 issue of Oklahoma Country online now
The latest issue of Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s Oklahoma Country magazine arrived in mailboxes over the last two weeks and now is available to read online. The Summer 2018 issue features a Mayes County dairy farm, highlights a special partnership between the agricultural community and the state’s food banks, recognizes the conservation efforts of an OKFB family, and introduces readers to the organization’s new executive director. Also in the magazine, find: Presidentially SpeakingOKFB President Rodd Moesel explains how voluntary dues create tremendous returns for agriculture and rural Oklahoma. Insurance MattersOFBMIC General Manager Gary Buckner highlights the company’s commitment to keeping it […]
Three nursing students awarded $500 scholarships from WLC
Cade Baldwin of Stephens County, Cheyanne Gibbens of Okmulgee County and Logan Hukill of Caddo County each recently were awarded a scholarship to study nursing by the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee. The annual scholarship program awards three $500 scholarships to students studying nursing at an accredited college, university, vo-tech or trade school. Applicants must be Oklahoma Farm Bureau members or a member of a Farm Bureau-member family. “Our committee chooses to support nursing students because we see firsthand the need for qualified healthcare professionals in rural areas,” said Kitty Beavers, OKFB WLC chair. “We’re grateful to play a […]
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