An op-ed by Tom Buchanan, southwestern Oklahoma farmer, Lugert-Altus Irrigation District manager and Oklahoma Farm Bureau president. Over the past several years, Oklahoma experienced a severe water drought. While it was relieved last year by heavy rains, our state now faces another crisis: an economic drought. Beginning Feb. 1, the Oklahoma Legislature will search for answers to the $900 million budget shortfall. But, what if I told you our state watched $4.2 billion flow out of the state last year alone? Yes, you read that right. $4.2 billion with a B. With the extreme rainfall in 2015, Oklahoma released approximately […]
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Oklahoma Farm Bureau launches OKAgPolicy social media accounts
To expand its public policy reach, Oklahoma Farm Bureau has launched OKAgPolicy, a news outlet designed to educate farmers, ranchers, legislators and consumers about laws and regulations affecting Oklahoma agriculture. The goal of OKAgPolicy is to become the state’s leader in agricultural policy news and information. The first phase of the OKAgPolicy launch is the introduction of the effort’s social media accounts. OKAgPolicy News and Information can be found by following @OKAgPolicy on Twitter and liking OKAgPolicy on Facebook. “Most of our leaders at the state and federal level are four to five generations removed from the farm,” said Tom Buchanan, […]
Oklahoma Farm Bureau to host welcome back reception for legislators
As the 2016 legislative session approaches, Oklahoma Farm Bureau has invited state legislators to a welcome back reception Tuesday, Feb. 2 at 5 p.m. at the OKFB home office. Gov. Mary Fallin, Lt. Gov. Todd Lamb, Attorney General Scott Pruitt, Secretary of Agriculture Jim Reese and other state leaders also are invited to the reception. “We want our legislators to know who Farm Bureau is and what we stand for,” said Tom Buchanan, OKFB president. “Our welcome back reception is another opportunity for us to communicate with those making the decisions for our state.” Held each year, the reception allows […]
President vetoes congressional rejection of WOTUS bill
President Obama today vetoed a resolution from Congress that would have nullified the Waters of the United States rule, which increased the reach of the Clean Water Act. “The president’s veto is salt in the wounds of farmers and ranchers. We remain mystified as to why he continues to support this fatally flawed rule,” said American Farm Bureau President Bob Stallman. “The Government Accountability Office found the rule was issued with the help of illegal ‘covert propaganda’ by EPA. Ninety-two members of Congress, 22 states, numerous cities and counties and dozens of industry groups have all stood up and said […]
Oklahoma Farm Bureau honored for excellence
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 […]
Farm Bureau members chart a new course for 2016
Delegates from all 50 states and Puerto Rico elected new leaders and approved policies that will help determine the future of agriculture during the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 97th Annual Convention Jan. 8-12 in Orlando, Florida. Feral hogs, governmental reform, farm policy, risk management and international trade were among the most important matters slated for action over the next 12 months. Delegates elected Zippy Duvall to serve as the new president of AFBF and Scott VanderWal as vice president. Vincent “Zippy” Duvall is a poultry, cattle and hay producer from Greene County, Georgia, and served as president of the Georgia […]
OKFB President Tom Buchanan a candidate for AFBF vice president
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 […]
Samples named vice president of strategic corporate communications
Oklahoma Farm Bureau and Affiliated Companies recently promoted Becky Samples to vice president of strategic corporate communications. In her new role, Samples will work with senior leadership and oversee communications for Oklahoma Farm Bureau and Affiliated Companies. “Becky is a tremendous asset to our organization, and we look forward to her leadership in this new role,” said Monica Wilke, executive director, Oklahoma Farm Bureau and Affiliated Companies. “As the state’s largest general farm organization, Becky will lead OKFB’s efforts to efficiently and effectively communicate with our membership, including policyholders of our insurance company.” Previously, Samples served as strategic communications director […]
OKFB selects favorite photos of 2015
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 […]
AFBF’s 2016 Annual Convention and IDEAg Trade Show features workshops on regulations, technology
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. […]
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