Oklahoma Farm Bureau was honored with five Awards for Excellence at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 97th Annual Convention and IDEAg Trade Show held Jan. 8-13, 2016. The awards recognized the state’s excellence in membership achievement and implementation of outstanding programs serving members in 2015. “Serving members is the priority of our organization,” said Monica Wilke, OKFB executive director. “We’re proud of these awards which are representative of the hard work of our staff.” The Awards for Excellence were awarded to state Farm Bureaus that demonstrated outstanding achievements in six program areas.  Oklahoma received awards in five of the six […]

Oklahoma Farm Bureau President Tom Buchanan recently announced his candidacy for vice president of the American Farm Bureau Federation. The election will be held during the AFBF Annual Convention and IDEAg Trade Show Jan. 8-13 in Orlando, Florida. “If I am successful, I believe serving in that position will shine a light on the needs and concerns of Oklahomans,” Buchanan said. “It will definitely give Oklahoma a seat at the table.” During his or her term, the AFBF vice president helps guide and direct the organization. Buchanan has served on the AFBF board of directors since 2013.  After serving on […]

As we reflect on 2015, Oklahoma Farm Bureau has combed through photos taken in fields, on farms and in pastures around the state of Oklahoma this past year and selected some our favorite photos. The images have been assembled in a Flickr gallery along with captions for each of the photos. The images span the calendar year and reflect the hard work and dedication Oklahoma’s farmers and ranchers put into growing and raising food, fuel and fiber for the United States and the world. The photos were taken by OKFB Director of Communications Dustin Mielke on various trips and photo […]

Election of a new president and vice president to lead the American Farm Bureau Federation, great speakers and dynamic educational workshops will highlight the organization’s 2016 Annual Convention & IDEAg Trade Show in January. The event takes place Jan. 9-12 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Nearly 7,000 Farm Bureau members from across the nation are expected to gather to hear from distinguished leaders and participate in a grassroots policy-setting process that will guide AFBF through 2016. During the annual convention’s business session, voting delegates will select new leaders for the nation’s largest farming and ranching organization. […]

Oklahoma Farm Bureau is proud to partner with Life Line screenings to test for often-undiagnosed diseases at a special discount. OKFB members pay only $135 for five preventative health screenings: Carotid Artery/Stroke- Non-invasive ultrasound screening which detects plaque build-up in the major arteries of the neck, which is a leading cause of stroke.  Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) – Non-invasive ultrasound screening to detect an enlargement of the abdominal aorta, the largest artery in the body.  Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) – Non-invasive Ankle-Brachial Index calculation to screen for lower extremity vascular disease, which is a significant risk factor for heart attack […]