Oklahoma Farm Bureau members ages 35-55 are encouraged to attend the OKFB Generation Bridge Conference Dec. 8-9 at the Stoney Creek Hotel in Broken Arrow after the Tulsa Farm Show. The conference will provide a chance for farmers and ranchers across the state to network with fellow agriculturalists, grow their professional and leadership skills and learn more about the industry. Generation Bridge serves as a stepping stone after Young Farmers and Ranchers with an opportunity for members to get involved in OKFB beyond the county level as they work to develop connections across the state, expand their knowledge of Farm […]
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OKFB Legal Foundation files court protest to protect Oklahoma’s agricultural and rural economies
The Oklahoma Farm Bureau Legal Foundation joined efforts with The State Chamber to file a protest with the state’s highest court Monday, Nov. 20 against Initiative Petition 446, which would establish a state question to raise Oklahoma’s minimum wage. The initiative seeks to double the minimum wage by 2029 and increase it annually beginning in 2030 based on the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers. This change would remove the responsibility of determining a minimum wage from the Oklahoma legislature and instead tie it to national economic projections that do not accurately reflect Oklahoma’s economy. “Taking […]
Ottawa, Coal County Farm Bureau members win OKFB YF&R Excellence in Agriculture Award
Jake and Meggie Gibbs of Ottawa County and LC and Jaclyn Darling of Coal County were honored with the 2023 and 2024 Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Excellence in Agriculture Awards, respectively, at the organization’s 82nd annual meeting Nov. 10-12 in Oklahoma City. The award is presented to young farmers and ranchers who do not derive a majority of their income from a farming or ranching operation for excellence in agriculture and Farm Bureau. “We are so grateful for the opportunity to share our story,” said Meggie Gibbs of receiving the 2023 award. “We have moved several times […]
Stowers honored with Distinguished Service to OKFB Award
Terry Stowers was recognized with the Distinguished Service to Oklahoma Farm Bureau Award on Saturday, Nov. 11 during the organization’s 82nd annual meeting in Oklahoma City. The award honors individuals who have made outstanding contributions to agriculture and the Farm Bureau organization. Stowers earned the award for the two decades he spent advocating for the rights of individual and family mineral owners in Oklahoma through the Coalition of Oklahoma Surface and Mineral Owners. “Terry Stowers has been an incredible partner and key adviser to farmers, ranchers and mineral owners in Oklahoma for more than two decades,” said OKFB President Rodd […]
Sheperd named OKFB Journalist of the Year
KC Sheperd, director of farm and ranch programming at the Oklahoma Farm Report, was presented with the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Journalist of the Year Award on Friday, Nov. 11 at the organization’s 82nd annual meeting in Oklahoma City. The award honors a journalist for their contributions through accurate and regular reports about Farm Bureau news, agricultural issues and the importance of these issues to Oklahoma and the nation. Sheperd regularly attends OKFB events and shares the work of the organization through the Oklahoma Farm Report and the Radio Oklahoma Ag Network, which provides agriculture news and market updates on 45 […]
OKFB hosts successful 82nd annual meeting
Oklahoma Farm Bureau members gathered in Oklahoma City Nov. 10-12 for the organization’s 82nd annual meeting where they elected new leaders, set organizational policy for the coming year, recognized outstanding members and learned from several speakers and presenters. “Our convention is a chance for farmers and ranchers to get together, visit with one another, renew their friendships and learn how much they have in common with their farming and ranching counterparts from across the state,” said Rodd Moesel, OKFB president. “There is a special camaraderie that develops from gathering together and a reassurance that you’re not the only person out […]
OKFB members elect new, returning leaders at 2023 annual meeting
Oklahoma Farm Bureau members elected and re-elected several leaders during the organization’s annual meeting Nov. 10-12 in Oklahoma City. Rodd Moesel was re-elected to serve his final two-year term as OKFB president. Moesel has served as OKFB president since 2017. Leon Richards of Texas County was re-elected to serve a three-year term as District Three director. Richards will represent Cimarron, Texas, Beaver, Harper, Ellis, Woodward and Dewey Counties. Kerry Givens of Comanche County was re-elected to a three-year term as District Four director. Givens will represent Comanche, Cotton, Stevens, Jefferson, Carter, Love, Murray, Johnston and Marshall Counties. Stacy Simunek of […]
Okmulgee County named top county Farm Bureau
Okmulgee County Farm Bureau was presented with the 2023 Oklahoma Farm Bureau John I. Taylor Award on Saturday, Nov. 11 during the organization’s annual meeting in Oklahoma City. Named after OKFB’s first president, the award serves as the organization’s highest county honor, recognizing the county Farm Bureau with the most effective programs and activities. Okmulgee County was honored for excelling in the program areas of public policy, service to members, public relations, membership, Women’s Leadership Committee and Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee. “To Okmulgee County, this award is a big deal,” said Jim Meek, Okmulgee County Farm Bureau president. “This […]
Garfield County Farm Bureau wins OKFB Lewis H. Munn Award
Garfield County Farm Bureau was honored with the Oklahoma Farm Bureau Lewis H. Munn Award on Saturday, Nov. 11 during the organization’s 82nd annual meeting in Oklahoma City. Also known as the Farm Bureau Builders Award, this award is presented each year to the county that conducts the strongest program in a chosen area. This year, the program area was county leadership development. In an effort to reduce the occurrence of farming accidents involving young people, Garfield County hosted more than 50 students for a Farm Safety Day Camp to educate them about the importance of farm safety and the […]
Noble, Kay County Farm Bureau members win OKFB YF&R Achievement Award
Jake and Kelly Decker of Noble County and Garrett Haskins of Kay County were honored with the 2023 and 2024 Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Achievement Awards, respectively, on Saturday, Nov. 11 during the organization’s 82nd annual meeting in Oklahoma City. The Farm Bureau Achievement Award recognizes Young Farmers and Ranchers who have excelled in their farming or ranching operation and have honed their leadership abilities through Farm Bureau and other activities and organizations. “This is really a huge honor,” said Jake Decker of winning the 2023 award. “We are first-generation, so that is another part to our […]
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