Oklahoma Farm Bureau was recognized with four American Farm Bureau State Awards of Excellence for outstanding programs and achievements during 2022.
OKFB was recognized for accomplishments in advocacy, coalitions and partnerships, engagement and outreach, and leadership and business development, earning awards in all four program areas.
OKFB highlights from 2022 included partnering with county Farm Bureaus to donate funds to local food banks and fire departments; hosting the inaugural Oklahoma Youth Legislative Experience for high school students at the Oklahoma State Capitol; starting the OKFB Generation Bridge program for mid-career agriculturalists; and supporting political candidates running for federal offices with the new OKFB Ag PAC political action committee.
The AFBF Awards of Excellence were awarded to state Farm Bureaus during the 2023 American Farm Bureau convention in San Juan, Puerto Rico.