Resolutions to study water transportation in Oklahoma, support wind energy and stop federal agency over regulation were among resolutions passed by the Oklahoma Farm Bureau state resolutions committee during their two-day meeting Oct. 21-22 in Norman. The proposals will be voted on during the annual OKFB convention Nov. 14-16, Tulsa. “Water is a critical factor for agriculture and we want to study the most feasible and economic way of moving water and how Oklahomans can benefit the most from such a system,” said Roland Pederson, OKFB vice president and chairman of the resolutions committee. The committee also voiced support for […]
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Oklahoma Farm Bureau to host tailgate for U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe Oct. 25
Oklahoma Farm Bureau will be hosting a tailgate on Saturday, Oct. 25, for U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe to celebrate America’s Greatest Homecoming Celebration at Oklahoma State University. The tailgate will be held in the parking lot directly north of the Wes Watkins International Trade Center, at the corner of Hall of Fame Avenue and Washington Street, from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Oklahoma State University will be playing West Virginia University at 3 p.m. at Boone Pickens Stadium. Please feel free to join us at our tailgate to commemorate Oklahoma State University Homecoming weekend and Sen. Jim Inhofe. For more […]
Attorney General Scott Pruitt to speak at OKFB convention
OKFB is pleased to welcome Attorney General Scott Pruitt to the 2014 Annual Meeting as a keynote speaker. Pruitt will speak during the opening session of convention on Friday, Nov. 14, at 1:30 p.m. Scott Pruitt was elected the attorney general of Oklahoma in November 2010. As attorney general, he is dedicated to fighting corruption, safeguarding Oklahoma’s vulnerable citizens, championing public safety measures to reduce violent crime and protecting the interests of the State of Oklahoma and its citizens. Pruitt established Oklahoma’s first federalism unit in the Office of Solicitor General to combat unwarranted regulation and overreach by the federal […]
Peterson Farm Brothers to entertain at OKFB Convention
The Peterson Farm Brothers, young agriculture enthusiasts and expert parody song writers, will entertain Oklahoma Farm Bureau members at the 2014 Annual Meeting in Tulsa on Saturday, Nov. 15. Greg, Nathan and Kendal Peterson make up the Peterson Farm Brothers trio. The siblings farm together with their parents near Assaria, Kansas, where they raise beef cattle and grow wheat, corn, alfalfa, milo and soybeans. The three brothers are passionate about promoting agriculture, and they are very creative in the way they do it. The boys are known for their parody song writing skills. The siblings wrote their first parody, “I’m […]
Oklahoma Farm Bureau partners with governor’s food drive
County Farm Bureau offices across Oklahoma are once again serving as drop-off locations for Gov. Mary Fallin’s fifth annual Feeding Oklahoma Drive. The goal of the food and fund drive is to raise enough food and funds to provide 2 million meals to help feed families, children and seniors in the state. The month-long food drive will benefit the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, the Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma and their partner agencies across the state. “Time and again, Oklahomans have proven themselves to be the most caring and giving individuals in the nation,” Gov. Fallin said. “Last […]
YF&R to host high school discussion meet
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers are pleased to announce a new event will be added to the OKFB convention schedule. On Thursday, Nov. 13, at 10 a.m., YF&R will host the inaugural high school discussion meet for FFA and 4-H members throughout the state to take part in as an educational and résumé-building experience. The high school discussion meet is an activity designed to build crucial skills to aid in analyzing problems and deciding solutions to best meet one’s needs. By participating, students build basic discussions skills, develop a keen understanding of agricultural issues and explore how […]
OKAgFund endorses Gov. Mary Fallin in reelection campaign
The OKAgFund announces its endorsement of Gov. Mary Fallin as she seeks reelection for governor. “Gov. Fallin understands the importance of rural Oklahoma for economic development all across our state,” said John Collison, OKFB vice president of public policy and media relations. “We sincerely appreciate Gov. Fallin for continuing to stand with and support the agricultural industry, and we are honored to endorse her in her campaigning efforts.” The OKAgFund, Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s political action committee, is made up of OKFB members from across the state who identify candidates who demonstrate beliefs and actions that are consistent with Oklahoma Farm […]
Statement from Oklahoma Farm Bureau President Tom Buchanan regarding H.R. 5078
“Oklahoma Farm Bureau applauds the U.S. House of Representatives for standing with farmers and ranchers across the country by passing H.R. 5078, Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act. This legislation will help protect rural Oklahoma from the regulatory overreach by the EPA, specifically the proposed WOTUS rule. We now ask our Oklahoma senate delegation to work with the House and pass H.R. 5078.” We encourage our members to continue making public comments on the EPA proposed rule for the Waters of the U.S. The deadline for comments is Oct. 20.” For more information or to submit comments, […]
River navigation system important for agriculture
The economic impact of the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System was highlighted during an August 28 press event at the Port of Catoosa. Hosted by Oklahoma Farm Bureau, the event featured presentations from U.S. Rep. Markwayne Mullin, R-2, Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture Jim Reese and OKFB President Tom Buchanan. “This waterway system provides a direct benefit for Oklahoma’s agricultural industry,” said Buchanan. In 2013, 3.1 million tons of agricultural products were shipped on this navigation system, including 1.4 million tons of wheat and close to a million tons of soybeans. Buchanan noted farmers in his area of Altus, Oklahoma, often […]
Oklahoma Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Team donates books to elementary schools in Moore
In Moore, Oklahoma, Plaza Towers Elementary School and Briarwood Elementary School are both gearing up for a busy year as students return to class. However, these two schools are different than others because both of these schools were destroyed during the May 20, 2013, tornado. After the devastation of the May 20 tornado, the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Team set out to help these schools. “We just knew we wanted to help these students after they lost everything and the devastation they had to go through last year,” said Kitty Beavers, Oklahoma Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Team chairman. Along […]
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