The Oklahoma Farming and Ranching Foundation donated $27,395.55 to fight childhood hunger statewide. The donation benefits the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma and Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma’s Food for Kids Program, which includes the Backpack Program. Earlier this year, Oklahoma FFA members were encouraged to donate livestock shown at the Oklahoma Youth Expo to the Beef for Backpacks and Pork for Packs program. This program provides protein sticks for the Food for Kids Backpack Program statewide. FFA chapter members were also asked to add 25 cents to each fundraising package they sold for their chapter and contribute that […]
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Signatures needed: Help ditch the WOTUS rule
Tell the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency you support the repeal of its 2015 “Waters of the United States” rule! Visit your county Farm Bureau office to sign the petition. Your signature will support step one of a two-step process to repeal and return the rule to its pre-2015 language. Finalized in August 2015, the WOTUS rule granted regulatory control to the EPA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers over virtually all waters, no matter how small or seemingly unconnected. The agencies could have regulated any low spot where rainwater collects, including common farm ditches, ephemeral drainages, agricultural ponds and […]
OKFB WLC to host fall conference Sept. 15-16
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee will host its annual fall conference Sept. 15-16 at the Embassy Suites in Oklahoma City. The two-day conference will feature a variety of speakers, informative sessions and fun activities. Attendees are encouraged to bring any historical Farm Bureau memorabilia to display in celebration of OKFB’s 75th anniversary. Conference attendees are also asked to come dressed in 1942 attire. Judges will award the best-dressed individual with an award at dinner on Friday. This year, the OKFB WLC’s silent auction will benefit the OKFB WLC Nurse’s Scholarship Fund. Attendees may bring items to donate to the silent auction, which will be […]
Oklahoma Farming and Ranching Foundation, OKFB Legal Foundation to host annual Shotgun Shoot
The Oklahoma Farming and Ranching Foundation and the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Legal Foundation will host their second-annual Shotgun Shoot Fundraiser Friday, August 25 at Quail Ridge Sporting Clays in McLoud. The event will feature a full morning of fun, food and friendly competition for the four-person teams as they tackle a variety of shooting challenges on the course. Sponsorships are available at four different levels: Platinum – $750: Includes a station sponsorship, a logo on the event banner and a customized gift. Gold – $500: Includes a station sponsorship and a logo on the event banner. Silver – $375: Includes […]
Oklahoma Farm Bureau Names Interim Executive Director
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau has named life-long farmer and rancher Thad Doye interim executive director. A veteran of Farm Bureau, Doye has been associated in some aspect of the company most of his life. His involvement began when he served as Comanche County Young Farmers and Ranchers (YF&R) chairman. He later became vice president of the state YF &R Committee. He received the State YF&R Outstanding Young Farm Family Award in 1995. The Lawton native’s career with Oklahoma Farm Bureau began as a field service representative in June 1998. He completed a fellowship with the Oklahoma Agricultural Leadership Program […]
Comments wanted: Help EPA ditch the WOTUS rule
Applauded by farmers and ranchers, the Environmental Protection Agency announced in late June its decision to rescind the Waters of the U.S. rule. The agency also said it will look carefully at the definition of waters of the United States and propose a new rule. Farmers and ranchers support clean water and work hard to protect natural resources. But the WOTUS rule had more to do with land than water. It was a land grab, pure and simple, that: Created a huge regulatory burden for farmers, ranchers and others who depend on their ability to work the land; Increased costs […]
OKFB YF&R names high school discussion meet winner
Emile Mittelstaed of Amber-Pocasset High School was named the winner of the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers high school discussion meet held Tuesday, July 18, in Stillwater. Held in conjunction with Oklahoma State University’s Big Three Field Days, the event attracted 15 competitors from across the state. The high school discussion meet allows high school students to participate in an event that promotes basic discussion skills, develops an understanding of agricultural issues and explores how groups can pool knowledge to solve problems. Tess Haddock of Glenco High School and Emily Kennedy of Edmond High Schools received second and […]
OKFB YF&R members visit Ardmore area for annual conference
More than 30 young agriculturalists gathered in the Ardmore area for the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers summer conference held July 13-15. The event brought together YF&R members from around the state for two days of tours, agricultural information and fun with fellow agriculturalists. “We had a great time at this year’s YF&R summer conference,” said Travis Schnaithman, OKFB YF&R state chairman. “Our members enjoyed the opportunity to learn more about agriculture and agribusiness in southern Oklahoma while expanding our perspectives.” The conference kicked off on Thursday, July 13, with a cookout sponsored by Oklahoma AgCredit along with volleyball and […]
Summer 2017 issue of Oklahoma Country now available online
The latest issue of Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s Oklahoma Country magazine arrived in mailboxes this week and is now available online for electronic viewing. The Summer 2017 issue includes a story featuring newly-elected Oklahoma legislators with Farm Bureau ties, the third installment in the OKFB 75th-anniversary series highlighting the 1970s and 1980s, a wrap-up of the 56th Oklahoma legislature session and much, much more! Quick links to the Spring 2017 issue of Oklahoma Country: (links open document viewer in new tab/window) Columns Presidentially Speaking – Tom Buchanan Executive Outlook – Monica Wilke Highlights A new tool for serving Oklahomans […]
OKFB 75th-anniversary history book now available to order
Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s 75th-anniversary history book is now available for purchase through county Farm Bureau offices. OKFB is proud to present our organization’s history through photos and stories gleaned from our archives. This hardcover volume by Dr. Bob L. Blackburn spans 140 pages and includes more than 170 photos chronicling Oklahoma agriculture and Oklahoma Farm Bureau through the years. To reserve your copy of the book, contact your main county Farm Bureau office through August 15. Once the order period has passed, we will distribute the books to the county Farm Bureau offices, where you can pick up your copy. […]
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