Isaac Fisher of Comanche County was named the winner of the 2016 Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Achievement Award. He was recognized as OKFB’s top young farming and ranching individual at the 75th annual convention on Nov. 11 in Oklahoma City. Fisher concentrates on raising stocker cattle and growing wheat and cotton near the southwest Oklahoma town of Chattanooga. He also runs a custom haying business swathing and baling hay for fellow farmers and ranchers in the area. “It’s an honor to even be considered for this award,” Fisher said. “To be recognized for the Achievement Award from […]
Find news stories by category
YF&R Excellence in Agriculture Award presented to Payne County member
Rachel Pickens was named the winner of Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s Young Farmers and Ranchers Excellence in Agriculture Award on Nov. 11 at OKFB’s 75th Annual Convention in Oklahoma City. The award recognizes successful young adults ages 35 years or younger who are involved in farming, but whose primary occupations are not farming or owning an agricultural business. Winners are chosen based on their involvement in agriculture and participation in Oklahoma Farm Bureau and other community organizations. Known as the “Oklahoma Land Lady,” Rachel is a successful realtor in Payne County. In 2010, she opened an agritourism venue, which also serves […]
Oklahoma Young Farmers and Ranchers name high school discussion meet winner
Dalton Miller of Blanchard, Oklahoma, was named the winner of the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers high school discussion meet held Thursday, Nov. 10, in Oklahoma City. Luke Muller, Elizabeth Schneider, Cody Courtney and Miranda Gilchrist were the other four finalists. “This event provides students with experience discussing agricultural issues with their peers,” said Brittany Mikles. “These young people will help tell the story of farmers and ranchers for generations to come.” Miller is a student at Amber-Pocasset High School in Amber, Oklahoma, where he is active in his local FFA chapter. “I’m so thankful to this great […]
OKFB President Tom Buchanan issues statement on outcome of State Question 777
Oklahoma Farm Bureau President Tom Buchanan issued the following statement after State Question 777, Oklahoma’s Right to Farm, did not pass. “On behalf of the more than 26,000 family farmers and ranchers, Oklahoma Farm Bureau wants to thank the thousands of Oklahomans who voted for State Question 777, Oklahoma’s Right to Farm. Family farmers and ranchers of Oklahoma work hard to provide the safest, most affordable food this Nation has seen. Although we are disappointed in today’s vote, we will not waver in our commitment to ensuring our family farmers and ranchers can continue to operate without fear from outside […]
Three OKFB candidates elected to State Senate
Three candidates with Oklahoma Farm Bureau ties were elected Tuesday to serve in the Oklahoma State Senate. Roland Pederson, longtime OKFB member and former state board member, Lonnie Paxton, Oklahoma Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company agent, and Chris Kidd, OKFB vice president of membership and organization, each overwhelmingly won their respective races. “As Oklahomans become further removed from the farm, we must have elected leaders who value our farmers and ranchers,” said Monica Wilke, OKFB executive director. “We are proud of Roland, Chris and Lonnie, and know they will fight for agriculture at the state Capitol.” Burlington native Roland Pederson […]
Attorney General Scott Pruitt, Senate Majority Leader Mike Schulz to speak at OKFB convention
Oklahoma Farm Bureau is pleased to welcome Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt and Oklahoma Senate Majority Leader Mike Schulz to the 2016 Annual Meeting as keynote speakers. Pruitt and Schulz will speak during the opening session of convention on Friday, Nov. 11 at 1:30 p.m. Scott Pruitt was elected the attorney general of Oklahoma in November 2010. As attorney general, he is dedicated to fighting corruption, safeguarding Oklahoma’s vulnerable citizens, championing public safety measures to reduce violent crime and protecting the interests of the State of Oklahoma and its citizens. Pruitt established Oklahoma’s first federalism unit in the Office of […]
OKAgFund revokes support of Renegar
Nov. 4, 2016 – The OKAgFund today announced its decision to revoke support of Brian Renegar, candidate for House District 17, following his opposition to State Question 777, Oklahoma’s Right to Farm. “In 2015, Renegar voted for HJR 1012 to place State Question 777, Oklahoma’s Right to Farm, on Tuesday’s ballot. However, just days before Oklahomans head to the polls, Renegar now opposes the Right to Farm measure. “This is a perfect example of the necessity for SQ 777. Legislators are being misguided by unscrupulous activists who oppose livestock and crop production practices, and have turned their back on family farmers […]
OKFB announces sponsors for 2016 annual meeting
The 2016 Oklahoma Farm Bureau Annual Meeting will be held Nov. 11-13 at the Cox Convention Center in Oklahoma City. OKFB would like to thank the sponsors of the 2016 OKFB convention. Without the donations of generous sponsors, the awards, meals, activities and more would not be possible. Platinum – $5,000+ Farm Credit of Western Oklahoma Great Plains Kubota Oklahoma AgCredit P&K Equipment Willis Re Gold – $2,500+ BancFirst Farm Bureau Life Oklahoma Beef Council Silver – $1,000+ Airmedcare Network Bayer CropScience Clean Line Energy Doerner, Saunders, Daniel & Anderson Farm Credit Associations of Oklahoma Farmers Business […]
OKFB announces trade show vendors for 2016 annual meeting
Each year, the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Convention Trade Show is held as a part of the organization’s annual meeting. This year, there will be vendors ranging from clothing to trucks and everything in between. Make sure to browse through the trade show this year! Located in the Second Floor Prefunction Area of the Cox Convention Center, the Oklahoma Farm Bureau convention trade show will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 11 and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 12. Below is a list of vendors: AirMedCare Network Chevrolet Doerner, Saunders, Daniel […]
Farm Bureau women gather in Oklahoma City for fall conference
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee hosted their 2016 Fall Conference Oct. 28-29 in Oklahoma City. Women from across the state attended the two-day event featuring various speakers, workshops, entertainment and more. During the opening lunch, women heard OKFB President Tom Buchanan speak about recent updates about State Question 777, Oklahoma’s Right to Farm amendment. Conference workshops featured safety tips concerning an active shooter from OKFB Director of Safety Services Micah Martin, fun pumpkin crafts from Audrey Harmon from Oklahoma Ag in the Classroom, and the “Lions, Tigers & GMOs” presentation from Sarah Weeks, the ag business coordinator from […]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 30
- 31
- 32
- 33
- 34
- …
- 68
- Next Page »
