Emma Jumper of Payne County was named the 2018 Young Farmers and Ranchers Discussion Meet winner on Saturday, Nov. 17 at Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s 77th Annual Meeting in Norman, Oklahoma. Jumper competed against eight other participants in three rounds of debate-style discussion where performance was evaluated on the exchange of ideas and information on pre-determined topics. Participants were judged on their ability to offer constructive criticism, cooperation and communication while analyzing agricultural problems and developing solutions. “I did some research, I looked up the facts and figures, but these topics allowed me to speak on issues that I’m particularly passionate […]
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WLC recognizes OKFB farm and ranch families
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee presented its District Farm and Ranch Family Recognition awards at the organization’s 77th annual meeting on Saturday, Nov. 17 in Norman, Oklahoma. The program honors a farm and ranch family in each of OKFB’s nine districts who uphold the best traditions of Oklahoma agriculture and rural Oklahoma as they raise food and fiber for our state and beyond. “Our farm and ranch families play a vital role in growing food, caring for the land and making our rural communities vibrant,” said Kitty Beavers, 2018 OKFB WLC Chairman. “Our Women’s Leadership Committee is proud […]
County Farm Bureaus recognized for excellence
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 […]
Bryants honored as District One Farm and Ranch Family
The Terry and Robin Bryant Family of Camargo received the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee’s District One Farm and Ranch Family Recognition during the organization’s 77th annual meeting on Saturday, Nov. 17 in Norman. Terry and Robin raise Longhorn and BueLingo cattle in the rolling hills east of Camargo. The unique BueLingo cattle sport a wide, vertical stripe of white sandwiched between more traditional cattle colors of black, red or silver. The unique animals draw quite a bit of attention from passers-by. “It’s amazing how many just stop and take pictures,” Robin said. “I looked out there one day […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
More than 80 percent of OKAgFund-supported candidates elected
The OKAgFund, Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s political action committee, achieved an 84 percent success rate in supporting candidates who were successful in the Nov. 6 general election. The committee was 100 percent successful in backing statewide candidates who were elected including Gov.-elect Kevin Stitt, Lt. Gov.-elect Matt Pinnell and Attorney General Mike Hunter. “We are excited about the opportunity to work with new Gov. Kevin Stitt and Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell,” said Rodd Moesel, OKFB president. “These bright, capable new leaders have proven already that they are good listeners and are very interested in rural Oklahoma. We hope to work with […]
Congressional delegates earn Friend of Farm Bureau Award
Five members of Oklahoma’s congressional delegation recently were honored with the American Farm Bureau Federation’s Friend of Farm Bureau Award for their efforts to support Oklahoma farmers and ranchers during the 115th U.S. Congress. Sen. Jim Inhofe, along with Rep. Tom Cole, Rep. Frank Lucas, Rep. Markwayne Mullin and Rep. Steve Russell, received the award after being nominated by Oklahoma Farm Bureau and approved by the American Farm Bureau Federation board of directors. “As Oklahoma farmers and ranchers endure low commodity prices, uncertain export markets and a challenging farm economy, we’re thankful to have these five congressional delegates working on […]
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