Cheslea Collins of the Texas County Farm Bureau office was honored as the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Secretary of the Year at the OKFB 75th Annual Meeting Nov. 11 in Oklahoma City. Collins works in the Texas County Farm Bureau office in Guymon. A lifelong Texas County resident, she raises cattle with her husband and boys in the area. County secretaries serve as the face of the county Farm Bureau office with not only customers but also with potential new members. “I do a little bit of everything,” Collins said of her responsibilities in the county office. “I know pretty much […]
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Coble named OKFB Journalist of the Year
April Coble of the Guymon Daily Herald Newspaper was recognized with the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Journalist of the Year award during the OKFB 75th Annual Meeting Nov. 11 in Oklahoma City. Coble is a reporter for the Guymon Daily Herald Newspaper in Guymon, Oklahoma. She also played a critical role in promoting State Question 777. In addition, Coble attends several Farm Bureau events as a means to publicize the Texas County advocacy efforts. This 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 […]
County Farm Bureaus recognized for excellence
Several county Farm Bureaus were recognized for excellence during the Oklahoma Farm Bureau 75th Annual Meeting Nov. 11 in Oklahoma City. Each year, OKFB recognizes the county Farm Bureaus that have excelled in program areas such as membership, program planning, policy development, policy execution, information and public affairs, political education, women’s activities and Young Farmers and Ranchers with a Presidential Star Award. Alfalfa, Garfield, Noble, Payne and Seminole each received the Six Star Award for excelling in six program areas. Receiving the Five Star Award were: Caddo, Comanche, Kiowa, Okfuskee, Okmulgee, Pontotoc and Texas. Four Star Awards were presented to: […]
Farm Family of the Year awarded to the Maschino family
Roger and Idella Maschino of Guymon were named the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Farm Family of the Year during OKFB’s 75th Annual Meeting Nov. 11 in Oklahoma City. “It’s very humbling, but very honoring,” Roger Maschino said shortly after being named farm family of the year. “We’re proud to be Americans, and we’re proud to be in agriculture, and we just pray that we will be a lighthouse and a good example of American agriculture and Farm Bureau for the state of Oklahoma.” The Maschinos raise cattle in Texas, Cimarron and Delaware counties. The couple is focused on quality animals, which […]
Gibson honored with OKFB Distinguished Service Award
Billy Gibson of Pontotoc County was recognized with the Distinguished Service to Oklahoma Farm Bureau Award during the OKFB 75th Annual Convention Nov. 11 in Oklahoma City. The award honors OKFB members who have made outstanding contributions to agriculture and the Farm Bureau organization. Gibson has been in agriculture for nearly 42 years and served several terms on the Oklahoma Farm Bureau State Board of Directors as well as on the Pontotoc County Farm Bureau board since 1978. He is active in a cow/calf and stocker/feeder operation in addition to his contributions to the pecan industry. He has attended 23 […]
YF&R Achievement Award presented to Comanche County member
Isaac Fisher of Comanche County was named the winner of the 2016 Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Achievement Award. He was recognized as OKFB’s top young farming and ranching individual at the 75th annual convention on Nov. 11 in Oklahoma City. Fisher concentrates on raising stocker cattle and growing wheat and cotton near the southwest Oklahoma town of Chattanooga. He also runs a custom haying business swathing and baling hay for fellow farmers and ranchers in the area. “It’s an honor to even be considered for this award,” Fisher said. “To be recognized for the Achievement Award from […]
YF&R Excellence in Agriculture Award presented to Payne County member
Rachel Pickens was named the winner of Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s Young Farmers and Ranchers Excellence in Agriculture Award on Nov. 11 at OKFB’s 75th Annual Convention in Oklahoma City. The award recognizes successful young adults ages 35 years or younger who are involved in farming, but whose primary occupations are not farming or owning an agricultural business. Winners are chosen based on their involvement in agriculture and participation in Oklahoma Farm Bureau and other community organizations. Known as the “Oklahoma Land Lady,” Rachel is a successful realtor in Payne County. In 2010, she opened an agritourism venue, which also serves […]
Oklahoma Farm Bureau honors members during awards session
Oklahoma Farm Bureau presented its top awards to members and counties during the organization’s 75th Annual Meeting Nov. 11 in Oklahoma City. The awards recognize individuals and counties for leadership, service and excellence within Farm Bureau and the agricultural industry. Awards and winners are listed below, along with a link to a press release, photo and more information. Farm Family of the YearMaschino familyTexas County Farm Bureau Distinguished Service to Oklahoma Farm Bureau AwardBilly GibsonPontotoc County Farm Bureau YF&R Achievement AwardIsaac FisherComanche County Farm Bureau YF&R Excellence in Agriculture AwardRachel PickensPayne County Farm Bureau YF&R Charles Roff AwardComanche County Young […]
Comanche County honored with top county Young Farmers and Ranchers award
Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s Comanche County Young Farmers and Ranchers committee is the 2016 recipient of the Charles L. Roff Award. The award was presented in Oklahoma City at the OKFB 75th Annual Meeting Nov. 11. The Charles L. Roff Award encourages county YF&R groups to improve their local committees and activity participation while strengthening the Farm Bureau organization. The goal of Comanche County YF&R is to keep agriculture alive and encourage younger generations to aspire to be in the agriculture field. The county’s highlight activities for the year included visiting the local farmer’s market to answer questions about Oklahoma’s Right […]
Oklahoma Young Farmers and Ranchers name high school discussion meet winner
Dalton Miller of Blanchard, Oklahoma, was named the winner of the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers high school discussion meet held Thursday, Nov. 10, in Oklahoma City. Luke Muller, Elizabeth Schneider, Cody Courtney and Miranda Gilchrist were the other four finalists. “This event provides students with experience discussing agricultural issues with their peers,” said Brittany Mikles. “These young people will help tell the story of farmers and ranchers for generations to come.” Miller is a student at Amber-Pocasset High School in Amber, Oklahoma, where he is active in his local FFA chapter. “I’m so thankful to this great […]
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