The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers and the Oklahoma Farming and Ranching Foundation Bushels for Books applications are now available. The Bushels for Books program awards teachers and school librarians with bushel baskets of accurate agriculture books to be used in their classrooms and school libraries. “This is a great way to bring agriculture into school classrooms across the state.” said Jeramy Rich, Oklahoma Farming and Ranching Foundation president. “We are honored to provide these resources to teachers to help them incorporate agriculture into their classroom lessons.” 2016 Bushels for Books applications must be submitted no later than […]
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High School Discussion Meet to be held Nov. 10; registration deadline is Oct. 31
Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers will hold their annual High School Discussion Meet at the OKFB annual meeting in Oklahoma City on Thursday, Nov. 10. The contest is open to current high school students in 4-H or FFA. Each club or chapter may send one participant, who must attend a brief orientation on November 10 before the contest begins. The meet provides 4-H and FFA members throughout the state with an educational opportunity to enhance their speaking, reasoning and presentation skills all while analyzing issues in agriculture. The discussion meet simulates a committee meeting where members engage in […]
ODAFF, OSU launches new program to recognize Significant Women in Oklahoma Agriculture
The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food & Forestry, in collaboration with Oklahoma State University, recently launched a new program, Significant Women in Oklahoma Agriculture, at the Statewide Women in Ag and Small Business Conference. The initiative is designed to honor and recognize the numerous women in agriculture across all 77 counties of the state from all aspects and areas of the industry, ranging from producers to educators, leaders to entrepreneurs, veterinarians to board members and many more. “Our hope is to tell the stories of the countless women who give selflessly to this industry but don’t always receive an award,” […]
OKFB President Tom Buchanan responds to compelling state interest claims
Sept. 20, 2016 – Groups in opposition to State Question 777 used comments by Oklahoma Farm Bureau President Tom Buchanan out of context in order to misguide Oklahoma voters. Buchanan issued the following statement in response. “The Right to Farm amendment is critical to the future of agriculture in our great state of Oklahoma. Right to Farm protects both agriculture and the people of Oklahoma into the future. Unfortunately, special interest groups and critics of Right to Farm are using misinformation and false claims, including twisting my words, in another attempt to mislead voters. “State Question 777 not only protects […]
OKFB Young Farmers & Ranchers competitive events entries due Oct. 14
Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s Young Farmers & Ranchers program is looking for bright young Farm Bureau agriculturalists ages 18-35 to compete in a variety of programs for recognition for their contributions to agriculture. Applications for the YF&R competitive events, which include the Achievement Award, the Excellence in Agriculture Award, the Discussion Meet and the Charles Roff Award are due Friday, Oct. 14, 2016. The competitive events are open to OKFB members ages 18-35. Winners will be recognized at the 75th-annual OKFB convention awards program held on Friday, Nov. 11. Prizes will be presented along with the awards for each event. Applications […]
OKFB YF&R host annual state fair livestock judging contest
Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s Young Farmers and Ranchers committee hosted more than 1,000 Oklahoma agriculture students at the group’s annual Oklahoma State Fair livestock judging contest held September 15 at the state fairgrounds in Oklahoma City. Students judged eight classes of livestock along with two classes where they were asked specific questions about the animals they judged. “Our YF&R committee is proud to put on this judging contest for 4-H and FFA members to help develop their livestock judging skills,” said Josh Emerson, OKFB YF&R state chairman. “We really believe the skills students can learn from livestock judging, things like decision-making […]
Buchanan praises Water Resources Development Act of 2016
The U.S. Senate today passed the Water Resources Development Act of 2016, which gives support to ports and inland waterways, drinking water and wastewater infrastructure, drought technologies and more. The legislation also includes a provision that approves the Oklahoma water rights agreement between the state of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City and the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations. “As farmers and ranchers, we know water is vital in maintaining a successful agricultural industry and a prosperous economy. Oklahoma Farm Bureau is committed to developing our state’s water to the benefit of all Oklahomans. We support the Water Resources Development Act of 2016 because it […]
OKFB annual meeting details, schedule released
Oklahoma Farm Bureau members from across the state will meet at the Cox Convention Center in downtown Oklahoma City Nov. 11-13 for OKFB’s 75th annual meeting. The OKFB awards program will take place during the first general session on Friday evening at 7 p.m. The featured entertainment is scheduled for Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. following the annual OKFB banquet. The tentative convention schedule will be posted the Oklahoma Farm Bureau website and information will be updated as changes are released. Additional details will also be announced soon The final schedule will be distributed at convention. This year’s theme is […]
OKFB to host “Get on Tap with 777” in Norman
Oklahoma Farm Bureau is set to host “Get on Tap with 777” September 22 at 5:30 p.m. at McNellie’s Abner Ale House in Norman. At the event, participants will have the opportunity to learn more about State Question 777, or the Right to Farm bill. Guests will enjoy free drinks and appetizers. The bill is a state constitutional amendment to protect Oklahoma’s farmers and ranchers by creating additional constitutional protections they currently lack and need. The state question will appear on the general election ballot Nov. 8. For more information about the bill, visit www.OklahomaRightToFarm.com. For more information about the […]
Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s 75th Convention is just around the corner
Oklahoma Farm Bureau members from across the state will meet at the Cox Convention Center in downtown Oklahoma City Nov. 11-13 for OKFB’s 75th annual meeting. This year’s theme is “Bold Innovators with the Wisdom to See Beyond Tomorrow.” “This year’s theme represents the very reason Oklahoma Farm Bureau was founded,” said Monica Wilke, OKFB executive director. “Wise men and women came together to cultivate an organization that would help protect and unify farmers and ranchers across Oklahoma for generations to come. This theme is even more evident as we enter into our 75th year of celebration.” The annual event […]
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