Chris and Ashley Hoskins were honored with the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Excellence in Agriculture Award at the organization’s 81st annual meeting Nov. 12 in Norman. The award is presented to young farmers and ranchers who do not derive a majority of their income from a farming or ranching operation for excellence in agriculture and Farm Bureau. “This is really an honor for our family to be recognized,” said Chris Hoskins, a Rogers County Farm Bureau member. “It is great to have an impact and a voice in the community.” Hoskins works in the construction industry as […]
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Payne, Rogers County Farm Bureaus recognized with County Excellence Award
Oklahoma Farm Bureau presented the first-ever OKFB County Excellence Award to Payne and Rogers County Farm Bureau on Saturday, Nov. 12 at the organization’s 81st annual meeting in Norman. Modeled after the American Farm Bureau Federation’s County Activities of Excellence Award, this award recognizes county Farm Bureaus with the most outstanding or unique local program, activity or event. Payne County hosted Payne County Palooza, a cattle clinic for students to learn basic cattle management practices as well as skills for the show ring. Participants visited several educational and interactive stations, including stations on calving, ear tagging, administering vaccinations and more. […]
Calvert honored with OKFB Golden Eagle Award
Jake Calvert of Cleveland County was honored with Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s Golden Eagle Award on Saturday, Nov. 12 at the organization’s 81st annual meeting in Norman. The Golden Eagle award is presented to the individual or county who has worked to recruit the most new members throughout the year. These memberships were not based on insurance services, but instead joined as stand-alone members of the federation. “Membership is not a hard thing to promote when you believe in the program you’re promoting,” Calvert said. “To me, especially being from what you might call a more urban county, involving the farmers […]
OKFB presents District Administrator of the Year Awards
Oklahoma Farm Bureau recently presented its District Administrator of the Year Awards at the organization’s 81st annual meeting Nov. 11-13 in Norman. The District Administrator of the Year Award is presented to one county Farm Bureau administrator from each OKFB district for their contributions to the overall success of their county Farm Bureau organization. County administrators conduct the daily operations of the county Farm Bureau and help meet the needs of members. The 2022 District Administrator of the Year recipients are: Cheslea Collins, Texas County, District One; Julie Kliewer, Washita County, District Two; Ashley Eden, Caddo County, District Three; Jill […]
County Farm Bureaus honored for excellence with Presidential Star Awards
Several county Farm Bureaus were recognized for their efforts to further agriculture and rural Oklahoma on Saturday, Nov. 12 during Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s 81st annual meeting in Norman. Each year, OKFB recognizes the county Farm Bureaus that have excelled in program areas such as membership, public policy, local affairs, service to members, Women’s Leadership Committee and Young Farmers and Ranchers with a Presidential Star Award. The Six-Star Presidential Award was presented to Cherokee, Comanche, Creek, Kay, Mayes, Okmulgee, Ottawa, Payne, Rogers and Woodward County Farm Bureaus for excelling in six program areas. Garfield, Grant, Jackson, Kingfisher, LeFlore, Major, Noble, Okfuskee, […]
Inhofe honored with Distinguished Service to OKFB Award
Sen. Jim Inhofe was recognized with the Distinguished Service to Oklahoma Farm Bureau Award on Saturday, Nov. 12 during the organization’s 81st annual meeting in Norman. The award honors individuals who have made outstanding contributions to agriculture and the Farm Bureau organization. Inhofe earned the award for his dedication to agriculture and rural Oklahoma throughout his nearly three decades in the U.S. Senate and more than 50 years in public office. “Sen. Jim Inhofe has been a steadfast partner to Farm Bureau members and a strong supporter of agriculture during his time in public office,” said Rodd Moesel, OKFB president. […]
Meet OKFB’s 2022 Farm & Ranch Family Recognition Recipients
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee recognized nine outstanding farm and ranch families on Saturday, Nov. 12 during OKFB’s 81st annual meeting in Norman. The OKFB WLC’s Farm and Ranch Family Recognition program honors a farm and ranch family in each of OKFB’s nine districts who upholds the best traditions of Oklahoma agriculture and rural Oklahoma as they raise food and fiber for our state and beyond. “From the day-to-day work on the farm to the time they invest in the next generation, these nine families truly represent the spirit of rural Oklahoma” said Mignon Bolay, OKFB WLC chair. […]
OKFB’s Bushels for Books donates agriculture books to 13 Oklahoma teachers
Thirteen Oklahoma teachers were recently selected to receive a basket of accurate agriculture books as part of Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s Bushels for Books program. The program is a collaboration between the OKFB Foundation for Agriculture and the OKFB Women’s Leadership Committee. Pre-K through eighth-grade teachers across the state submitted applications to receive a basket of books for their classrooms, and the winners were selected by the WLC state board. “As the world becomes more urban, it is important for people to know what it takes to produce the food, fuel and fiber we rely on every day,” said Mignon Bolay, […]
OKFB, OCA to host gubernatorial candidate forum on agriculture
Oklahoma Farm Bureau and the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association are set to host a gubernatorial candidate forum on agriculture Wednesday, Oct. 26 from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Comanche County Fairgrounds in Lawton. Incumbent Republican candidate Gov. Kevin Stitt is confirmed to attend. Democratic candidate Joy Hofmeister has been invited but has not yet confirmed. The candidate forum will be moderated by Ron Hays, director of farm programming for the Radio Oklahoma Ag Network. OKFB and OCA members are encouraged to attend, and the event is open to the general public. Details Event: OKFB/OCA Gubernatorial Forum on Agriculture Date: […]
Farm Bureau donates more than $60,000 to rural fire departments in battle against ongoing drought
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Fire Department Matching Program donated a total of $61,300 to rural fire departments around the state of Oklahoma. The program – a collaboration between OKFB, the OKFB Foundation for Agriculture and OKFB Insurance – matched donations made by county Farm Bureaus to local fire departments up to $450. “Oklahoma farmers and ranchers – many of whom are volunteer firefighters themselves – understand the importance of rural fire departments during an intense drought,” said David VonTungeln, president of the OKFB Foundation for Agriculture. “We hope the funds donated will provide some relief to our local firefighters in […]
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