Oklahoma Farm Bureau and Affiliated Companies today offered to host Oklahoma’s Ten Commandments monument at its home office near the state Capitol at 2501 N. Stiles Ave. in Oklahoma City. The nonpartisan organization extended the offer to Gov. Mary Fallin, Attorney General Scott Pruitt and state Rep. Mike Ritze, whose family paid for the monument’s construction. “Faith has always been of utmost importance to Oklahoma Farm Bureau members,” said Monica Wilke, OKFB executive director. “We are proud to give the monument a home until the Legislature is able to take further action to find a permanent location for the monument.” […]
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Lorrie Morgan to perform at OKFB convention
Country music singer Lorrie Morgan will entertain Oklahoma Farm Bureau members at the 2015 Annual Meeting on Nov. 14 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. A singer, songwriter, worldwide entertainer and producer, Morgan has sold over six million records and has attained 14 top ten hits, 12 recorded albums and four Female Vocalist of the Year awards. At the age of 24, Morgan became the youngest person ever to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry. She has written more than 15 of her own songs over the course of her career. Morgan will perform on Nov. 14 at 7 p.m., […]
Rep. Frank Lucas to speak at OKFB convention
Oklahoma Farm Bureau is pleased to welcome U.S. Rep. Frank Lucas to its 2015 Annual Meeting as he speaks during the opening session of convention on Friday, Nov. 13 at 1:30 p.m. With more than 20 years of experience in Congress, Lucas will discuss current issues in Washington, D.C., that affect agriculture and rural Oklahoma. Lucas is a fifth-generation Oklahoman whose family has and farmed in Oklahoma for more than 100 years. He graduated from Oklahoma State University with a degree in agricultural economics. First elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1994, Lucas currently represents Oklahoma’s Third Congressional […]
October issue of Oklahoma Country now available
The October issue of Oklahoma Country magazine is now available online and is arriving in mailboxes soon! Highlights for the current issue include: A backup plant – Wheat is traditionally Oklahoma’s No. 1 crop, but what happens when it fails? All is not lost. Oklahoma farmers diversify operations and spread risk with summer-planted crops. The water problem – Over the past few years, Oklahoma experienced a significant drought, only to face its wettest month on record in May. Is this feast or famine preventable? Convention Preview – The 2015 Oklahoma Farm Bureau Convention is right around the corner in November. […]
Harvest safety tips from the pros
Every year since 1944, when President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed a proclamation, the third week of September has been dedicated to National Farm Safety & Health Week. The recognition week is designed to educate farmers and help prevent injuries that occur on the farm. Oklahoma Farm Bureau presents a series on how to employ smart farm practices and avoid preventable injuries. Together, along with the National Safety Council and organizations all over the country, we can minimize the risk of farming accidents and keep everyone safe. Whether you’ve been harvesting for a lifetime, or 2015 marks your first time in […]
Wilke to receive Honorary American FFA Degree
Monica Wilke, executive director of Oklahoma Farm Bureau and Affiliated Companies, was recently selected to receive the Honorary American FFA Degree. Presented by the National FFA Organization, the award recognizes individuals committed to advancing agricultural education and FFA. It also creates an opportunity to thank those who have made an extraordinary long-term difference in the lives of students, inspiring confidence in a new generation of agriculturalists. “Agricultural education and FFA played a critical role in developing my own leadership skills, and continue to develop young leaders in agriculture,” Wilke said. “As a former member and long-time supporter, I am humbled […]
OKFB sponsors upcoming Heart of America Farm Show
Oklahoma Farm Bureau is proud to sponsor entertainment at the 2015 Heart of America Farm Show Sept. 24-26 at the Tulsa RV Ranch in Beggs, Oklahoma. Rusty Rierson, a country music singer from Leon, Kansas, will entertain attendees on the Oklahoma Farm Bureau stage throughout the event. Along with a variety of exhibitors, the farm show will feature a cow dog demonstration, a cattle genetics seminar, a draft horse pull competition and an equipment auction. Attendees also can purchase tickets to the PRCA Rodeo, held Friday and Saturday evenings at 7 p.m. Drawings will be held each day at […]
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. 13-15 for OKFB’s 74th annual meeting. This year’s convention theme of “A Heritage Worth Preserving, A Future Worth Protecting” focuses on the importance of fighting for agriculture and rural Oklahoma. The annual event serves as a premier opportunity for Oklahoma farmers and ranchers to gather together and make their voices heard as they set organizational policy and give direction for the upcoming state legislative session. The meeting also includes presentation of numerous OKFB awards, the election of three district directors, […]
Simplified, harmonized hazard communication standard now in effect
Every year since 1944, when President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the proclamation, the third week of September has been dedicated to National Farm Safety & Health Week. This recognition week is designed to educate farmers and help prevent injuries that occur on the farm. Oklahoma Farm Bureau presents a series on how to employ smart farm practices and avoid preventable injuries. Together, along with the National Safety Council and organizations all over the country, we can minimize the risk of farming accidents and keep everyone safe. If you work with agricultural chemicals or other potentially dangerous materials, including pesticides, herbicides, […]
Students participate in state livestock judging contest
More than 900 students participated in the Sept. 17 Oklahoma State Fair Livestock Judging Contest, sponsored by Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers. Contest participants analyzed classes of beef, goats, sheep and swine and ranked the animals based on correct market characteristics. “It’s such a good thing for the kids,” said Zac Harris, state YF&R chairman. “It’s also a good thing for Farm Bureau, too. The kids get to see we’re so much more than just insurance.” A former livestock-judging participant, Harris said he remembers the lessons he learned by competing in contests. “It’s learning today you might not […]
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