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 […]
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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 […]
Farm Bureau women gather in Oklahoma City for fall conference
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee hosted their 2016 Fall Conference Oct. 28-29 in Oklahoma City. Women from across the state attended the two-day event featuring various speakers, workshops, entertainment and more. During the opening lunch, women heard OKFB President Tom Buchanan speak about recent updates about State Question 777, Oklahoma’s Right to Farm amendment. Conference workshops featured safety tips concerning an active shooter from OKFB Director of Safety Services Micah Martin, fun pumpkin crafts from Audrey Harmon from Oklahoma Ag in the Classroom, and the “Lions, Tigers & GMOs” presentation from Sarah Weeks, the ag business coordinator from […]
State resolutions committee prepares 2017 OKFB policies
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau state resolutions committee met Oct. 18-19 in Oklahoma City to review, condense and organize resolutions for its 2017 policy book. The meeting served as one of the final steps in the organization’s grassroots policy development process. The 36-member resolutions committee, made up of OKFB farm and ranch members from across the state, reviewed resolutions submitted by all 77 county Farm Bureaus. “The policy development process is a cornerstone in our grassroots organization,” OKFB President Tom Buchanan said. “Our farm and ranch members set the policies that guide our organization, and many times lead to action at […]
Four families nominated for state Farm Family of the Year
Four Oklahoma Farm Bureau families from across the state have been named District Farm Family of the Year and are nominated for the state Farm Family of the Year award. The farm family program, sponsored by the OKFB Women’s Leadership Committee, recognizes farm and ranch families who embody the best traditions of Oklahoma agriculture and rural life. Each family will be honore at the 75th annual OKFB convention Friday, Nov. 11, at the Cox Convention Center in Oklahoma City, where the OKFB State Farm Family of the Year will be announced. District 1 – The Maschino Family Roger and […]
Oklahoma Farmers Care responds to deceptive campaign ads
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma Farmers Care released the following statement after misleading television advertisements regarding State Question 777 hit the airwaves. “As we continue to educate voters on State Question 777, Oklahoma’s Right to Farm, we had hoped that messaging on both sides of the issue would remain truthful. Unfortunately, that is not the case. “The Oklahoma Stewardship Council and Drew Edmondson showed their true colors as they released a new television ad blatantly twisting words of some of Oklahoma agriculture’s top leaders in order to push their opposing agenda. “State Question 777 is supported by dozens of groups made […]
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