We have seen and heard much talk in the media lately about our Attorney General Scott Pruitt. The talking heads would like for you to believe that industry in the state of Oklahoma has bought and paid off our AG. Nothing could be further from the truth. We at Oklahoma Farm Bureau would like to set the record straight. AG Pruitt and Oklahoma Farm Bureau have worked closely and tirelessly over the past few years to make sure our membership has been protected from overregulation, whether from the EPA, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service or even private environmental groups such […]

Voting delegates at the 73rd Oklahoma Farm Bureau Annual Convention selected two issues as top priorities for the next year. The right-to-farm legislation and working against federal overregulation, such as the EPA’s proposed changes to Waters of the U.S., will both be a focus of the organization’s policy. “The issue of right-to-farm is very important to modern-day production agriculture not only in Oklahoma but also across the nation,” said Tom Buchanan, OKFB president. “We are working to protect one of the primary economic drivers in the state of Oklahoma so our industry can continue to function as new technologies develop.” […]

Oklahoma’s First Gentleman Wade Christensen was recognized with the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Agriculture Advocate Award during Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s 73rd Annual Convention on Nov. 15 in Tulsa. The OKFB Agriculture Advocate Award honors those who have been an advocate for the agriculture industry to the general public. Specifically, Christensen has worked on promoting agriculture during his time on the National Governors Association Spouses Leadership Committee. “Oklahoma Farm Bureau thanks First Gentleman Wade Christensen for shedding light on the important role farming and ranching families play in our nation’s economy,” said Oklahoma Farm Bureau President Tom Buchanan. “The agriculture industry is […]

Roland Pederson of Alfalfa County was recognized with the Distinguished Service to Oklahoma Farm Bureau Award during the OKFB 73rd Annual Convention Nov. 15 in Tulsa. The Distinguished Service Award honors OKFB members who have made outstanding contributions to agriculture and the Farm Bureau organization. Pederson has been working in agriculture for nearly 40 years and joined OKFB in 1972. Pederson has been actively involved in the organization serving on the Alfalfa County Board of Directors for 20 years and serving as the state director for District 7 for the past nine years. “I feel very humbled to receive the […]