Custer County Farm Bureau officially opened the doors of its new satellite office in Weatherford on July 29. Now located at 1402 N. Washington, across the street from Weatherford High School, the new office will replace the old location at 510 E. Main. After breaking ground on the site Sept. 10, 2019, the Custer County Farm Bureau board members and insurance agents worked closely to create a space to better serve their members and the community. The new larger office space and parking lot features a designated board meeting room and covered outdoor area that can be used several ways, […]
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OKFB applauds Stitt’s request to ensure consistent agricultural regulatory enforcement
Oklahoma Farm Bureau President Rodd Moesel released a statement today supporting Gov. Kevin Stitt’s recent request to the Environmental Protection Agency to apply an environmental regulation section of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act of 2005. Provisions in the act would allow the state of Oklahoma to continue its regulatory functions concerning environmental issues in light of the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling in McGirt v. Oklahoma. “We appreciate Gov. Stitt’s proactive approach to ensure a consistent regulatory framework for all Oklahoma farmers, ranchers and businesses in Indian country. The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry serves […]
OKFB releases statement on SCOTUS decision in McGirt case
Oklahoma Farm Bureau President Rodd Moesel released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in the McGirt v. Oklahoma case. “Though Oklahoma Farm Bureau is concerned by the potential implications of the court’s ruling on landowners throughout eastern Oklahoma, we are hopeful and confident that Oklahoma and its tribes can successfully form a jurisdictional framework that protects and supports the economy, public safety and private property rights for all Oklahomans. “We appreciate the efforts of Attorney General Mike Hunter and Solicitor General Mithun Mansinghani on behalf of Oklahoma, and remain committed to working alongside state and tribal leaders […]
Holman named assistant director of public policy
Caylie Holman has been named an assistant director of public policy at Oklahoma Farm Bureau. In the new role, she will work alongside the public policy staff to advocate for Farm Bureau’s grassroots policy at the state Capitol. Holman joined the organization in 2018 as the south central field representative, where she served as a liaison between county Farm Bureau organizations and the home office. “I’ve enjoyed getting to know our membership, and having the opportunity to understand how policy at the state level impacts their operations,” Holman said. “It’s so important for our organization to continue working to preserve […]
Join OKFB webinar on assistance programs for ag producers amid COVID-19
Oklahoma Farm Bureau will provide information on assistance programs available for farmers and ranchers impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak during a webinar to be held Thursday, April 30 at 7 p.m. The webinar’s two panelists will include Oklahoma native Dr. Bart Fischer, a Texas A&M agricultural economist and former chief economist for the U.S. House Agriculture Committee, and Dr. Amy Hagerman, an agricultural economist from Oklahoma State University. Fischer will offer an overview of federal assistance programs for agricultural producers, while Hagerman will provide a state perspective of the impact of the programs. Participants can join the webinar by using […]
OKFB praises House approval of USMCA
Following the U.S. House’s approval of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, Oklahoma Farm Bureau President Rodd Moesel released the following statement: “Oklahoma Farm Bureau members are optimistic after today’s passage of the United States-Mexico-Canada agreement, and we thank all five Oklahoma House members for their active support of the agreement. “We now look to the Senate for swift approval in January as Oklahoma farmers and ranchers await a trade agreement that will help them receive fair prices for the commodities and products they grow and raise. Amidst very difficult times in the agricultural community from depressed commodity prices, ever-increasing production costs […]
OKFB sponsors law students interested in agriculture
Oklahoma Farm Bureau has announced its support for the University of Oklahoma College of Law’s Agricultural Law Association, a student-led organization created for students interested in agriculture and agricultural law. “We’re excited for the opportunity to invest in law students who have a passion for the agriculture industry,” said Rodd Moesel, OKFB president. “Many of these students have deep roots in agriculture, rural Oklahoma and Farm Bureau, so we’re proud to help foster their enthusiasm to contribute to the agriculture community in their legal careers.” The ALA hosted its first meeting in August 2019 after several students noticed an absence […]
OKFB selects Steve Thompson to lead public policy efforts
Oklahoma Farm Bureau has named Steve Thompson as the farm organization’s senior director of public policy. In his new role, Thompson will lead OKFB’s public policy team as they work to implement Farm Bureau’s grassroots policy goals at both the Oklahoma Capitol and in Washington, D.C. “Steve has a heart for serving Oklahoma’s agriculture community, and his depth and breadth of experience working on agriculture issues make him an ideal leader for our policy efforts,” said Rodd Moesel, OKFB president. “With Steve at the helm of our public policy department, we are excited to continue serving our members’ interests in […]
OKFB hosts students for OYLA
Ten high school seniors from across the state recently participated in Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s Oklahoma Youth Leading Agriculture conference June 25-28, 2019. OYLA is a three-day annual event hosted by the OKFB Young Farmers & Ranchers to prepare high school students for a future career in agriculture and to advance youth leadership. The 10 students were Tori Booker, Altus, Jackson County; Jaden Brunnemer, Cushing, Payne County; Ryan Clark, Henryetta, Okmulgee County; Laramie Coffey, Morrison, Noble County; Zachary Evans, Mangum, Greer County; Abby Jeffrey, El Reno, Canadian County; Sarah Knowles, Keota, Haskell County; Callee Lester, Cheyenne, Roger Mills County; Dassie May, […]
Thompson joins OKFB public policy
Oklahoma Farm Bureau has named Steve Thompson an assistant director of public policy in OKFB’s public policy division. Thompson was raised on the Lincoln County farm his family settled in the land run of 1891. After studying agricultural education and agricultural economics at Oklahoma State University, he worked for nine years at the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, first as legislative liaison, then as associate commissioner. During his time with ODAFF, their team at the state Capitol helped to secure historic funding for rural fire departments and a new $12 million agriculture laboratory. Thompson owned and operated an agribusiness policy consulting […]
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