Oklahoma Farm Bureau members are invited to attend OKFB’s 81st annual meeting Nov. 11-13 at the Embassy Suites and Convention Center in Norman.
OKFB’s annual meeting serves as the largest yearly gathering of Farm Bureau members from across the state. Featuring general sessions, Young Farmers and Ranchers competitive events, a Women’s Leadership Committee conference, organizational awards, business sessions and the opportunity to connect with like-minded agriculturalists, there is something for members of all ages and interests.
This year’s theme – Production to Consumption – recognizes OKFB members’ hand in every step of food production from tilling the soil to placing agricultural products on the shelf. Our farmers and ranchers understand what it takes to feed, fuel and clothe the world.
OKFB members will work to improve agriculture and the rural way of life through policy development, engaging speakers, and leadership and personal growth sessions.
The 2022 Annual Meeting will feature a wide array of events and activities for OKFB members including:
- OKFB Derby Night, to be held on Friday night, is modeled after the Kentucky Derby, where members will have the opportunity to purchase tickets to select the winner of five separate horse races. Farm Bureau members are encouraged to wear their best derby attire, and the OKFB WLC will have a booth set up for members to make their own derby hats.
- Policy priorities will be discussed, voted on and set by our grassroots membership, who drafted, amended and approved the policies throughout the process.
- Young Farmers and Ranchers competitive events will take place on Saturday, with winning individuals advancing to the American Farm Bureau Annual Meeting Jan. 6-11, 2023, in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
- The Women’s Leadership Committee will gather during the Program of Work Luncheon and conference to provide Farm Bureau women an opportunity to connect and grow.
- Top county Farm Bureaus and members will be recognized for their efforts to further agriculture and rural Oklahoma during the awards program Saturday evening.
The OKFB Expo trade show will be open on Friday and Saturday, featuring a variety of vendors for members to visit, and the silent auction will return as well.
OKFB members from districts three, six and nine will caucus to select their representative to serve on the OKFB board of directors, each for a three-year term.
Sunday morning will feature several coffee talk sessions as an opportunity for members to visit with OKFB leaders and staff to discuss ideas and opportunities to help our organization grow.
View the meeting schedule below. Please note the schedule is subject to change, and the final schedule will be published in the convention program.
We hope to see you at our 2022 OKFB Annual Meeting as we gather to shape the future of agriculture.
Schedule
Thursday, Nov. 10
5 p.m. High School Discussion Meet orientation
5:15 p.m. High School Discussion Meet round one
6 p.m. High School Discussion Meet round two
6:45 p.m. High School Discussion Meet finals
Friday, Nov. 11
8 a.m. Credentials committee breakfast
9 a.m. Registration, trade show and silent auction opens
9 a.m. YF&R Excellence in Agriculture Award presentations begin
9:30 a.m. YF&R Discussion Meet orientation
10 a.m. New county board member training
10 a.m. Micro-volunteering training
10 a.m. YF&R Discussion Meet round one
10:45 a.m. YF&R Discussion Meet round two
10:50 a.m. County Farm Bureau financial training
10:50 a.m. Strategic planning training
11:30 a.m. YF&R Discussion Meet finals luncheon
12 p.m. County board member training luncheon
12:15 p.m. YF&R Discussion Meet finals
1:30 p.m. Opening general session
National Anthem – Kaylee Junghanns, FFA member
Speakers: Congressman Markwayne Mullin; Caleb Horne, Oklahoma FFA Northwest Area Vice President; and Joby Young, American Farm Bureau Executive Vice President
KC Shepard, Oklahoma Farm Report
OKFB Foundation for Agriculture report
3 p.m. AFBF Issues Advisory Committee Reports
Scott Neufeld, farm policy; Karen Dodson, budget and economy; Josh Anderson, environmental regulations; Jordan Cook, animal care; Cody Goodnight, technology; Chad Budy, energy; and Chad Selman; agricultural labor
3 p.m. Drones and Agriculture
Loren Sizelove
3 p.m. Women’s Leadership Committee Business Meeting
4:30 p.m. YF&R Dinner and Caucus
7:30 p.m. OKFB reception and game night
Kyle Rainer Music
Saturday, Nov. 12
7:30 a.m. Credentials Committee breakfast
7:30 a.m. Financial Committee breakfast
7:30 a.m. Resolutions Committee breakfast
8:45 a.m. OKFBMIC policyholders meeting
9 a.m. Registration, trade show and silent auction opens
9:30 a.m. General session
Ron Hays, Oklahoma Farm Report
Speakers: Abby Logan, Oklahoma 4-H President
Credentials committee report
Election of AFBF delegates
Voting delegate session
11:30 a.m. WLC Program of Work luncheon
11:45 a.m. Credentials desk closes
12 p.m. Credentials Committee luncheon
1 p.m. OKFB district caucuses (districts 3, 6 and 9)
1 p.m. Silent auction closes – items may be picked up following the afternoon general session
1:30 p.m. Trade show closes
1:30 p.m. General session
Speakers: Kyndal Schlup, Oklahoma FCCLA First Vice President
Financial committee report
District caucus reports
WLC Incoming/Outgoing
YF&R Incoming/Outgoing
AFBF delegate announcement
OKFB Ag PAC report
Presidential address
OKFB Legal Foundation report
Voting delegate session
5 p.m. County presidents reception
5:30 p.m. OKFB Ag PAC reception
7 p.m. Dinner and awards program
8:30 p.m. Reception
Sunday, Nov. 13
7:30 a.m. County presidents coffee talk
7:30 a.m. WLC coffee talk
7:30 a.m. Public policy coffee talk
8:45 a.m. Worship service and group breakfast
LeAnn Hart
Updated Oct. 27
