Oklahoma Farm Bureau members are disappointed with the conclusion reached by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma today finding in favor of the state of Oklahoma and holding poultry companies liable for high phosphorous levels causing pollution in the Illinois River Watershed. For decades, Oklahoma poultry farmers have been regulated by the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry which requires nutrient management plans and limits on poultry litter application. Additionally, in the almost 20 years since this lawsuit was filed, our members have worked with agencies like the Oklahoma Conservation Commission to improve water quality […]
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OKFB members set 2023 legislative priorities
As another legislative session kicks off in the coming weeks, Oklahoma Farm Bureau members have set the organization’s 2023 legislative priorities to guide Farm Bureau’s work at the state Capitol. This year’s top priorities are broken down into four primary focus areas, including rural infrastructure, Oklahoma’s future, landowner advocacy and marijuana. Rural Infrastructure High-speed broadband internet and wireless cell phone service has become a necessity in modern society but is hard to come by in many parts of rural Oklahoma. The expansion of these services is integral to the continued vibrance of rural communities in Oklahoma. Access to quality and […]
OKFB members assess farm bill, beef marketing and other issues at 2023 AFBF business session
Five Oklahoma Farm Bureau members helped set national Farm Bureau policy for the coming year during the business session of the American Farm Bureau convention Tuesday, Jan. 10 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The top issues monitored by OKFB delegates included policies addressing national farm programs in preparation for farm bill discussions that the organization anticipates will happen throughout the year. Resolutions passed by delegates updated the organization’s policies on several farm program areas, including crop insurance; conservation programs; disaster relief programs; ensuring environmental, social and governance scoring is not tied to farm program eligibility; and a call for increased […]
OKFB hosts successful 81st annual meeting
Oklahoma Farm Bureau members from around the state convened in Norman Nov. 11-13 for the organization’s 81st annual meeting where they elected new leaders, set organizational policy for the coming year, recognized outstanding members with numerous awards and learned from several speakers and presenters. “When you get Farm Bureau folks together, they just love the chance to fellowship with one another and share stories from their activities in their parts of the state,” said Rodd Moesel, OKFB president. “It has been a trying year with drought and commodity pricing swings, but everybody loves the time together and the chance to […]
OKFB members elect new and returning leaders at the OKFB Annual Meeting
Oklahoma Farm Bureau members elected and re-elected several leaders during the organization’s annual meeting Nov. 11-13 in Norman. Roger Moore of Mayes County was elected to serve as the new OKFB District Six Director, filling the seat of retiring board member James Fuser. Moore will represent Adair, Cherokee, Craig, Delaware, Mayes, McIntosh, Muskogee, Nowata, Ottawa, Rogers, Sequoyah and Wagoner Counties. Moore and his wife, Renita, own a cattle, row crop and hay operation near Pryor. He has served on the Mayes County Farm Bureau board for 20 years. “I’ve been involved with Farm Bureau my whole life,” Moore said. “In […]
Payne County named top county Farm Bureau
Payne County Farm Bureau was presented with the 2022 Oklahoma Farm Bureau John I. Taylor Award on Saturday, Nov. 12 during the organization’s 81st annual meeting in Norman. Named after OKFB’s first president, the award serves as the organization’s highest county honor, recognizing the county Farm Bureau with the most effective programs and activities. Payne County was honored for excelling in the program areas of public policy, service to members, public relations, membership, Women’s Leadership Committee and Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee. “This award puts into perspective all of the hard work that we have done over the past year,” […]
Okmulgee County Farm Bureau wins OKFB Lewis H. Munn Award
Okmulgee County Farm Bureau was honored with Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s Lewis H. Munn Award on Saturday, Nov. 12 during the organization’s 81st annual meeting in Norman. Also known as the Farm Bureau Builders Award, this award is presented each year to the county that conducts the strongest program in a chosen area. This year, the program area was member recruitment. Okmulgee County Farm Bureau hosted the first-ever Okmulgee County Agriculture Tour in late September to showcase Okmulgee County’s diverse agricultural commodities. The Okmulgee County Young Farmers and Ranchers planned and executed the tour from start to finish, working with local […]
OKFB names YF&R Discussion Meet winners
Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers named the winners of three discussion meet competitive events on Saturday, Nov. 12 during the organization’s 81st annual meeting in Norman. Dillon Johnson of Ottawa County Farm Bureau was named the winner of the 2022 YF&R Discussion Meet, and Taylor Fent of Northeastern Oklahoma College was named the 2022 Collegiate Farm Bureau Discussion Meet winner. Kennedy Clark of Minco FFA was named the High School Discussion Meet winner, which was held on Thursday, Nov. 10. YF&R competitors faced fellow participants in three rounds of panel-style discussion where each competitor’s performance was evaluated on the exchange […]
Okmulgee County honored as top county YF&R program
The Okmulgee County Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee was honored with the 2022 Oklahoma Farm Bureau YF&R Charles L. Roff Award on Saturday, Nov. 12 during the organization’s 81st annual meeting in Norman. Presented to the state’s top county YF&R committee, the Charles L. Roff Award encourages YF&R members to improve their local committees while strengthening the Farm Bureau organization. “We worked really hard on several activities we put together this year,” said Leslie Lewis, chairman of the Okmulgee County YF&R alongside her husband Will Lewis. “It means a lot to use to be able to give back to our […]
Garfield County Farm Bureau members honored with YF&R Achievement Award
Travis and Rylee Schnaithman were honored with the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Achievement Award on Saturday, Nov. 12 at the organization’s 81st annual meeting in Norman. The Farm Bureau Achievement Award recognizes Young Farmers and Ranchers who have excelled in their farming or ranching operation and have honed their leadership abilities through Farm Bureau and other activities and organizations. “It’s quite an honor and I feel very humbled,” said Travis Schnaithman. “This is something where I’ve watched previous winners in past years and thought, ‘I’d like to be like them and have operations on the same caliber […]
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