Cheslea Collins of the Texas County Farm Bureau office was honored as the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Secretary of the Year at the OKFB 75th Annual Meeting Nov. 11 in Oklahoma City. Collins works in the Texas County Farm Bureau office in Guymon. A lifelong Texas County resident, she raises cattle with her husband and boys in the area. County secretaries serve as the face of the county Farm Bureau office with not only customers but also with potential new members. “I do a little bit of everything,” Collins said of her responsibilities in the county office. “I know pretty much […]
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Coble named OKFB Journalist of the Year
April Coble of the Guymon Daily Herald Newspaper was recognized with the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Journalist of the Year award during the OKFB 75th Annual Meeting Nov. 11 in Oklahoma City. Coble is a reporter for the Guymon Daily Herald Newspaper in Guymon, Oklahoma. She also played a critical role in promoting State Question 777. In addition, Coble attends several Farm Bureau events as a means to publicize the Texas County advocacy efforts. This award honors journalists for their contributions through reporting accurately and regularly about Farm Bureau news, agricultural issues and the importance of these to Oklahoma and the […]
County Farm Bureaus recognized for excellence
Several county Farm Bureaus were recognized for excellence during the Oklahoma Farm Bureau 75th Annual Meeting Nov. 11 in Oklahoma City. Each year, OKFB recognizes the county Farm Bureaus that have excelled in program areas such as membership, program planning, policy development, policy execution, information and public affairs, political education, women’s activities and Young Farmers and Ranchers with a Presidential Star Award. Alfalfa, Garfield, Noble, Payne and Seminole each received the Six Star Award for excelling in six program areas. Receiving the Five Star Award were: Caddo, Comanche, Kiowa, Okfuskee, Okmulgee, Pontotoc and Texas. Four Star Awards were presented to: […]
Oklahoma Young Farmers and Ranchers name high school discussion meet winner
Dalton Miller of Blanchard, Oklahoma, was named the winner of the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers high school discussion meet held Thursday, Nov. 10, in Oklahoma City. Luke Muller, Elizabeth Schneider, Cody Courtney and Miranda Gilchrist were the other four finalists. “This event provides students with experience discussing agricultural issues with their peers,” said Brittany Mikles. “These young people will help tell the story of farmers and ranchers for generations to come.” Miller is a student at Amber-Pocasset High School in Amber, Oklahoma, where he is active in his local FFA chapter. “I’m so thankful to this great […]
OKFB President Tom Buchanan issues statement on outcome of State Question 777
Oklahoma Farm Bureau President Tom Buchanan issued the following statement after State Question 777, Oklahoma’s Right to Farm, did not pass. “On behalf of the more than 26,000 family farmers and ranchers, Oklahoma Farm Bureau wants to thank the thousands of Oklahomans who voted for State Question 777, Oklahoma’s Right to Farm. Family farmers and ranchers of Oklahoma work hard to provide the safest, most affordable food this Nation has seen. Although we are disappointed in today’s vote, we will not waver in our commitment to ensuring our family farmers and ranchers can continue to operate without fear from outside […]
Three OKFB candidates elected to State Senate
Three candidates with Oklahoma Farm Bureau ties were elected Tuesday to serve in the Oklahoma State Senate. Roland Pederson, longtime OKFB member and former state board member, Lonnie Paxton, Oklahoma Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company agent, and Chris Kidd, OKFB vice president of membership and organization, each overwhelmingly won their respective races. “As Oklahomans become further removed from the farm, we must have elected leaders who value our farmers and ranchers,” said Monica Wilke, OKFB executive director. “We are proud of Roland, Chris and Lonnie, and know they will fight for agriculture at the state Capitol.” Burlington native Roland Pederson […]
Attorney General Scott Pruitt, Senate Majority Leader Mike Schulz to speak at OKFB convention
Oklahoma Farm Bureau is pleased to welcome Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt and Oklahoma Senate Majority Leader Mike Schulz to the 2016 Annual Meeting as keynote speakers. Pruitt and Schulz will speak during the opening session of convention on Friday, Nov. 11 at 1:30 p.m. Scott Pruitt was elected the attorney general of Oklahoma in November 2010. As attorney general, he is dedicated to fighting corruption, safeguarding Oklahoma’s vulnerable citizens, championing public safety measures to reduce violent crime and protecting the interests of the State of Oklahoma and its citizens. Pruitt established Oklahoma’s first federalism unit in the Office of […]
OKAgFund revokes support of Renegar
Nov. 4, 2016 – The OKAgFund today announced its decision to revoke support of Brian Renegar, candidate for House District 17, following his opposition to State Question 777, Oklahoma’s Right to Farm. “In 2015, Renegar voted for HJR 1012 to place State Question 777, Oklahoma’s Right to Farm, on Tuesday’s ballot. However, just days before Oklahomans head to the polls, Renegar now opposes the Right to Farm measure. “This is a perfect example of the necessity for SQ 777. Legislators are being misguided by unscrupulous activists who oppose livestock and crop production practices, and have turned their back on family farmers […]
OKFB announces sponsors for 2016 annual meeting
The 2016 Oklahoma Farm Bureau Annual Meeting will be held Nov. 11-13 at the Cox Convention Center in Oklahoma City. OKFB would like to thank the sponsors of the 2016 OKFB convention. Without the donations of generous sponsors, the awards, meals, activities and more would not be possible. Platinum – $5,000+ Farm Credit of Western Oklahoma Great Plains Kubota Oklahoma AgCredit P&K Equipment Willis Re Gold – $2,500+ BancFirst Farm Bureau Life Oklahoma Beef Council Silver – $1,000+ Airmedcare Network Bayer CropScience Clean Line Energy Doerner, Saunders, Daniel & Anderson Farm Credit Associations of Oklahoma Farmers Business […]
OKFB announces trade show vendors for 2016 annual meeting
Each year, the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Convention Trade Show is held as a part of the organization’s annual meeting. This year, there will be vendors ranging from clothing to trucks and everything in between. Make sure to browse through the trade show this year! Located in the Second Floor Prefunction Area of the Cox Convention Center, the Oklahoma Farm Bureau convention trade show will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 11 and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 12. Below is a list of vendors: AirMedCare Network Chevrolet Doerner, Saunders, Daniel […]
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