The Oklahoma Ag in the Classroom traveled to eastern Oklahoma for this year’s On the Road tour, June 14-16. On the tour, Oklahoma Farm Bureau joined teachers from around the state to learn more about agriculture and its impact in Oklahoma. The tour began with a stop at Dismukes’ Cattle Ranch in Checotah, where educators learned about the health benefits of eating beef. The group then traveled to the Greenleaf Nursery in Park Hill to tour their greenhouses. Educators learned the nursery covers 570 acres of land. The next stop included Mountain View Meats in Stillwell, which makes more than […]
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Oklahoma youth attend OKFB leadership conference
Nineteen of Oklahoma’s top 20 high school seniors spent three days learning about leadership, team building and agriculture at the fifth annual Oklahoma Youth Leading Agriculture conference, June 15-17, in Oklahoma City. OYLA is hosted by Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee. “These students are our best and brightest students across the state,” said Holly Carroll, OYLA and YF&R coordinator. “The main purpose of this event is to help them to realize the agricultural opportunities they have right here in Oklahoma.” The conference was designed to prepare high school students for a future career in agriculture and to […]
OKFB President Tom Buchanan issues statement on Global Food Security Act
Oklahoma Farm Bureau President Tom Buchanan issued the following statement in support of the Global Food Security Act of 2016. The measure aims to educate farmers around the world in agricultural technology to help fight hunger and achieve political stability. “As Oklahoma farmers and ranchers, we continue to utilize ever-changing technology methods for both crop and livestock production to provide the safest and most affordable food supply in the world. However, we recognize food insecurity issues still exist not only in Oklahoma, but also around the world. “Successful farmers and ranchers are the backbone of a strong economy, as all […]
OKFB women hold second-annual safety day
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee hosted its second-annual safety day June 3 at the OKFB home office in Oklahoma City. More than 60 students in grades 5-9 from around the state attended the one-day event, learning safe practices and habits both on the farm and off. “Our women’s committee is proud to host this event because we know these students are involved in so many activities during the summer months,” said Kitty Beavers, OKFB WLC state chairman. “We know the lessons that Farm Bureau’s safety staff and our partners teach stick with our students because the kids get […]
Homegrown by Heroes
As veterans they stood for you, now as consumers you have a chance to stand by them – through agriculture. Coming soon to farmers markets and grocery stores across Oklahoma is a new label that will inform consumers that they are purchasing their food straight from veterans. Homegrown by Heroes (HBH) is the official farmer veteran branding program of America through the Farmer Veteran Coalition (FVC). The FVC’s mission is “To mobilize veterans to feed America.” The coalition believes how important therapeutic agriculture careers are to veterans and how the agriculture producer population is aging and needs replacing, the combination […]
Walton joins OKFB communications
Oklahoma Farm Bureau & Affiliated Companies is pleased to welcome Clarissa Walton to the Strategic Corporate Communications department as the communications specialist. Walton, a native of Amber, OK, graduated from Oklahoma State University with a bachelor’s degree in animal science and a master’s degree in agricultural communications. After writing her thesis on the organization’s Oklahoma Country magazine, Walton knew the Oklahoma Farm Bureau was a perfect fit. “I am excited to serve farmers and ranchers every day through Oklahoma Farm Bureau,” Walton said. “I feel very privileged to be working with such a wonderful group of people who are passionate […]
Canton joins OKFB communications
Oklahoma Farm Bureau and Affiliated Companies is pleased to welcome Jeffrey Canton. Jeff has joined the Strategic Corporate Communications Department as the brand specialist. Canton, a native of Washington D.C., graduated from the Art Institute of Washington with a bachelor’s degree in graphic design. Canton brings a wealth of experience in design and branding having worked with several companies such as: Food Marketing Institute, The Arlington Alexandria Coalition for the Homeless, the Bridge to Freedom Foundation, and most recently Petra Industries. “We are excited to harness Jeff’s graphic design expertise as we continue to develop new marketing strategies for our […]
OKFB President Tom Buchanan issues statement on veto of feral hog control bill
Oklahoma Farm Bureau President Tom Buchanan issued the following statement in response to Gov. Mary Fallin’s veto of SB 1142, which would have eliminated all restrictions on the removal of feral hogs. “Oklahoma Farm Bureau is disappointed in Gov. Mary Fallin’s veto of SB 1142, which would have allowed landowners to remove feral hogs from their property at any time without a permit. “Feral hogs are an invasive species, and should be treated as such. By giving the Department of Wildlife Conservation jurisdiction, the feral hog remains a game species. “Farmers and ranchers are our state’s largest landowners, and should […]
OKFB Breaks Ground on 75th Anniversary Commemorative Courtyard
Oklahoma Farm Bureau broke ground to mark the beginning of the construction of the OKFB 75th Anniversary Commemorative Courtyard May 11. The courtyard, which will be installed at the OKFB home office in Oklahoma City, will commemorate 75 years of Oklahoma Farm Bureau while highlighting the county Farm Bureaus. The Oklahoma Farming and Ranching Foundation is offering personalized brick pavers to individuals and businesses for a $100 donation. The pavers will provide the foundation for the courtyard. The outdoor space will also include a pillar that will contain soil from each of the 77 Oklahoma counties. The theme for the […]
OKFB members visit northwest Oklahoma during 2016 Commodity Tour
OKFB members explored Oklahoma’s “Red Carpet Country” around Woodward May 4-6 to learn more about the area’s diverse agricultural industry and history during the 2016 OKFB Commodity Tour. The first stop on the tour was Plymouth Valley Cellars in Fairview, Okla. Dennis and Elaine Flaming, 2006 OKFB Farm Family of the Year, raise nine varieties of grapes on 4.5 acres. OKFB members learned about the winery’s production practices, water usage and pesticide application. The Flamings produce approximately two bottles of wine from each plant and sells about 6,000 bottles of wine annually. During lunch at the Sale Barn Café in […]
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