Peter Cohen, agricultural communications senior at Oklahoma State University, recently joined Oklahoma Farm Bureau as the 2015 communications summer intern.  His drive to learn more about today’s agricultural sector, and desire to gain skills needed to translate that knowledge to others motivated him to pursue the internship, Cohen said.  “Though I don’t come from a farming background, I have been around agriculture a fair amount throughout my life,” Cohen said. “Experiencing both lifestyles has illustrated the lack of understanding rural and urban Americans have of each other. I would like to help fix that.”  Growing up living in many different […]

By Todd Honer, Director of Safety Services  School is out, temperatures are warming up, and cookouts are being planned. As summer activities begin, so does National Safety Month. Because most people do not have safety at the forefront of their minds, Oklahoma Farm Bureau wants to make sure you and your family remain safe throughout the summer.  Be aware of surroundings. No matter if you are working on a combine or walking to your favorite store in the mall, pay attention to what or who is around you. Avoid distractions.  Focus your mind on your task. Turn cell phones off […]

Skiatook, Okla., native Hannah Nemecek recently joined the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Corporate Communications department as a communications specialist.  Nemecek graduated from Oklahoma State University with a degree in agricultural communications in early May. After interning with OKFB in the summer of 2014, Nemecek said the organization was the perfect fit. “I am excited to continue working with Oklahoma Farm Bureau,” Nemecek said. “It is humbling to work for an organization serving farmers and ranchers every day.” The daughter of an agricultural education teacher, Nemecek learned the importance of agriculture at an early age. Her passion for the industry began with […]

As the full swing of haying season quickly approaches, Oklahoma Farm Bureau members can save big on select Case IH equipment by combining their OKFB member discount with special financing. Case IH is offering many customers 0% financing for 72 months on Farmall compact tractors, ranging from 26 to 115 horsepower, and hay equipment now through June 30. Combined with the special OKFB-member savings of $300 – $500 per unit, it’s a great time to upgrade to Case IH. A 0% financing for 60 months offer is available for Farmall 100A series tractors, which range from 110 to 140 horsepower. To […]

The American Farm Bureau Federation, in conjunction with the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture, has announced the 2015 Farm Bureau Photo Contest. The contest is open to all state and county Farm Bureau members and staff above 18 years of age at the time of entry, including professional photographers. Photo submissions will be used to accurately portray today’s agriculture and the safe practices of farmers and ranchers, and also for future publications, promotions and social media by AFBF and related companies. All photos submitted must exemplify safe practices on the farm or ranch. The contest will run May 15, 2015, […]