Oklahoma Farm Bureau recently named Holly Carroll vice president of field services. In her new position, Carroll will lead OKFB field representatives as they serve as liaisons between the counties and the state Farm Bureau. She will also work with other OKFB divisions to ensure counties are informed about issues affecting agriculture and rural Oklahoma. “I am confident in Holly’s ability to lead our field services staff as they fulfill a critical role in communicating with our members and leaders in each county,” said Monica Wilke, executive director of Oklahoma Farm Bureau and Affiliated Companies. “Holly’s tremendous leadership skills and […]
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Oklahoma Farming and Ranching Foundation donates $100,000 to protect students from severe weather
The Oklahoma Farming and Ranching Foundation, in conjunction with Oklahoma Farm Bureau, announced today a $100,000 donation to help install storm shelters in Oklahoma schools. Rep. Mark McBride and Rep. Jon Echols accepted the donation on behalf of Shelter Oklahoma Schools, an Oklahoma charity established to build storm shelters in schools in the aftermath of the devastating May 2013 tornadoes in central Oklahoma. “The foundation commends Shelter Oklahoma Schools for developing a private sector solution to install storm shelters in our schools around the state,” said Jeramy Rich, president of the Oklahoma Farming and Ranching Foundation. “Keeping our schools and […]
Landowners invited to attend lesser prairie chicken strategy meeting
Oklahoma Farm Bureau is hosting a meeting for landowners and other interested parties regarding a stakeholder conservation strategy for the lesser prairie chicken. The meeting will be Thursday, Sept. 5, at 6 p.m. in the Seminar Center at the High Plains Technology Center in Woodward. The meeting is open to the public. The stakeholder conservation strategy will provide a market-based response to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service’s proposal to list the lesser prairie chicken as a “threatened” species under the Endangered Species Act and will show how the need for continued energy production translates into a mitigation need. […]
Oklahoma Farm Bureau communications division wins PR awards
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau corporate communications and public relations team received eight national awards during the American Farm Bureau Public Relations Conference in Portland, Ore., June 24-27. The awards recognize excellence in communicating agriculture and Farm Bureau’s message. OKFB competed against other state Farm Bureaus in the large-state (over 80,000 members) category. “We’re very proud of our communications division,” said OKFB President Mike Spradling. “They work hard with the media to educate the general public about agriculture while keeping our members informed about important issues.” Sam Knipp was the winner of the best audio news story and best audio feature […]
OKFB recognizes 84 legislators for supporting rural Oklahoma
Oklahoma Farm Bureau announces 84 state legislators will receive initiation into OKFB’s 100 Percent Club. The award is based on a 100 percent voting record on key Farm Bureau legislative measures during the 2013 Oklahoma legislative session. “We want to recognize these legislators for their outstanding support and leadership this year,” said John Collison, OKFB vice president of public policy and media affairs. Collison said the bills used to score the legislators exemplified Farm Bureau’s mission of improving the lives of rural Oklahomans. “Farm Bureau is a grass roots organization with a strong belief in protecting personal property rights, keeping […]
Oklahoma Farm Bureau pleased with passage of House farm bill
Oklahoma Farm Bureau congratulates Oklahoma’s U.S. House members, including House Agriculture Committee Chairman Frank Lucas, in their endeavor to safeguard American farmers and ranchers with the passage of the House farm bill. The U.S. House of Representatives voted Thursday 216 to 208 to pass H.R. 2642, which did not include a nutrition title. “We are proud of Congressman Lucas and his committee for recognizing the immediate need to pass a farm bill that protects the future of American agriculture,” said OKFB President Mike Spradling. “This is the first time in history our lawmakers have had the chance to separate nutrition […]
Covington joins OKFB public policy
LeeAnna Covington has joined the Oklahoma Farm Bureau public policy department as the director of national affairs. “We are extremely pleased to have LeeAnna in our public policy department,” said Monica Wilke, executive director of Oklahoma Farm Bureau and Affiliated Companies. “Her legal and agricultural background is a good fit for the demanding and complex public policy arena. She brings a high degree of professionalism, legal knowledge and understanding of agriculture important to our organization.” In her new position, Covington will work on national agricultural issues, including the farm bill, immigration and estate taxes. She will also be a constant […]
Farm bill decision reaches critical time frame
Monday the Oklahoma Farm Bureau called on the Oklahoma federal delegation to reengage Congress in the farm bill legislation. With only a few weeks left on the legislative calendar before Congress adjourns for the August recess, Oklahoma farmers are pushing lawmakers to restart the farm bill debate. The U.S. House defeated the farm bill in June after a controversial debate over the nutrition program section of the bill. Without a new bill, the law requires farm programs to revert to the 1949 law, which is more expensive and less applicable to today’s modern agriculture. “It is imperative that Congress rejoins […]
Farm group disappointed with farm bill vote
The state’s leading farm group voiced strong disappointment in the negative vote on the farm bill today in the U. S. House of Representatives. “We are extremely disappointed in the vote against the farm bill,” said Mike Spradling, president of the Oklahoma Farm Bureau. “Oklahoma’s farmers and ranchers need a farm bill now to help them plan for their next crop. No business can successfully operate without a plan and this negative vote will indefinitely delay business decisions.” Spradling noted the farm bill is for everyone, not just farmers, and this rejection impacts all Americans. “Farmers provide food and fiber […]
Farm Bureau applauds Supreme Court ruling on Oklahoma water
The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling rejecting the state of Texas’ claim to Oklahoma water is a huge win for Oklahoma citizens, said Mike Spradling, president of the Oklahoma Farm Bureau. The farm group has long supported the idea of putting the state’s water needs ahead of out of state interests. “We’ve always believed Oklahoma has the sovereign power to the state’s water resources,” Spradling said. The Supreme Court ruled that the Red River Compact, which includes Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas and Louisiana, does not automatically give Texas rights to water in another state. “Water is a valuable resource for our farmers […]
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