By John Collison, OKFB Vice President of Public Policy After eight years of fighting off overreach from the federal government, November brought a new era for farmers and ranchers. Under the Donald Trump administration, we now have allies – rather than adversaries – in Washington. The nominations of Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt for EPA administrator and Sonny Perdue for Secretary of Agriculture give the agricultural community a seat at the table in policy discussions. The changes in Washington are positive, no doubt, but the challenges Oklahoma is meeting as a state are undeniable. Facing a nearly $900 million budget […]
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Pottawatomie, Seminole County Farm Bureaus to host HD 28 candidate forum
The Pottawatomie and Seminole County Farm Bureaus will host a public forum with the ten candidates seeking House District 28 Thursday, Feb. 16 at 6 p.m. at the Seminole County Farm Bureau office. Open to the public, the forum will allow House District 28 voters to meet the candidates and hear about their legislative priorities. Food will be provided for all attendees. “As voters and citizens, it’s important for us to meet our candidates and make an educated decision on who we send to the state Capitol,” said Syd Morgan, Seminole County Farm Bureau board member. “Our forum is the […]
OKFB praises Senate EPW vote in favor of AG Scott Pruitt for EPA chief
Oklahoma Farm Bureau President Tom Buchanan released the following statement following the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee vote to advance Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt’s nomination to lead the Environmental Protection Agency. Feb. 2, 2017 – “For years, farmers and ranchers have faced costly and overreaching regulations from the Environmental Protection Agency. “As farmers and ranchers, we believe in protecting the environment; in fact, we are among the best stewards of the land, air, water and environment. But many times the EPA has unnecessarily regulated family farmers and ranchers, hindering our efforts to maintain production of the world’s most […]
Meet the newest Oklahoma Farm Bureau board member
Jim Meek of Okmulgee County was elected to serve his first term on the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Board representing District 9 during the 2016 OKFB Annual Meeting Nov. 11-13 in Oklahoma City. Meek has been a Farm Bureau member since 1976 and has served on the Okmulgee County Board for about 10 years. “I gave it a lot of thought and thought it would be a good way to give back to the community, give back to the young people and get involved again,” Meek said of his decision to join the county board. Meek currently serves as the vice […]
Wichert awarded Volunteer of the Year
Long-time Major County Farm Bureau member and past Oklahoma Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee chairperson Clara Wichert was awarded the Volunteer of the Year award from the Fairview Chamber of Commerce during the Taste of Fairview event Jan. 23. During the awards presentation, Wichert was commended for her extensive volunteer work for the Ag in the Classroom program, her leadership with OKFB, and other service activities. Wichert has received many awards for her contributions to agriculture, including the OKFB Distinguished Service award and the National Ag in the Classroom Ag Advocate award. She developed an ag literacy program in the […]
OKFB honors nine state leaders with 2016 Champion Award
Nine of Oklahoma agriculture’s top advocates will receive the 2016 Oklahoma Farm Bureau Champion Award during the OKFB Legislative Leadership Conference March 6-7 at the Embassy Suites Hotel in downtown Oklahoma City. Presented by the OKFB board of directors, the award honors state leaders and lawmakers who went above and beyond to defend agriculture and rural Oklahoma in the 2016 legislative session. “Representing thousands of farmers and ranchers across our state, Oklahoma Farm Bureau is committed to furthering agriculture and rural Oklahoma,” said Tom Buchanan, OKFB president. “We sincerely appreciate the leadership and efforts of this group during the 2016 […]
OKFB to host Legislative Leadership Conference March 6-7 in Oklahoma City
Oklahoma Farm Bureau leaders from across the state will gather in Oklahoma City March 6-7 for the annual OKFB Legislative Leadership Conference. Held at the Embassy Suites Hotel in downtown Oklahoma City, the two-day conference will feature state and federal agricultural policy updates, a reception with state leaders and lawmakers, and more. OKFB also will present its 2016 Champion Awards to nine state leaders. No registration is required to attend, but hotel rooms must be reserved by Friday, Feb. 3. Reserve a room by contacting the Embassy Suites Hotel Downtown at 405-239-3900, or contact Tasha Duncan at 405-523-2300. Tentative Agenda […]
Oklahoma County Farm Bureau donates $1,000 to Urban Harvest
Oklahoma County Farm Bureau recently donated $1,000 to Urban Harvest, a sustainable gardening program of the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma. Dennis Lambring, Oklahoma County Farm Bureau treasurer, visited the Regional Food Bank January 17 in Oklahoma City to deliver the donation. The Urban Harvest program includes three acres of organic gardens at the Regional Food Bank’s headquarters in southwest Oklahoma City. The program teaches children from low-income backgrounds about nutrition and gardening. The four central goals of the Urban Harvest program include agricultural education, fresh food production, community outreach and ecological conservation. The fresh, healthy fruits and vegetables produced […]
Congressional Action Tour registration open through Feb. 24
Oklahoma Farm Bureau members will interact with key Trump Administration leaders, as well as Oklahoma’s Congressional delegation, during the OKFB Congressional Action Tour March 28-April 2, 2017 in Washington, D.C. With a new administration in the White House, trip attendees will have the unique opportunity to hear directly from leaders in the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Environmental Protection Agency. Attendees also will hear from Oklahoma’s Congressional delegation including Sens. Jim Inhofe and James Lankford, and Reps. Jim Bridenstine, Markwayne Mullin, Frank Lucas, Tom Cole and Steve Russell, who will outline their priorities under the new administration. Other trip […]
Nominations for Farm Mom of the Year open Feb. 23
Do you know an outstanding farm mom? Consider nominating her for America’s Farmers Farm Mom of the Year and a chance to win $10,000. The Farm Mom of the Year program was created by the America’s Farmers program to recognize women in agriculture who are balancing their passion for agriculture with a dedication to their family and community. The American Agri-Women will select five regional winners to receive a $5,000 prize, and the national winner, selected by the public, will receive an additional $5,000. To enter your choice for Farm Mom of the Year, you will need to simply explain […]
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