Oklahoma Farm Bureau is proud to host the Flapjack Fundraiser at its annual meeting on Nov. 14 at 7:30 a.m. in the Cox Convention Center. Proceeds from the breakfast will go to the Bushels for Books Program, a partnership between the Oklahoma Farming and Ranching Foundation and the OKFB Young Farmers and Ranchers. The program will provide bushel baskets full of accurate agriculture books to teachers from five Oklahoma schools. Tickets are $15 and may be purchased during the reception immediately following the opening session, at the Foundation’s booth in the trade show, and outside the breakfast Saturday morning. Knives […]
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Farm Bureau women gather in Duncan for fall rally
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee hosted its 2015 Fall Rally Oct. 30-31 in Duncan, Oklahoma. Held at the Simmons Center in Duncan, nearly 100 women attended the two-day event featuring various speakers, workshops, entertainment and tours. “It’s always fun and exciting when the women of Farm Bureau gather together,” said Kitty Beavers, OKFB WLC chairman. “The conference gives us all a chance to reconnect, learn and fellowship with our friends from across the state.” During the opening lunch, the women heard from Tricia Howell of the Oklahoma Department of Human Services; Shawna McWaters, head of the OSU-OKC Division […]
OKFB announces sponsors for 2015 annual meeting
The 2015 Oklahoma Farm Bureau Annual Meeting will be held Nov. 13-15 at the Cox Convention Center in Oklahoma City. OKFB would like to thank the sponsors of the 2015 OKFB convention. Without the donations of generous sponsors, the awards, meals, activities and more would not be possible. Platinum – $5,000+ Willis Re Farm Credit of Western Oklahoma Chisholm Trail Farm Credit P&K Equipment Great Plains Kubota Oklahoma Beef Council Gold – $2,500+ AT&T BancFirst Imperial PFS Silver – $1,000+ AgVantis Clean Line Energy DuPont Pioneer Farm Bureau Life Insurance Farm Credit Associations of Oklahoma Foremost Insurance Group Great […]
2015 OKFB convention awards program to be held Friday
Each year at its annual convention, Oklahoma Farm Bureau recognizes various individuals for leadership, service and excellence within the organization and the agricultural industry. OKFB would not be the same without the hard work and effort of the individuals receiving these awards. New this year, all awards will be presented in the opening general session on Friday, Nov. 13. OKFB invites all members to attend and honor the award recipients. Below is a list of awards given and a description of each. Lewis H. Munn Award Known as the Farm Bureau Builder’s Award, the award is named for OKFB’s second […]
State resolutions committee prepares policies for 2016
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau state resolutions committee met Oct. 20-21 in Oklahoma City to review, condense and organize resolutions for its 2016 policy book. The meeting served as one of the final steps in the organization’s grassroots policy development process. All 77 county Farm Bureaus submitted resolutions for review by the 39-member committee made up of OKFB farm and ranch members from across the state. “Because Farm Bureau is a grassroots organization, all of our policies come straight from our members,” said OKFB President Tom Buchanan. “The ideas and needs of our members guide the issues we focus on at […]
Four families nominated for state Farm Family of the Year
Four Oklahoma Farm Bureau families from across the state have been named District Farm Family of the Year and are nominated for the state Farm Family of the Year award. The Farm Family program, sponsored by the OKFB Women’s Leadership Committee, recognizes farm and ranch families who embody the best traditions of Oklahoma agriculture and rural life. Each family will represent their district at the organization’s state convention held Nov. 13-15 in Oklahoma City, where the OKFB state Farm Family of the Year will be named during the awards session Friday, Nov. 13. The winner will receive a plaque and […]
OKFB convention trade show vendors announced
Each year, the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Convention Trade Show is held as a part of the organization’s annual meeting. Nearly 25 vendors are registered and the list continues to grow. The vendors range from jewelry to tractors and everything in between. Make sure to browse through the trade show this year! Located in Exhibit Hall One of the Cox Convention Center, the trade show will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 13 and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14. Below is a list of vendors: Apex Feeds Farm Credit Associations […]
Oklahoma Farming and Ranching Foundation to sponsor Oklahoma Honor Flight
The Oklahoma Farming and Ranching Foundation will sponsor one of the final Oklahoma Honor Flights, departing from Midwest City, Oklahoma, on Oct. 21. Oklahoma Honor Flights has served Oklahoma World War II veterans for the past six years by transporting them to Washington, D.C., to visit the memorials dedicated to honor their service and sacrifice. After offering 20 flights for the state’s veterans, the program is nearing the end of its mission. “Our purpose from the very beginning has been to address the WWII guys because, unless somebody acted on their behalf, they would never see the memorial,” said Gary […]
Women’s Leadership Committee to host fall rally Oct. 30-31
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee will host its Fall Rally Oct. 30 and 31 at the Simmons Center in Duncan, Oklahoma. The two-day conference will feature various speakers including: Tricia Howell, deputy director for Oklahoma Department of Human Services Child Welfare Services; Shawna McWaters, division head of Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City Agriculture Technologies; Laura Brennan, education coordinator for the Oklahoma Poison Control Center; Tom Buchanan, president of OKFB; John Collision, vice president of public policy for OKFB; and LeeAnna McNally, director of national affairs for OKFB. The conference also includes a fashion show, entertainment by the Gospel Travelers, […]
Susie McEntire to speak, sing at OKFB convention worship service
Susie McEntire, country gospel singer, will entertain members during the 2015 Oklahoma Farm Bureau Annual Meeting memorial and worship service. McEntire, the younger sister of country music singer Reba McEntire, was raised on an Oklahoma ranch. She began singing as a teenager with her siblings, Pake and Reba. After graduating from Oklahoma State University, McEntire continued singing with her country superstar sister. The two sisters performed concerts for sold-out crowds and made television appearances on various programs such as “Hee Haw” and “The Grand Ole Opry.” After several years, Susie decided to begin singing gospel music. Over the years, […]
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