Farm Bureau Week kicks off next Monday, Feb. 17 and will last until Friday, Feb. 21. This week allows Farm Bureau members to host different activities and events to help promote Farm Bureau within their communities. It is also a great opportunity for county Farm Bureaus to gain members and become active in the community. Many county offices will host an Open House to allow those interested in Farm Bureau to stop by and learn more about the organization. Listed below are a few of the events held during Farm Bureau Week across the state. If you would like to […]
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Legislative Update with John Collison
In this edition of Legislative Update, I want to talk about the one major issue that still plagues our state and the major agricultural states to our west. It is the continuance of a drought that is now growing into its third year. This drought has now locked itself into western Oklahoma, with a growing cost near $1.5 billion dollars in agricultural economic loss. Please read that again. Oklahoma agriculture has lost $1.5 billion dollars in the last three years due to the lack of rain and water planning. In looking at the U.S. Geological Survey history of 2013 and […]
Oklahoma Farm Bureau Farm Bill statement
Oklahoma Farm Bureau commends the signing of the Agricultural Act of 2014 today. The farm bill passed the House on January 29 and the Senate on February 4. “The Farm Bill signed by President Obama is not perfect, but it does provide a safety net for producers through crop insurance reform and a permanent livestock disaster relief program,” OKFB President Tom Buchanan said. “We applaud Rep. Frank Lucas for his hard work on the bill and thank Congress for reaching a bi-partisan agreement.”
Digital edition of Oklahoma Country now available
The new interactive, electronic version of Oklahoma Country is now available here! The digital magazine features stories about OKFB’s Farm Family of the Year, an Oklahoma fertilizer company and a new line of Medicare Supplement plans available for OKFB members, as well as a review of the 2013 OKFB Annual Meeting. The issue also includes the familiar columns Presidentially Speaking, Insurance Matters and Country Gardening, and the popular All Around Oklahoma section. The digital edition allows readers to easily share stories and content via email or social media and includes interactive links and content. OKFB will continue to produce four […]
OKFB and other Oklahoma leaders react to U.S. House Speaker Boehner’s immigration standards
Key members of Oklahoma’s business and agricultural communities came together in support of comprehensive immigration reform and praised the immigration standards released by Speaker of the House John Boehner last week. “We know that our immigration system in severely flawed. Our priorities need to be securing our borders and then creating a legal way to enter this country. Illegal immigration isn’t just a security issue; it has a huge economic impact as well,” said John Collison of the Oklahoma Farm Bureau. “Our members regularly struggle with having the labor force they need, and the current system too often rewards those […]
OKFB Women’s Leadership Team participating in Our Food Link
To recognize the outstanding efficiency and productivity of America’s farmers and ranchers, OKFB Women’s Leadership Team members commemorate Our Food Link, formerly Food Check-Out Day, each year. Our Food Link recognizes the farmer’s contribution to the affordability of food in the United States. The event is held annually on the day of the year when, on average, Americans have earned enough income to pay for their yearly food supply. This year, the OKFB Women’s Leadership Team will be hosting their events on Feb. 11 and Feb. 12 in Oklahoma City and Tulsa, respectively. To celebrate Our Food Link, the state […]
OKFB Leadership Conference scheduled for Feb. 17-18
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Leadership Conference will be held Feb. 17-18 in Oklahoma City at the Skirvin Hotel. The conference focuses on updating members on the legislative issues on state and federal levels. The agenda for the two day conference features Congressman Markwayne Mullin and Congressman James Lankford. They both will be giving an update from Washington, D.C. Also, on the agenda is Cordon DeKock with the State Chamber of Oklahoma and Dave Hageman with Protect the Harvest. You can view a full agenda for the conference below. February 17 Registration […]
National Cowboy Museum announces Spring Symposium
The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum announces a symposium focusing on rural issues to be held in March. The program titled Surviving the Elements: Land & Water Issues of the West aims to increase awareness of drought and rural issues in the American West, by focusing on stewardship and conservation of land and water. Ranching and the iconic cowboy are both important aspects of the West and of the National Cowboy Museum’s permanent collections, exhibitions and educational programming. The two intertwined play an important role in building a better connection to the past, present and future of western resources. […]
Legislative Update with John Collison
As January melts into February, it can mean only one thing … we are quickly upon another legislative session. Last year’s successes are behind us, and new issues lay ahead. This will be the last session for some legislative members, as term limits have caught up with them. We wish them God’s speed and good luck as they embark on a new chapter in their lives. We also want to thank them for their service to the state of Oklahoma. It’s not always easy to do what these members do on a day-to-day basis, and for that we say thanks! […]
‘Premier canola event for 2014’ set for Enid
Agricultural producers interested in learning how to maximize their canola production should register now to attend the Feb. 13 Canola College in Enid. “It’s a fantastic opportunity to learn from and speak with leading experts in the field, and interact with more than 300 new or veteran canola producers and industry members,” said Ron Sholar, Great Plains Canola Association (GPCA) executive director. “This will be the premier canola education and training event in the region for 2014.” Canola College is a joint effort of GPCA, Oklahoma State University’s Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Kansas State University and cooperating […]
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