Shooters gathered at Quail Ridge Sporting Clays in McLoud, on Friday, August 26 for a Shotgun Shoot Fundraiser hosted by the Oklahoma Farming and Ranching Foundation and the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Legal Foundation. “Our first event was a tremendous success,” said LeeAnna McNally, director of the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Legal Foundation. “We look forward to making the shotgun shoot fundraiser an annual event.” Proceeds from the shoot will benefit both foundations as they carry out their respective missions to promote and protect agriculture and rural Oklahoma. “We owe a big thank you to our sponsors and participants,” added Amanda Rosholt, […]
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Three OKFB candidates win primary runoff election
Three candidates with Oklahoma Farm Bureau ties won their respective primary runoff election on Aug. 23. 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, will each progress to the general election in November. “Electing state leaders who understand and support farmers and ranchers is a priority for Oklahoma Farm Bureau,” said Monica Wilke, OKFB executive director. “We know Roland, Chris and Lonnie will represent not only their districts, but also Oklahoma agriculture.” Burlington native Roland Pederson was chosen as the […]
Oklahoma Farm Bureau President Tom Buchanan issues statement on water rights settlement
Oklahoma Farm Bureau President Tom Buchanan issued the following statement in response to the agreement reached by the state of Oklahoma and the tribes over water rights in Oklahoma. “As evidenced by this major water rights agreement, strong partnerships are critical to ensuring the agriculture industry can continue to be a substantial and productive part of the Oklahoma economy in the decades ahead. “Water is our state’s most important commodity and the lifeblood of Oklahoma agriculture. Oklahoma Farm Bureau recognizes and respects the need to responsibly manage this natural resource in the best interest of our state. As an organization, […]
Register by Friday, Aug. 19 for the Shotgun Shoot Fundraiser
The registration deadline for the Oklahoma Farming and Ranching Foundation and Oklahoma Farm Bureau Legal Foundation shotgun shoot is quickly approaching. To register a team, complete the registration form and mail with a check made payable to the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Legal Foundation to: 2501 N. Stiles, Oklahoma City, OK 73105 by Friday, August 19th. Registration forms can be printed at: http://okfarmingandranchingfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Shotgun-Shoot-Registration-Card.pdf The event is scheduled for Friday, August 26, 2016, at Quail Ridge Sporting Clays in McLoud. Please join us for a morning of fun, food and friendly competition. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and shooting will begin at […]
Agric-Bioformatics looking for beta testers for new web-based platform
Sean Akadiri, founder of Agric-Bioformatics, invites Oklahoma Farm Bureau members to apply for a free beta trial for AgBoostTM, a new cloud-based platform designed to provide genetics, nutrition and health data for cattle producers. AgBoostTM offers several useful features including genetic profiles and assessment, breeding suggestions, valuation and forecasting, lineage tracking, and nutritional recommendation. Oklahoma Farm Bureau has supported the development of the Agric-Bioformatics and AgBoostTM from the ground floor. “Farm Bureau members have always been on the cutting edge of agriculture technology, and this program is the latest cutting edge,” said Todd Honer, OKFB director of commodities. “This is […]
Summer 2016 issue of Oklahoma Country magazine now available online
The latest issue of Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s Oklahoma Country magazine arrived in mailboxes last week and is now available online for electronic viewing. The Summer 2016 issue features four Oklahoma family farmers, including Brandon Crow, Carra Cros, Brittany Krehbiel and Dell Farris. In the feature, they explain the importance of State Question 777, which would ensure a bright future for one of our state’s best traditions: agriculture. The magazine also features two Oklahoma school teachers, Terry Pederson and Julie McQueen, and their experience with child hunger at school. The magazine also features OKFB President Tom Buchanan’s Presidentially Speaking column, OKFB Executive […]
Beavers given Oklahoma AITC ag advocacy award
Oklahoma Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee State Chairman Kitty Beavers of Stephens County was awarded Oklahoma Ag in the Classroom’s agriculture advocate award during the annual Oklahoma AITC conference in Oklahoma City Monday, July 18. “We wanted to recognize her for her efforts to promote agriculture, and specifically ag in the classroom around the state,” said Audrey Harmon with Oklahoma AITC. “Her enthusiasm for agriculture and her excitement to share what she does with the teachers means they always enjoy getting to visit with her.” Beavers, who raises Angus cattle, wheat and hay near the southern Oklahoma town of Duncan […]
Oklahoma Farm Bureau August Area Meeting dates released
Oklahoma Farm Bureau has announced the tentative details for its annual August Area Meetings, which serve as the first step in the grassroots policy development process. The meetings allow Farm Bureau members from across the state to gather and discuss issues impacting agriculture and rural Oklahoma. In addition, attendees will be briefed on OKFB’s legislative action, State Question 777 and upcoming issues. All OKFB members are encouraged to attend the August Area Meeting for their district. Please note the following information is tentative and will be updated as more details become available. August Area Meeting Tentative Schedule: District 1 […]
Oklahoma Farm Bureau praises final passage of GMO labeling bill
The U.S. House today gave final approval to S. 764, which creates a national standard for disclosure of genetically modified food ingredients. Oklahoma Farm Bureau President Tom Buchanan issued the following statement in response. “For decades, genetically modified crops have helped farmers produce an abundance of high-quality and affordable food, while also decreasing agriculture’s impact on the environment. A consistent national labeling standard not only allows farmers to continue embracing GMO technology but also gives consumers access to information about their food. “Although Oklahoma Farm Bureau policy does not support a mandatory label, individual state labeling laws would only confuse […]
Farm Family of the Year applications due Aug. 1
The application deadline is drawing near for Oklahoma Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee’s Farm Family of the Year award, which recognizes a top farm and ranch family in rural Oklahoma. Applications from around the state must be submitted by Aug. 1. Once applications from around Oklahoma are collected, a farm family from each of the nine OKFB districts will be chosen to represent their region at the OKFB annual meeting in Oklahoma City. The OKFB WLC’s Farm Family of the Year award shines a spotlight on the important contribution farm families make across Oklahoma, not only in our state’s pastures […]
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