Rachel Pickens of Payne County Farm Bureau recently was appointed to serve on the American Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee. The committee helps evaluate and update the YF&R long-term plan, assists with executing YF&R competitive events at the AFBF Annual Convention, provides programming advice for the AFBF YF&R Leadership Conference, serves on one of four subcommittees, serves as a contact for state YF&R programs, and takes part in numerous committee meetings. “Through her involvement in Farm Bureau, our state and her local community, Rachel has demonstrated a passion for sharing the story of agriculture and our organization,” […]

The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers will host its annual discussion meet at the organization’s annual convention Nov. 10-12 in Norman, Oklahoma.   The discussion meet is designed to replicate a committee meeting in which all participants are expected to discuss and actively contribute. Participants are evaluated on an exchange of ideas and information on a pre-determined topic in three rounds of debate-style discussion. Participants are judged on their ability to offer constructive criticism, cooperation and communication while analyzing agricultural problems and developing solutions. The overall winner will receive a prize package including a trip to compete in the […]

Each year, Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers recognize members for their achievements through several awards presented at the OKFB Annual Meeting in November. OKFB YF&R members are encouraged to apply for the awards, due to the home office by Oct. 13. YF&R Achievement Award  The YF&R Achievement Award is presented to OKFB’s top young farmer and rancher, and is based on his or her efforts in production agriculture and leadership achievement.  Applicants must be Farm Bureau members between the ages of 18 and 35 who are actively engaged in production agriculture and receive a majority of his or […]

Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers hosted more than 1,000 agriculture students during their annual State Fair livestock judging contest Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017, in Oklahoma City. FFA and 4-H members in junior and senior categories judged eight categories of livestock with two classes of questions. “Our YF&R committee loves providing this chance for our state’s agriculture students to hone their livestock judging skills,” said Travis Schnaithman, OKFB state YF&R Chairman. “Many of our committee members grew up judging livestock, and we know the decision-making and reasoning skills students learn through the contest.” The top-placing teams in the contest […]

Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s Young Farmers and Ranchers committee will host students from across the state at the group’s annual Oklahoma State Fair Livestock Judging Contest on Sept. 14 at the state fairgrounds in Oklahoma City. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. on Sept. 14 in Barn 3. The contest will begin at 10 a.m. in Barn 8. Contestants may compete on a team or as individuals. The entry fee will be $5 per person or $20 per team. The contest will include market and breeding classes of beef cattle, sheep and swine. Awards will be presented in the two divisions […]