Oklahoma Farm Bureau earned five Awards for Excellence at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 98th Annual Convention and IDEAg Trade Show held Jan. 6-11 in Phoenix, Arizona. The awards recognized the state’s excellence in membership achievement and implementation of outstanding programs serving members in 2016. “At Oklahoma Farm Bureau, we strive to fulfill the organization’s purpose of serving as the voice of rural Oklahomans,” said Monica Wilke, OKFB executive director. “These awards represent our staff’s hard work and dedication to serving our members. The Awards for Excellence were awarded to state Farm Bureaus that demonstrated outstanding achievements in six program […]
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AFBF’s 2017 Annual Convention features workshops on the upcoming Farm Bill, immigration and more
Great speakers and dynamic educational workshops will highlight this year’s 2017 American Farm Bureau Federation’s Annual Convention and IDEAg Trade Show in January. The event will take place Jan. 6-11 at Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Nearly 6,000 Farm Bureau members from across the nation are expected to gather to hear inspirational leaders and participate in a grassroots policy-setting process that will guide AFBF through 2017. This year’s convention is centered on the idea of uniting members from across the country to celebrate the importance of American agriculture. The convention will kick off with the opening general session Sunday […]
Three OKFB YF&R members to compete nationally at the AFBF Annual Convention
Three Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers members will gather in Phoenix Jan. 6-11 to compete nationally during the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 98th Annual Convention and IDEAg Trade Show. Isaac Fisher, Comanche County, will compete for the YF&R Achievement Award. Fisher concentrates on raising stocker cattle and growing wheat and cotton near the southwest Oklahoma town of Chattanooga. He also runs a custom haying business swathing and baling hay for fellow farmers and ranchers in the area. Rachel Pickens, Payne County, will represent OKFB YF&R in the competition for the YF&R Excellence in Agriculture Award. Known as the […]
Alfalfa County Farm Bureau awards books to local schools
Alfalfa County Farm Bureau presented two local schools with baskets of accurate agriculture books last week through the Oklahoma Farming and Ranching Foundation and Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Bushels for Books program. Shane Feely, Burlington principal, and Amanda Jones, Timberlake librarian accepted the books on behalf of their schools. “We believe in the importance of teaching students about Oklahoma agriculture,” said Elizabeth Shepard, Alfalfa County Farm Bureau secretary. “Alfalfa County Farm Bureau is proud to support our local schools and provide them with these resources to include agriculture in their classroom curriculum.” Through the Bushels for Books […]
Polaris member benefit ending Jan. 13, 2017
Oklahoma Farm Bureau members have a limited time to save on purchases of new Polaris ATV and utility vehicles before the company’s member benefit ends on January 13, 2017. This is a great opportunity to save on a rugged Polaris ATV or utility vehicle as an end-of-year purchase. This OKFB member benefit grants Farm Bureau members an incentivized $300 per unit discount on all Polaris Full Size Utility and Sport Vehicles, $200 per unit on all Full Size All-Terrain Vehicles and $300 per unit on all GEM Electric Vehicles. For a limited time, Polaris is also offering a $1000 discount […]
OKFB encourages members to sign up for action alerts
Oklahoma Farm Bureau has launched a new action alert tool to help members advocate for agriculture and rural Oklahoma at the state Capitol. Members now can sign up to receive an alert when legislators need to be contacted about an issue. To receive action alerts, sign up online here or text “JOIN” to 405-400-0311. When members need to contact legislators regarding a specific issue, the member will receive an alert along with information on the issue and how to contact his or her legislator. “Our success as an organization centers on member engagement,” said John Collison, vice president of […]
OKFB president praises WIIN Act
The U.S. Senate today gave final approval to the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act. The WIIN Act contains the Water Resources Development Act of 2016, which authorizes investment in ports, locks, dams and other water infrastructure improvements across the country. The measure also includes Oklahoma’s water rights agreement between the states, Oklahoma City and the Chickasaw and Choctaw Nations. Oklahoma Farm Bureau President Tom Buchanan praised the legislation in the following statement. “As Oklahoma farmers and ranchers, our very livelihood hinges on a clean and accessible supply of water. We not only use it to irrigate our crops […]
OKFB applauds Scott Pruitt’s appointment as EPA administrator
Oklahoma Farm Bureau President Tom Buchanan released the following statement following Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt’s appointment as administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. “Oklahoma Farm Bureau congratulates Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt on being named administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency under the Donald Trump administration. “Pruitt’s selection as EPA administrator is a win for farmers and ranchers across the country. As Oklahoma attorney general, Pruitt has been a staunch advocate of agriculture and Oklahoma Farm Bureau. He continuously has defended farmers and ranchers against the EPA and has led the charge in suing the agency over […]
OKFB women donate meals to students during the Oklahoma State Capitol Trees Decoration
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee provided meals to second-graders from Orvis Risner Elementary School who participated in the annual Oklahoma State Capitol Trees Decoration Nov. 29. The event invited 26 selected classes from across the state to participate in several activities, including tree decorating, photos with Gov. Mary Fallin and State School Superintendent Joy Hofmeister, a visit from Santa Claus, treats, storybook reading, musical entertainment, and the lighting of the Capitol Christmas Tree. The OKFB WLC provided lunchables and other snacks for the second-grade class from Orvis Risner Elementary School in Edmond. “It was greatly appreciated,” said Debra […]
4-H Foundation announces Senator Ron Justice 4-H Presidential Inauguration Endowment
The Oklahoma 4-H Foundation recently announced the Senator Ron Justice 4-H Presidential Inauguration Endowment, named after Senator Ron Justice, a longtime friend to agriculture and to the Oklahoma Farm Bureau. This new fund will allow for Oklahoma 4-H members who are selected through a competitive process to attend Presidential Inaugurations and leadership development activities in Washington D.C. The Oklahoma 4-H Foundation Board felt it fitting to name this endowment in honor of Senator Ron Justice and approved matching funds for this endowment at the November 8, 2016 board meeting. Senator Ron Justice spent 33 years in extension helping to make […]
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