County Farm Bureaus were recognized for excellence during Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s 77th Annual Meeting Nov. 17 in Norman, Oklahoma. Each year, OKFB recognizes the county Farm Bureaus that have excelled in program areas such as membership, public policy, local affairs, service to members, Women’s Leadership Committee and Young Farmers and Ranchers with a Presidential Star Award. Alfalfa, Comanche, Garfield, Noble, Okmulgee and Payne County Farm Bureaus each received the Six-Star Presidential Award for excelling in six program areas. Receiving the Five-Star Presidential Award were Caddo, Creek, Kiowa, LeFlore, Nowata, Okfuskee, Texas and Stephens County Farm Bureaus. Four-Star Presidential Awards were […]
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OKFB names District Secretaries of the Year
Oklahoma Farm Bureau presented its District Secretary of the Year Awards on Saturday, Nov. 17 at the organization’s 77th Annual Meeting in Norman, Oklahoma. County secretaries serve as the face of the county Farm Bureau office with not only customers but also with potential new members. District One Cheslea CollinsTexas County District Two Krystal HillKiowa County District Three Toni BenderKingfisher County District Four Michelle ChaffinComanche County District Five Penni McCaslandLatimer County District Six Shelly BlevinsDelaware County District Seven Stephanie RatliffNoble County District Eight Shirley BarrettPontotoc County District Nine Brenda McColloughWashington County The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Annual Meeting is the organization’s […]
Williams named Farm Bureau Journalist of the Year
Caitlin Williams, an anchor for KWSO 7News in Lawton, was recognized with the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Journalist of the Year award Nov. 17 during the organization’s 77th Annual Meeting in Norman, Oklahoma. The award honors journalists for their contributions through reporting accurately and regularly about Farm Bureau news, agricultural issues and the importance of these to Oklahoma and the nation. “I can’t thank the folks in southwest Oklahoma enough for their continuous support,” Williams said. “I am so blessed to be in a community that feels like family.” Williams was nominated for the award by county Farm Bureaus in southwest […]
OKFB members elect leaders at annual meeting
Three board members were re-elected by voting delegates at Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s 77th Annual Meeting Nov. 16-18 in Norman, Oklahoma. Monte Tucker of Sweetwater, Oklahoma, was re-elected to a three-year term on the OKFB board of directors representing District Two. He will serve Farm Bureau members in Beckham, Custer, Greer, Harmon, Jackson, Kiowa, Roger Mills, Tillman and Washita counties. Members in District Five re-elected Gary Crawley of Savanna to serve a three-year term on the OKFB board of directors. Counties represented in District Five include Atoka, Bryan, Choctaw, Haskell, Latimer, LeFlore, McCurtain, Pittsburg and Pushmataha. Shawnee-native John Grundmann was re-elected […]
Grunewald honored with Distinguished Service to OKFB Award
John Grunewald was recognized with the Distinguished Service to Oklahoma Farm Bureau Award on Saturday, Nov. 17 during the organization’s 77th annual meeting in Norman, Oklahoma. The award honors individuals who have made outstanding contributions to agriculture and the Farm Bureau organization. “It’s a great honor to be presented this by such a great organization,” Grunewald said of the award. “Farm Bureau does so many great things around the state of Oklahoma for farmers and ranchers and rural communities.” Nominated by Woodward County Farm Bureau members, Grunewald earned the award for his longtime commitment to supporting farmers and ranchers throughout […]
Members, counties honored during annual meeting awards program
Oklahoma Farm Bureau presented its top awards to members and counties during the organization’s 77th Annual Meeting on Saturday, Nov. 17 in Norman, Oklahoma. The awards recognize individuals and counties for leadership, service and excellence within Farm Bureau and the agricultural industry. Press releases and hi-resolution photos are linked below. District Farm and Ranch Family Recognition District One Terry and Robin BryantDewey County District Two Brian and Misty JohnsonKiowa County District Three Lonnie and Sharon KingCaddo County District Four Russell and Jimmi KrizComanche County District Five Jeff and Holly CooperLeFlore County District Six Bart and Kelly WiedelMuskogee County District Seven […]
Watch OKFB’s Farm and Ranch Family presentations on YouTube
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee recognized nine outstanding Oklahoma Farm and Ranch families during the awards session of the OKFB annual meeting on Saturday, Nov. 7 in Norman. Each of the Farm & Ranch Family Recognition Recipients were featured in a photo presentation featuring photos and audio captured on their agricultural operations. The presentations were shown during the awards program to celebrate the achievements of these outstanding agricultural families. The presentations are available on YouTube, and are available below for viewing on your favorite device.
Meet OKFB’s 2018 convention sponsors
Oklahoma Farm Bureau extends a big “thank you” to our 2018 convention sponsors. Through their partnership with OKFB, these sponsors help make our convention programs, sessions and awards possible. Sponsors will also be recognized during convention for their contributions. Thank you for helping make our 77th annual convention a success! Platinum Sponsors Farm Credit of Western Oklahoma Garfield County Farm Bureau Oklahoma AG Credit P&K Equipment Willis Towers Watson Gold Sponsors BancFirst Silver Sponsors AgBoost Burns & Stowers McAfee & Taft John Vance Auto Group
OKFB announces annual meeting trade show vendors
Oklahoma Farm Bureau will host a trade show alongside the organization’s 77th annual meeting held Nov. 16-18 in Norman, Oklahoma. Members attending the three-day convention are encouraged to visit the variety of exhibitors, ranging from jewelry to farm equipment and more. The trade show will be open Friday, Nov. 16 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., located in the University Ballroom of the Embassy Suites Norman. Below is a list of vendors: AgBoost Agricultural Economics Extension AirMedCare Network Camo Galz Candles & More Ferda Portable Seed Cleaning, LLC Great Western Ag Green Valley Naturals Hotsy of Oklahoma John Vance Auto Group […]
Newly-elected state leaders to address Farm Bureau members at annual meeting
Oklahoma Farm Bureau members gathered for the organization’s 77th annual meeting Nov. 16-18 will hear from Gov.-Elect Kevin Stitt, Lt. Gov.-Elect Matt Pinnell and Attorney General Mike Hunter. Stitt is scheduled to appear in a pre-recorded video during a general session on Saturday morning, Nov. 17, while Pinnell and Hunter will address members on-stage during the opening session on Friday, Nov. 16. All three state leaders were supported and endorsed by the OKAgFund, OKFB’s political action committee. The largest gathering of OKFB members each year, the three-day convention features an awards program celebrating member achievements, the setting of grassroots-member policy […]
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