Paden Day, a Mulhall-Orlando High School senior, has been awarded a $1,000 college scholarship from the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers Committee. The scholarship is presented to high school seniors pursuing a degree in agriculture at an accredited Oklahoma institute of higher learning. After graduating in May, Day plans to study agriculture at Northern Oklahoma College in Tonkawa, Oklahoma. Other students receiving the award include Lexi Vanderwork, Woodward; Kole Lindenfelser, Reydon; Tyler Wilkinson, Calumet; Alisa Northcutt, Tishomingo; Toby Bowles, Colbert; Kaylyn Branen, Collinsville; Tanner Wofford, Allen; and Taylor Cartmell, Perkins. The nine scholarship recipients have a wide variety […]
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Raspotnik-Jones joins OKFB field services
Oklahoma Farm Bureau has hired Penny Raspotnik-Jones as its southeastern field representative. In her position, Raspotnik-Jones will work as a liaison between county Farm Bureaus and the state Farm Bureau. She will serve members in Atoka, Bryan, Coal, Choctaw, Haskell, Hughes, Latimer, LeFlore, McCurtain, McIntosh, Pittsburg and Pushmataha Counties. A cattle rancher from Hartshorne, Oklahoma, Raspotnik-Jones and her family raise registered and commercial Angus cattle. “As a third-generation rancher, I am passionate about agriculture,” Raspotnik-Jones said. “If I can help another agriculture producer in my Farm Bureau role, then I feel that I have accomplished something truly important.” Raspotnik-Jones earned […]
OKFB names Doye executive director
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau board of directors Wednesday announced Thad Doye has been se|ected to serve as the farm organization’s new executive director. Doye will lead OKFB’s staff, overseeing the day-to-day operations of Oklahoma’s largest general farm organization. “We are excited to have a lifelong Oklahoma farmer and rancher serving Oklahoma Farm Bureau as our executive director,” OKFB President Rodd Moesel said. “Thad brings with him decades of experience in agriculture, Farm Bureau, and a servant’s heart that we know will help him build and grow our organization to better serve our state’s farming and ranching families.” Doye was chosen […]
OKFB sponsors ag youth at 2018 OYE Sale of Champions
Oklahoma Farm Bureau helped support the state’s agriculture youth by purchasing more than $43,000 in premiums at the 2018 Oklahoma Youth Expo Sale of Champions held Friday, March 16 in Oklahoma City. Before the sale, OKFB was honored as the 2017 volume buyer for purchasing the most premiums at the 2017 sale. Farm Bureau purchased premiums on 19 animals, and also partnered with fellow agriculture and rural organizations and individuals to purchase premiums for 41 animals. “We’re honored to help support these bright 4-H and FFA members at the Oklahoma Youth Expo,” said Rodd Moesel, OKFB president. “The skills and […]
Eleven state legislators honored with 2017 OKFB Champion Award
Eleven state legislators were honored with the 2017 Oklahoma Farm Bureau Champion Award during the OKFB Leadership Conference March 5 in Oklahoma City. The award is presented to state lawmakers who went above and beyond to uphold agriculture and rural Oklahoma in 2017. “As a grassroots farm organization, we exist to fight for the betterment of agriculture and rural Oklahoma,” said Rodd Moesel, OKFB president. “We are proud to honor these 11 individuals who have worked tirelessly to support family farmers and ranchers across the state.” The 2017 OKFB Champion Award recipients include Senate President Pro Tem Mike Schulz, Sen. […]
OKFB to host gubernatorial candidate panel at leadership conference
Oklahoma Farm Bureau members will hear from candidates seeking to serve as the next governor of Oklahoma during the organization’s leadership conference held March 5 and 6 at the Skirvin Hilton Hotel in Oklahoma City. At least four candidates will share their vision and goals for the state during the forum held March 5 at 3 p.m. Candidates also will have an opportunity to offer their views on agriculture and rural issues. “This year’s gubernatorial election represents a significant moment for the future of the state of Oklahoma,” said Rodd Moesel, OKFB president. “We’re excited to provide Farm Bureau members […]
Caddo County celebrates Farm Bureau Week by giving back to community
In celebration of Oklahoma Farm Bureau Week, Caddo County Farm Bureau donated more than $12,000 to senior nutrition centers, 4-H and FFA programs and fire departments throughout the county. Senior nutrition centers in Anadarko, Apache, Binger, Carnegie, Cement, Cyril, Fort Cobb and Hinton each received $500 to help fund nutrition programs in the county. The centers provide meals for senior citizens free-of-charge. “We try to support the community in any way that we can,” said Wayne Taggart, Caddo County Farm Bureau president. “Our rural communities are really the ones that feed the nation. By giving back to our local communities, […]
Berry, Patton join OKFB as field representatives
Oklahoma Farm Bureau has recently named Haley Berry and Caylie Patton as field representatives. In their new roles, the two will serve as liaisons between county Farm Bureaus and the state Farm Bureau. Berry will serve Beckham, Caddo, Cotton, Comanche, Greer, Harmon, Jackson, Jefferson, Kiowa, Stephens, Tillman and Washita counties as the southwestern field representative. “Growing up was nothing but faith, family, food and Farm Bureau,” Berry said. “I now look forward to serving as a voice for our members.” A native of Central High, Oklahoma, Berry was raised on a cattle ranch. Her family also owns a livestock auction […]
Ron Justice named OKFB’s vice president of public policy
Oklahoma Farm Bureau has named Ron Justice vice president of public policy. In his new role, Justice will direct the advocacy of Farm Bureau member policy at the state Capitol and throughout Oklahoma. “From his time as an extension agent to serving in the state Senate, Ron has always been a staunch advocate for agriculture and rural Oklahoma,” said Rodd Moesel, OKFB president. “We’re honored to have him take the helm of our policy efforts, and look forward to all he will accomplish for our farmers and ranchers.” Raised on a farm in Blaine County, Justice served the Oklahoma State […]
OKFB announces John Deere member benefit
John Deere now offers GreenFleet Loyalty Rewards to Oklahoma Farm Bureau members. OKFB members receive discounts, special low rate financing, and all other benefits associated with GreenFleet Platinum 2 status. It’s easy to become a GreenFleet member, too: just sign up for John Deere GreenFleet Loyalty Rewards program using a valid member ID and zip code for membership verification, and become a Platinum 2 level by visiting www.JohnDeere.com/FarmBureau. OKFB members are eligible for the following benefits as Platinum 2 status members: Discounts on the following categories of equipment: $350-$3,200 off Commercial Mowing $100-$250 off Residential Mowing $200-$350 off Utility Vehicles […]
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